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Online data privacy – is the genie already out of the bottle?Rachel Catanach examines whether the recent controversy surrounding Octopus Holdings in Hong Kong threatens a new wave of action against those who breach data protection legislation in the region August 23, 2010
The Gold Standard mark of distinctionCraig Hoy offers a preview of the 2010 Gold Standard Awards as PublicAffairsAsia launches the programme's new website July 06, 2010
Scoring goals in a fast moving yearAs the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine is published Craig Hoy charts the opportunities and challenges presented by 2010 thus far June 23, 2010
Preparing the ground nowResponding to the 2010 State of the Industry report, Emma Dale says consultancy CEOs should use its findings to develop coherent and localised recruitment strategies which build capacity for future growth June 07, 2010
Challening complex conversationsAlan VanderMolen says the PublicAffairsAsia State of the Industry report underlines the need for corporations to be engaged at all levels of the increasingly complex stakeholder debate in Asia June 07, 2010
Influence in Korea's rapidly changing communications environmentPublic communications strategies in Korea are being influenced more and more by transparency and openness, finds Fleishman-Hillard's Yvonne Park (pictured) and Byoung-Joo Kim in this exclusive Thought Leaders article May 31, 2010
Coalition building and advocacy: Five thoughts to ponderBuilding an effective, engaging and inclusive coalition can often be a critical factor in driving change in the advocacy arena, says News Corporation's Asia government relations chief Joe Welch April 23, 2010
Avoiding further Thai bloodshed at all costsAs Thailand stands on the brink of a social catastrophe, the Asian Human Rights Commission implores the government and the military to step back from the brink and find a negotiated settlement with rival political groups April 23, 2010
The case for cautious optimism in ChinaJohn Holden reviews the 2010 National People's Congress and concludes that MNCs can draw some assurance from the Beijing mood music April 16, 2010
It's the putting right that countsIn the wake of the Toyota recall Rachel Catanach suggests that transparency and a commitment to tackling the underlying problem are crucial crisis response techniques March 18, 2010
The PR perspective
From his Shanghai vantage point, Weber Shandwick’s Darren Burns offers a PR insider’s account of the strategic comms opportunities at the upcoming Shanghai Expo 2010 March 11, 2010
Expo Fever: The Politic ApproachHill & Knowlton's David Zhao says the Shanghai Expo can be leveraged to deliver meaningful government relations outcomes in China March 11, 2010
The corporate affairs learning curveThe practice of corporate public affairs in India is becoming ever more global in outlook, with organisations required to be in touch with the increasingly complex stakeholder community, argues Sukanti Ghosh February 26, 2010
The Government Affairs Forum: Tigers and nationalismNationalism is likely to be the primary problem confronting foreign MNCs operating in China and the US, Yuan Haiying predicts in the latest Government Affairs Forum, published as the Year of the Tiger roars into being February 22, 2010
Mining matters to a better futureMitchell H Hooke says Australia's mineral industry has identified strong CSR as essential to success - and stands ready to apply those lessons in an Asian context February 01, 2010
All politics is still localDan Baxter stresses how a global public affairs strategy has to be made local and explains how to make your public affairs strategy relevant in China January 29, 2010
The four Cs of crisis managementDealing with a corporate crisis requires a pre-prepared strategy and a four-point implementation plan, suggest Beth Boswell and Yusuf Hatia (pictured) in a co-authored article December 11, 2009
Health literacy: Rethinking patient communications in ChinaHealthcare companies in China would benefit strategically from improving the health literacy of their patients and those who they serve, says Efen Huang December 03, 2009
The integration intersectionThe emergence of an integrated Asia Pacific community of nations has arrived at a cross roads and the future direction could lie in China's hands, suggests Hans Vriens November 27, 2009
Bridging the GulfJolyon Kimble reflects on political dialogue in the Gulf and concludes that public affairs professionals require a different approach when seeking outcomes in the Middle East November 16, 2009
10 steps to IPO successAs China goes global, good investor relations are becoming an increasingly important issue for Chinese companies seeking to list on foreign markets, says Rachel Catanach October 30, 2009
The PAA China Government Affairs ForumIn the latest Government Affairs Forum discussion we ask the PublicAffairsAsia panel members to examine tactics and strategies for monitoring and lobbying the legislative and regulatory agenda in China. Yuan Haiying joins the latest discussion October 29, 2009
The politics of tradeFormer US ambassador Frank Lavin says Asian companies can avoid falling foul of America's increasingly protectionist approach to trade if they view negotiations as political campaigns and take the fight onto foreign turf October 21, 2009
The multicultural keystoneThe Corporate Diplomat must ensure that they localise their processes, plans and people to achieve public affairs successes, says UPS public affairs vice president Steve Okun October 09, 2009
Public affairs matters - and moreAs the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia is published and the Gold Standard nominations process continues, Craig Hoy looks at public affairs, crisis communications and the case for corporate diplomacy October 08, 2009
The China Government Affairs ForumIn the latest comment on the Government Affairs Forum, Burson-Marsteller's Qu Hong and China PA expert Yuan Haiying offer their advice on strategies when engaging with decision-makers in Beijing September 30, 2009
The PAA China Government Affairs ForumIn the second PublicAffairsAsia Government Affairs Forum, a selection of panel members are examining the process of identifying and engaging with stakeholders and decision-makers in China. This week Cummins Inc's Catherine Van Way adds her views about how to locate those targets essential to a successful public affairs strategy August 21, 2009
Making the grade in the Middle EastThe Middle East remains a market of huge potential for inward investors and innovators. But only if they observe protocol, localise talent and understand the importance of getting it right first time, says Hesham Wahby August 14, 2009
Why Indonesia's economy can withstand the bombingsSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono's convincing victory was soon overshadowed by the terror attacks in Jakarta. Hans Vriens digs deeper into Indonesian politics and concludes that the country's economy and democracy will not be shaken by the blasts July 28, 2009
The era of interconnectivityAs the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine is published, Craig Hoy says that government affairs, corporate communications and public policy are becoming increasingly interconnected in Asia June 24, 2009
An institutional makeoverAs the European Union prepares to elect a new parliament in Brussels. Waggener Edstrom's Herman Schepers examines the institutional challenges which lie ahead June 01, 2009
Grappling with piracyRoland Chan suggests Asia's IT ecosystems are being undermined by the on-going problem of widespread computer piracy May 15, 2009
A good crisis for Japan?The crisis gripping Japan presents an opportunity to overhaul the country's political economy and its public affairs, says Scott Pastrick May 08, 2009
Reporting the Obama factorAs Barack Obama passes his 100th day in office, Media Monitors' John Croll charts how the Asian media is responding to his leadership May 02, 2009
Maintaining truth and perspectiveAs global governments and commerce brace themselves for a possible flu pandemic, Craig Hoy assesses how professional communicators balance transparency with the need to maintain calm in times of crisis April 28, 2009
A new era of creative engagementFollowing a recent trip to Washington DC John Holden says business should prepare for an enhanced relationship between the US and China April 24, 2009
Doing more with lessAs marketing falls victim to the global slowdown Terence Lyons examines how PR and PA professionals can step up to the challenge of protecting corporate reputation April 16, 2009
How comms could call the electionPublic Relations and social media could have a decisive part to play in the battle of ideas which will determine the outcome of India's general election, says Dilip Cherian April 03, 2009
Before the disaster strikesA developed and on-going crisis communications strategy is a vital part of the risk management and business continuity planning mix, suggests Damian Coory March 27, 2009
When the storm passesWriting in the cover feature of the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia, Manuel Rybach suggests that the practice of corporate public affairs will emerge altered, and perhaps stronger, when the world finally resolves the global financial crisis March 27, 2009
The PR prescriptionRuder Finn's Liu Cheng suggests that healthcare policy, public relations and patient behaviour are now inextricably linked in modern China March 13, 2009
The role of PA in times of crisisMonday sees the publication of the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine and the PA Industry in 2009 Report. Craig Hoy offers an insight into the comment and content contained in the latest publications March 06, 2009
The need for union engagementChris Devonshire-Ellis suggests that Chinese labour laws mean employers facing troubled times should be actively engaging with unions before determining their next move February 20, 2009
Smoke signals from JapanThe Japanese government must develop a national policy and raise its PR game if the country is to secure the foreign direct investment it both wants and needs, suggests James Weeks February 13, 2009
What Obama won't mean for AsiaThe Obama presidency will be tested by issues in Asia, although contends Mark Michelson, it is easier to identify what is unlikely to occur than predict how events will unfold for the new administration February 07, 2009
Now is the time to invest in corporate reputationEnakshi Kapur examines the importance of reputation at a time when once respected institutions have crashed and burned in the eyes of the public January 23, 2009
Communication or conversation?Dr Hilary Armstrong suggests that top-level professional communicators may not be hitting the mark when it comes to everyday conversations with colleagues and clients January 22, 2009
Changing years, changing ChinaThe year of the Rat was one of change and crises for China. Weber Shandwick VP John Russell examines what the year of the Ox might have in store for a country getting to grips with the ups – and downs – of globalisation January 22, 2009
China's internet revolutionNew data has revealed that China's internet population is still soaring and, says Jeremy Woolf, this presents new challenges for public affairs and communications professionals January 16, 2009
The ultimate balancing actAs the WOMEN-omics website is launched Avivah Wittenberg-Cox suggests that the economies of Asia will benefit from greater equality between the sexes in the public affairs arena January 16, 2009
The message not the mediumTrue corporate thought leaders should develop a considered and compelling viewpoint before they consider how to communicate their message, suggests Paul Mottram January 09, 2009
Will the trust fund run dry?Trust is a commodity in short supply and, warns Alan VanderMolen, 2009 could see tougher times ahead for government and the private sector December 19, 2008
Time for responsible governmentIndividual social responsibility and a sense of government social responsibility could combine to deliver a better and more harmonious Thai society, suggests Danai Chanchaochai December 19, 2008
Taking customs controlJudy Benn explains how a process of engagement has broken new ground between American business and the Royal Thai Customs Department December 12, 2008
From green terrorists to positive book value?Reflecting on experience in Asia and Europe, Andy Roby examines NGOs' role in a modern business environment December 04, 2008
The toxic twists to reputationCountry branding in India and Thailand has been damaged this week. PublicAffairsAsia assesses how corporate and country brand conflate in times of crisis November 28, 2008
Emerging from the shadowsAs the first edition of PublicAffairsAsia is published, Craig Hoy explains how the practice of public affairs and government relations is becoming more transparent in Asia November 28, 2008
The dynamics of CSR disclosureErin Lyon examines the CSR Asia Business Barometer 2008 and stresses the need for business to play its part in developing a sustainable future for their investors, employees and stakeholders November 13, 2008
A view from the coalfaceLiam Benham says public affairs in Asia is complex and time consuming: but he is certain that the discipline is becoming more prevalent and transparent November 12, 2008
Developing localised leadershipProcter and Gamble's Erik Jonnaert defines the key differences between practising corporate public affairs in Asia and the West October 27, 2008
Communicating through turmoilTimes of crisis require objectivity, visibility and considered and consistent communcations, argues Vivian Lines October 22, 2008
The virtues of lobbyingAs his book on global lobbying is published, Lionel Zetter says public affairs is a necessary part of the decision making process – regardless of a country’s political make-up October 16, 2008
Restoring the rules of lawPetty corruption is tainting the Indian judicial system and undermining confidence in the legal profession. But, says Bijo Francis, solutions to the problem are already at hand October 15, 2008
Too early to tell?PublicAffairsAsia examines industry sentiment amid global turbulence and market turmoil October 10, 2008
A disaster waiting to happenThe US-Indian agreement for nuclear cooperation amounts to a non-proliferation disaster says Daryl G. Kimball October 10, 2008
Political protests and economic uneaseThe arrest of the PAD leader has heightened political tension in Thailand. Standard Chartered's Usara Wilaipich examines what political upheaval means for the country's already downgraded economic prospects October 07, 2008
It’s a small world after allThe financial crisis on Wall Street reveals that communications is an international business - and one which can be significantly more potent than traditional advertising or message management, says Harjiv Singh October 01, 2008
Trust in the engagement processStakeholder engagement is vital amid an increase in the expectations of customers, the media, government, employees, NGOs and trade bodies, says Edelman's Bob Grove September 30, 2008
No longer crisis management but 'greed management'Crisis communications can no longer be used to solve the world's problems - because so many of the catastrophes are caused by governments and corporations themselves, says Michael de Kretser September 26, 2008
Comment: Asia's leadership deficitRobert Sutter says the rising economic power of Asian economies is not matched by a significant rise in the continent's global leadership role September 26, 2008
Remaining cool, calm and credibleIn our regular editorial PublicAffairsAsia examines how global turbulence is testing both governments and corporate communicators September 25, 2008
Open Letter: The good of CSRAsif Uddin Ahmed explains how CARE Bangladesh is developing CSR programmes with external stakeholders in order to empower the poorest people in society September 19, 2008
India's fatalistic complexRajiv Desai suggests the response to the Indian terror attacks reveals a much deeper political breach between the people and their political masters September 19, 2008
Why soft issues equal hard currencySuccessful mergers and acquisitions owe as much to soft issues such as stakeholder relations as they do to hard financial considerations, says Gavin Anderson's Asia CEO Richard Barton September 15, 2008
Open Letter: A strike against freedomLuis Teodoro condemns the Philippines supreme court's decision to uphold the further extension of executive privilege over government information September 12, 2008
Intelligence Brief: The Thai scenariosApirux Wanasthop analyses the possible outcomes of the intense political stalemate in Thailand and assesses what it means for business engaged in the country September 04, 2008
Open Letter: Why India must criminalise prostitutionTaina Bien-Aime says India must criminalise buyers of prostitution as a way of ending sex trafficking, child prostitution, commercial sexual exploitation and the spread of Aids September 02, 2008
The challenge of transparencyThe changes seen in China over the last decade have resulted in a more transparent yet more complex public affairs process, says Yuan Haiying September 01, 2008
The Beijing Olympics and Brand ChinaJulius Roberge says the Olympics reveal the similarities, but also the deep differences, between 'Brand China' and the West September 01, 2008
Touching the pressure pointsThe onus on corporates to ensure they pursue sustainable business strategies and engage with local stakeholders is immense, and growing, says Edelman's Ashley Hegland August 25, 2008
Open Letter: A collective bargainNew labour laws and a shift towards union recognition represent a sea change in Chinese workers' rights, says Geoffrey Crothall August 25, 2008
Why being credible creates successJitender Bhargava, Air India's executive director of corporate communications, says knowledge and credibility are essential in modern public relations August 25, 2008
The new China strategySenior US policymakers Jonathan Winer and Don Riegle say Chinese investors seeking to enter US markets must build a broad community of support if they are to overcome local resistance August 19, 2008
Filling the information vacuumSocial media played a vital role in the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake. Timothy Coombs assesses how companies and government should use new media as a tool in crisis communications August 18, 2008
Going for a Green victoryJamie Choi says Greenpeace will continue to work collaboratively in China as it seeks to focus the world's attention on the environmental record of the Olympic sponsors August 17, 2008
Open Letter: Time to end software piracySoftware piracy costs jobs and damages economic prospects and should be tackled internationally and by regional Asian governments, says Jeff Hardee August 17, 2008
A more complex public affairs landscapeIn the first of our editorials PublicAffairsAsia predicts that the elevated sense of national pride will inevitably lead to a more complex government relations landscape in China August 17, 2008
The China OpportunityBritish business is looking East as the United Kingdom grapples with economic troubles at home. Craig Hoy talks to Stephen Phillips about the process of demystifying doing business in China August 31, 2010
The ASEAN opportunityAs he takes the helm at APCO in Singapore, Garry Walsh tells Craig Hoy that he will be looking to put strategic development at the heart of APCO's South East Asia strategy June 23, 2010
Indonesia's G-20 coming of ageShanti Shamdasani examines how Indonesia is seeking to use global engagement as a means to take its place on the world stage June 21, 2010
The rapid rise of Asia's PA industryIrwin Hankins says the 2010 State of the Industry Report highlights the development of the PA industry in Asia - and a marked increase in the significance of Asian corporations, SOEs and governments June 07, 2010
Joining the dotsTOM NIGHTINGALE insists it is possible for multinationals to manage a global brand across borders without crossing boundaries May 17, 2010
The PA prescriptionElizabeth Hernandez tells Mark O'Brien that global pharmaceutical companies must reach out to governments if they are to deliver the right solution to Asia's healthcare ills May 03, 2010
Facing up to the new world orderGlobalisation brings challenges and opportunities which have to be confronted by public affairs professionals, suggests Qu Hong April 16, 2010
The sustainability modelProcter and Gamble's Len Sauers tells Mark O'Brien that Asia is embracing sustainability in spite of the inescapable fact that consumers require the goods they need at prices they can afford March 05, 2010
10 Top Tips for Capacity BuildingIn the latest of our 10 Top Tips series, PublicAffairsAsia examines how PA professionals can develop a more resilient, pro-active, government and public affairs capacity February 11, 2010
The Gold Standard: Ryan GawnAs PublicAffairsAsia prepares to present The Gold Standard Award for Political Communications, Prasant Naik, former country director of Save the Children UK Afghanistan, offers his nomination for shortlisted charity campaigner and PA figure Ryan Gawn January 15, 2010
The Gold Standard: Susilo Bambang YudhoyonoFollowing his historic second general election victory in Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono would be a deserving winner of The Gold Standard Award for Political Communications, Hans Vriens says in his nomination January 15, 2010
The Gold Standard: Abhisit VejjajivaAbhisit Vejjajiva, prime minister of Thailand, has grappled with internal political, economic and and social strife whilst effectively communicating with the outside world, Sebastian Beaumont of The Marque Consulting Group in Bangkok says in his Gold Standard Award nomination January 15, 2010
The new frontiersThe fundamentals of the corporate rulebook have been altered by the global financial crisis, APCO's chief executive officer Margery Kraus tells PublicAffairsAsia's Craig Hoy January 04, 2010
The long-term plans for President ObamaDoug Paal uses a question and answer session to explain that President Obama is trying to tackle bigger, long-term issues, including the financial crisis and its aftermath,nonproliferation and climate change November 16, 2009
Setting an Islamic standardIslamic finance stands at a crossroads - with the political and legal debate now focusing on whether to standardise or not. In a special feature Muhammad Abdullah Al-Harth Sinclair and Maher Ghanma analyse the key political, legal and regulatory challenges involved in successfully developing Islamic finance as an engine of global economic growth October 16, 2009
A diplomatic missionFormer US ambassador Ralph “Skip” Boyce is a figure known to many power-brokers and business leaders in Asia. In his current role as Boeing’s ASEAN president he says the tricks of the diplomatic trade are proving useful, Mark O'Brien discovers October 05, 2009
The larger trend: China, Britain and Europe in a multilateral worldThe speech in full: The UK's business secretary Lord Mandelson tells the Party School in Beijing that the time has come for China to take a leadership role in defining the future of international relations September 09, 2009
Japan: An era of lobbying beckons?As Japan prepares for a new government, senior public affairs practitioners John Sunley and Shin Tanaka offer two perspectives on the challenges which lie ahead September 04, 2009
Rewriting the reputation management playbookIn an age where corporate reputation is everything, Neal Horwitz looks at complexities of defending a company's image in a new world order August 21, 2009
Changing course with ChinaTom Grimmer tells Craig Hoy that an infectious enthusiam for China, investment banking and the corporate public relations world are the driving forces in the next stage of his professional journey August 07, 2009
Burning China's media rulebookAs blogs challenge traditional media platforms in China, David McNeill speaks to Jeremy Goldkorn, the Beijing-based media entrepreneur whose danwei website is redefining news dissemination July 09, 2009
Lobbying: A world of differenceLobbyist turned academic Conor McGrath takes a global look at lobbying and finds a wide variation in practices among interest groups and corporate public affairs professionals July 01, 2009
Election puts Congress in chargeThe Indian election sets the course for more decisive governance in a country often held back by bureaucracy, says Mark Runacres May 29, 2009
President Obama's Statement in FullAnnouncing Jon Huntsman as his ambassador to China, President Barack Obama said the appointment underlined the growing importance of Sino-US relations May 17, 2009
Swine Flu: Top level adviceAs corporations and governments respond to the swine flu epidemic, PublicAffairsAsia asks a cross-section of senior practitioners for their advice on communicating through a public health scare April 29, 2009
The paradigm shift in healthcare PRIn a theoretical overview Enakshi Kapur details the radical changes to healthcare PR and public affairs across Asia April 17, 2009
Why it's time to prove your worthWith every element of corporate expenditure under review, Mark O'Brien says evaluation and measurement will become critical tools to defend communications and public affairs budgets April 10, 2009
The trade missionZiena Jalil is responsible for developing New Zealand's trade image in North Asia. Global communications is about listening and learning, she tells Craig Hoy April 02, 2009
Tracking the trade changesAmid increased speculation about mounting protectionism in the East and West, Yuan Haiying offers an insight into the latest China outward investment rules March 20, 2009
Industry survey: The Growth CurveAs "The PA Industry in 2009" report is published, Mark O'Brien looks at some of its key findings for the consultancy sector March 09, 2009
10 Top Tips on influencing outcomesInfluencing outcomes in Asia can be complex and fraught with unexpected twists and turns. PublicAffairsAsia's latest edition offers 10 top tips for public affairs professionals March 06, 2009
Why uncertainty means more regulationChina is turning to increased regulation of foreign-owned companies. Andy Scott assesses the pitfalls facing companies tempted to "walk away" from their Chinese businesses February 20, 2009
Pragmatism and not protectionismAs its Asian Trust Barometer is published Craig Hoy asks Edelman's president Alan VanderMolen how faith in corporations - and in government - can be restored in the wake of corporate wrongdoing and the resulting 'perfect storm' around the globe February 12, 2009
Same principles, different worldThe communications landscape has changed dramatically over recent years, but the process of managing a crisis follows some tried and tested routes, says Adam Korengold February 05, 2009
A new front in the battle for good and evilReflecting on the Mumbai attacks, Chris Battle warns that the internet opens up a new front in global terror - and counsels against claims that security forces can control the worldwide web January 30, 2009
Preparing for the next pandemicBusiness leaders, corporate communicators and public affairs professionals should act urgently now to prepare plans for the next deadly global pandemic, says Larry L. Smith January 22, 2009
Profile: Lillian LiuA degree in English literature led Lillian Liu into journalism. But as Estee Lauder's director of government relations in China, she is making more than a cosmetic difference to the public affairs industry January 16, 2009
China's communications challengeSound public affairs and solid communications will prove essential if China is to effectively navigate 2009, suggests Craig Hoy January 09, 2009
Bangkok air chaos - Handling the consequencesCommunicating with passengers during the recent Bangkok airport crisis presented airlines with a huge challenge. Stephen Forshaw, vice president of public affairs at Singapore Airlines, addresses some of the issues December 19, 2008
A different form of diplomacyMark Runacres, a diplomat turned public affairs professional, talks Indian politics and PA with PublicAffairsAsia December 11, 2008
Not so virtual after allHope Ewing believes social media can play a vital part in an effective public affairs strategy; but only if you nurture virtual relations as if they were face-to-face December 05, 2008
Why China mattersWeber Shandwick global chairman Jack Leslie tells Craig Hoy that China is set to become a bigger player in global markets, world politics and the public affairs industry November 21, 2008
Why 'good' business = good businessSocial engagement and meaningful government relations and CSR is the price business must pay to access and develop China's lucrative markets, Text 100's Sarah Howe tells PublicAffairAsia November 14, 2008
Social media skills: You and YouTubeWith Asia leading the expansion in social media, PublicAffairsAsia examines the issues confronting corporate communicators and public affairs professionals October 29, 2008
The Cobra charmAs PublicAffairsIndia.com launches Craig Hoy talks politics, business and the brewing trade with Karan Bilimoria, the chairman of the UK India Business Council and founder of Cobra Beer October 23, 2008
Vietnam: Learning China lessonsFelicia Pullam and Claas Schaberg explore the similarities between corporate responsibility in the increasingly interlinked countries of China and Vietnam October 23, 2008
CSR and the question of ownershipAhead of the CSR Asia Summit in Bangkok, Craig Hoy asks Stephen Frost who owns corporate social responsibility in an Asian context? October 17, 2008
Global risk and global opportunityPublicAffairsAsia talks to APCO's CEO Margery Kraus amid global turmoil in the financial markets and her recent attendance at the World Economic Forum in China October 04, 2008
CSR: A helping hand from businessSekina Joseph argues that CSR is now a permanant feature of an improved relationship between business and the society upon which its existence relies October 02, 2008
Profile: Anthony GoodThe PublicAffairsAsia network catches up with Anthony Good, the 40 year industry veteran now building the Good Relations brand in India September 28, 2008
Changing tiger, gliding dragonFollowing a month-long tour of China, leading British academic Simon Goldsworthy reports on the paradoxes of the country's burgeoning public relations and communications industry September 25, 2008
Asia's rights and responsibilitiesFormer White House adviser Doug Paal tells PublicAffairsAsia that the US is set to commit more leadership time to ensuring Asia plays its rightful role in the development of global policy September 19, 2008
Captains of industryForging links with industry groups, research bodies, trade associations and universities is vital in China's increasingly sophisticated decision-making process, says Christopher Dostal September 19, 2008
The wary optimistDavid Croasdale, the chairman of the Hong Kong Council of Public Relations Firms, tells PublicAffairsAsia that the industry may finally have reached the point where it is insulated from turmoil in the West September 12, 2008
Case study: The Sri Lankan fiscal reform programmeBruno Carrasco explains how a partnership between the Asian Development Bank and the government of Sri Lanka delivered an effective reform programme for the country's creaking fiscal regime September 09, 2008
Effective engagement in AustraliaForeign companies engaged with Australian government should be aware they are involved in an open, yet complicated, network of influence, says Shaun Drabsch September 08, 2008
Profile: Stephen BrowningMusic-fan Stephen Browning tells PublicAffairsAsia he is playing out his 'morbid fascination' with the corporate world by becoming News Digital Media's corporate affairs director September 08, 2008
Case study: Whisky wins GoldDavid Williamson explains how an 18 month concerted and multi-faceted public affairs campaign utilising British and Chinese influence won trademark protection for Scotch Whisky in China September 03, 2008
Profile: Zaman TambuPublicAffairsAsia talks government relations, media and the service sector with Zaman Tambu, the larger than life managing director of Malaysia's Alpha Platform consultancy September 02, 2008
Building alliances in times of tragedyJill Robinson, founder of the Animals Asia Foundation, explains how she mobilised support via government, NGOs and the public in aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake September 01, 2008
The Issue: Achieving IPO successPublicAffairsAsia examines the soft, public affairs lessons Chinese companies need to learn when seeking to go public in bear markets August 28, 2008
The master story tellerIndustry leader Al Golin tells Craig Hoy that the West has much to learn from Asia about the practices of effective corporate communications and reputation management August 25, 2008
Profile: Hua FoleyUpstream Asia's managing director in Beijing, Hua Foley, tells PublicAffairsAsia that government relations in China is a complex matrix involving people, process, protocol and policy August 25, 2008
Profile: Jean LiuEDS government relations boss Jean Liu finds herself in public affairs more by accident than design. But her role is defined by the on-going cultural and political differences between Western corporates and Chinese practices August 17, 2008
High finance and high politicsSebastian Vos says the situation confronting Sovereign Wealth Funds proves that communications has an increasingly important role to play in the world of corporate finance August 17, 2008
Taking the brakes off IndiaManmohan Singh's nuclear gamble paid off and may well just have broken the decision-making logjam which was frustrating politics and progress in India, says Mark Runacres August 16, 2008
Should I stay or should I go now?Recruiting staff from abroad can fulfil the need for qualified and ambitious staff. But what motivates people to move, and how long will they stay? Karen Paxton surveys candidates in Australia to discover the key factors in the relocation game August 16, 2008
The importance of local knowledgeMaking a move: PublicAffairsAsia provides some insight and advice for a Western practitioner making a move into the Asian Arena August 04, 2008
Feeding the talent poolThe growth of public affairs talent is critical for the success of businesses in China, argues Tony Dickel August 04, 2008
Opening doors in AsiaCraig Hoy tours Asia to discover what obstacles a Western public affairs professional will encounter in countries as diverse as Vietnam, China, and India June 02, 2008
Hu Jintao declares Shenzen an economic miracleChinese President Hu Jintao has described the Shenzen special economic zone as "a miracle" as the country celebrates the city's 30th anniversary. September 06, 2010
PublicAffairsAsia and Prospect to honour senior industry figurePublicAffairsAsia and the Hong Kong based talent resource consultancy Prospect are set to recognise the work of one senior public affairs and corporate communications industry figure in a new category added to The 2010 Gold Standard Awards programme. September 06, 2010
First Gulf Bank appoints corporate affairs headFirst Gulf Bank (FGB) has appointed Abdulwahed Juma as head of corporate affairs. September 06, 2010
Hilton appoints new comms directorHilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Celina Low to the post of senior director of corporate communications for Asia Pacific. September 06, 2010
Gilbert to head Weber Shandwick healthcare practice in JapanFormer World Bank policy expert and senior pharma industry figure Jeffrey Gilbert is to join Weber Shandwick in Japan where he will head its healthcare practice in Tokyo. September 06, 2010
Nominations open for 2010 Gold Standard AwardsNominations have opened for the 2010 Gold Standard Awards with a series of new categories and an expanded sponsors programme unveiled. September 03, 2010
AmCham-China appoints new GA vice presidentThe American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham-China) has announced that Patrick Wang will be the chamber's next vice president of government relations. September 02, 2010
H&K appoints new Brussel's MDHill & Knowlton has announced that Thomas Tindemans is taking up the role of managing director of EU public affairs. September 02, 2010
Landmark Group appoints JiWinLandmark Group has announced the appointment of Dubai-based JiWin Public Relations as the agency responsible for handling its public relations and corporate affairs across the Gulf Cooperation Council region. September 01, 2010
RICS Asia appoints head of commsThe Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) today announces that the appointment of Roy Ying as the new head of communications of RICS Asia. September 01, 2010
Text 100 wins Fuji Xerox contractText 100 Sydney has been appointed as the public relations consultancy for Fuji Xerox Australia. September 01, 2010
General Motors publishes US lobbying costsGeneral Motors spent $2.72 million in the second quarter lobbying the federal government, according to a disclosure report filed in Washington. September 01, 2010
Australian Green MP backs LabourAustralian Green Party MP Adam Bandt has agreed to help the Labour Party form a minority Australian government. September 01, 2010
RIM makes progress on BlackBerry banResearch in Motion, the BlackBerry producer has managed to resolve the twin threat of a ban in Saudia Arabia and potentilly one in India. August 31, 2010
New report says IPCC needs to changeAn indpendent review has said that the the UN's climate science body, the IPCC needs stricter checks to prevent damage to the organisation's credibility. August 31, 2010
Beijing-Tokyo Forum predicts Asian Golden AgeMore than 200 opinion leaders from political, business, academic and media world from Japan and China have met at the sixth Beijing-Tokyo Forum. August 31, 2010
India removes nuclear energy banA bill allowing the opening of India's US$150 billion civilian nuclear sector passed its final parliamentary stage on Monday after a controversial debate. August 31, 2010
Weber Shandwick wins new China contractArvinMeritor, Inc., a global supplier to commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets, has chosen Weber Shandwick to launch a brand campaign in China following a competitive pitch. August 30, 2010
VanderMolen to depart Asia for global Edelman roleEdelman's Asia president Alan VanderMolen is to leave Asia to take on the the newly-created role of president and CEO, Global Practices and Diversified Insights Businesses. August 28, 2010
Hernandez secures top GA role at Hewlett PackardHP has announced that Elizabeth Hernandez has joined the company as the new vice president of government affairs for Asia Pacific and Japan. August 27, 2010
PAA hosts crisis comms roundtablePublicAffairsAsia, APCO and AmCham Singapore have co-hosted a roundtable to discuss the long term impact of the global financial crisis on corporate affairs and government relations strategies. August 26, 2010
PublicAffairsAsia and News Corporation to honour diplomatic achievementPublicAffairsAsia, in association with News Corporation, is set to honour the work done by Diplomatic Missions in the commercial and public affairs arena with a new Gold Standard Award. August 26, 2010
Edholm appointed SVP corporate communications at ElectroluxAnders Edholm has been appointed SVP corporate communications and head of Group Staff Communications of AB Electrolux. August 26, 2010
ADB report points to strong Asian growthAsia has shown more resilience than initially expected to the global financial crisis, with major economies posting strong growth, even as demand for exports from the US and Europe fell, says a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). August 20, 2010
BM appoints new China digital leadBurson-Marsteller has appointed, Zaheer Nooruddin, as director and lead digital strategist for its Greater China operations. August 19, 2010
Australian election result to be close according to pollsAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard enters the last phase of the Australian general election with a small lead in the polls. August 19, 2010
ADB predicts Asian middle class explosionThe Asian Development Bank has published a forecast predicting an explosion in the spending power of the middle class consumer. August 19, 2010
Taiwan approves major trade dealTaiwan's legislature has approved a major trade pact with China reducing tariffs on hundreds of of Chinese and Taiwanese products. August 18, 2010
Boeing appoints new comms directorBoeing has announced that Allison Bone has been appointed to the role of communications director Australia-New Zealand. August 17, 2010
Aquino to embrace social mediaPresident Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III and top government officials have launched a new website that allows the public to interact with them. August 17, 2010
Twitter Australia tops branding index resultsTwitter continues to be the top channel for brand mentions in Australia with nearly 55 per cent of mentions occuring and constituting nearly 60 per cent of brand mentions out of the top ten channels added together. August 17, 2010
Major Japanese companies fear future downturnNearly 80 percent of 107 major companies expect Japan's economy to weaken soon, although 70 percent see it expanding at the moment according to the Kyodo news survey. August 16, 2010
Chinese industry faces emissions crackdownThe authorities in eastern China have cut off electricity to more than 500 factories for a month after they failed to meet emission reduction targets. August 16, 2010
RIM continues to lobby Indian governmentResearch in Motion (RIM) continued its discussions today with the Indian government on how to resolve demands for interception of its various services by security agencies. August 16, 2010
Waggener Edstrom wins double IT contractWaggener Edstrom has been named the agency of record for storage solutions provider Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) and application delivery networking specialist F5 Networks. August 16, 2010
Ogilvy & Mather appoints new research leadOgilvy & Mather China has announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Griffiths as director of ethnography. August 16, 2010
Ogilvy & Mather appoints new Hong Kong CEOOgilvy & Mather has announced the promotion of Adam O'Conor to the newly created role of chief executive officer of the Ogilvy Group in Hong Kong. August 16, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new marketing headFleishman-Hillard International Communications has appointed Kitty Lee as regional marketing manager. August 13, 2010
Myanmar poll date announcedMyanmar's first election in two decades will be held on November 7, the miltary government has announced. August 13, 2010
P&G announces major sustainability initiativeProcter & Gamble has announced plans to use renewable, sustainable, sugarcane-derived plastic on selected packaging on its Pantene Pro-V, COVERGIRL and Max Factor brands. August 13, 2010
BM appoints Indonesian MDBurson-Marsteller has announced the appointment of Daisy Primayanti as managing director and market leader for Indonesia. August 13, 2010
Omnicom appoints comms VPOmnicom Group has appointed Clara So to the position of director of corporate communications of Omnicom Group for Asia Pacific, India, Middle East and Africa. August 04, 2010
Safeway appoints new government relations VPThe supermarket chain Safeway Inc., has announced the appointment of Jonathan Mayes to senior vice president of government relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. August 04, 2010
CIT Group appoints new PA chiefThe CIT Group, a leading provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, today announced the appointment of Margaret D. Tutwiler as executive vice president, head of communications, marketing and government relations effective August 2, 2010. August 04, 2010
Peabody Energy appoints new government relations VPPeabody Energy, the world's largest private coal company, has hired former Rio Tinto mining executive Michael Flannigan as vice president of international government relations. August 03, 2010
2010 Gold Standard Awards formally launchedPublicAffairsAsia has formally launched the 2010 Gold Standard Awards - the only programme recognising global excellence in the field of Asia Pacific-related public affairs, corporate affairs and governmental communications. August 02, 2010
UAE threatens to ban Blackberry useSome services provided by Blackberry will be suspended in the United Arab Emirates on grounds of national security according to the UAE's telecoms regulator, TRA. August 01, 2010
Kan pledges to avoid legal logjamIn a rare press conference on Friday, Japanese prime minister, Naoto Kan, has pledged to reduce wasteful spending, spend money to stimulate employment and reduce the number of legislators. August 01, 2010
Waggener Edstrom appoints digital advocacy VPWaggener Edstrom Worldwide has appointed Suzanne Zurn as vice president for digital advocacy based in Washington, D.C. July 30, 2010
China to make publicity filmTwo publicity films are to be made to boost China's image internationally. July 30, 2010
China's sovereign wealth fund posts healthy returnChina's sovereign wealth fund, the China Investment Corporation has published a return of 11.7 percent on its global investment portfolio in 2009. July 30, 2010
Alcatel-Lucent appoints new Asia-Pacific PA chiefCommunications technology company Alcatel-Lucent has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Aris to the newly created position of head of marketing, strategy and public affairs for Asia Pacific. July 30, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new global comms MDFleishman-Hillard has appointed Stephanie Marchesi to the newly created role of managing director and senior partner, Global Integrated Marketing Communications. July 28, 2010
Seoul wins top place in e-governance surveySeoul City ranked first on the 2010 Rutgers Global E-Governance Survey, securing the position for the fourth year in a row. July 28, 2010
Twitter founder celebrates success in JapanTwitter chief executive Evan Williams celebrated the dramatic growth of the microblogging service he co-founded at a dinner event Friday with 500 Japanese fans and promised to learn from them. July 27, 2010
Aquino pledges new era of clean governmentPresident Benigno Aquino has pledged a new era of clean government in the Philippines. July 27, 2010
Weber Shandwick backs Barcelona PrinciplesWeber Shandwick has announced its endorsement of the "Barcelona Principles" for effective public relations measurement. July 27, 2010
Lobbying fees proposed in US CongressA bill introduced in the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee would impose fees on lobbyists, based on their number of clients. July 27, 2010
Home appliance lobby hires new directorThe US Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has hired Jennifer E. Cleary as director of regulatory affairs, to supplement its government relations department with additional expertise. July 27, 2010
US renewable energy lobby hires new VPThe American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) has announced that, Todd Foley, has joined the council in the role of senior vice president of policy and government relations. July 27, 2010
US visit highlights strong bond with ThailandTop US diplomat William Burns has stressed the crucial importance of US-Thai relations and said it was a key example of America's enduring commitment to the region. July 26, 2010
Apple encounters PA and PR trouble in South KoreaThe decision by Apple to drop the launch of its iPhone 4 from the South Korean market has drawn negative comment in the South Korean media and on the internet, following the company's failure to secure the necessary regulatory approval for the new product. July 26, 2010
Bang PR appoints new MDSingapore based consultancy, Bang PR has appointed Sally Chew to the role of managing directo replacing Jessie Ho who leaves the agency after three years. July 26, 2010
British royals extend new media profileThe British royal family has continued to embrace new social media with the opening of it's own Flickr account, publishing hundreds of family pictures. July 26, 2010
Majority of fake products in the EU from ChinaAn EU report says 64% of fake or pirated goods seized in the 27-nation bloc last year came from China - a 10% increase on 2008. July 23, 2010
Health promotion contracts won in SingaporeThe Health Promotion Board (HPB) of Singapore has appointed Baldwin Boyle Shand (BBS) and Waggener Edstrom (WE) as its public relations agencies. July 23, 2010
Fox Japan seeks new licenceFox Japan is trying to secure a second license for digital satellite broadcasts, which it plans to use for a National Geographic channel. July 23, 2010
UNCTAD report shows China in FDI second placeThe chances of China overtaking the United States as the top foreign direct investment (FDI) destination remains unlikely according to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). July 23, 2010
HYCOR appoints new regulatory chiefHYCOR Biomedical, Inc., a manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic products for the global allergy, autoimmune and urinalysis markets has appointed Steve Johnson as director of quality and regulatory affairs. July 23, 2010
Korean celebrities to promote G20 summitKorean actress Han Hyo-joo, along with figure skater Kim Yuna and footballer Park Ji-sung, has been named publicity ambassador for the upcoming G20 summit, in Seoul on November 11 and 12. July 23, 2010
Singapore's SMEs grew most in confidence says surveyA new HSBC survey shows Vietnam's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are among the most confident of SMEs in Asia and that Singapore's grew the most in confidence. July 22, 2010
New healthcare initiative launchedTHE National University of Singapore has launched a new initiative to improve public health and health-care delivery in Asia. July 22, 2010
Vietnam calls for ASEAN energy actionVietnam has called on Southeast Asian countries to consider using nuclear energy as Asia faces rising energy needs to fuel its economic growth. July 22, 2010
Facebook reaches user recordThe social media network, Facebook has announced it has reached the figure of five hundred million users. July 22, 2010
Seoul Summit chief promises more inclusionThe chief organiser of the Group of 20 Seoul Summit has promised increased efforts to interact more actively with non-member states to ensure the meeting of leading economies represents the interests of a greater majority of the world. July 21, 2010
EU to host major trade event in ShanghaiThe European Commission said it will hold a two-day trade event at the Shanghai World Expo to showcase the importance of developing trade relations between the European Union and China. July 21, 2010
Good Relations India launches PA functionGood Relations India (GRI), has promoted two of its key members of the management team, following the launch of its new PA service. July 21, 2010
Burson-Marsteller appoints new US directorBurson-Marsteller has announced the appointment of Pete Havel as a director in the U.S. Public Affairs Practice. July 20, 2010
Tonic Communications opens in Hong KongHuntsworth Health has announced today that its Lifesciences to Lifestyle agency Tonic Life Communications has officially launched in Asia, with the opening of its first office in Hong Kong. July 20, 2010
Thai Korean tour points to investment advantagesThe head of Thailand's leading investment agency, Atchaka Sibunruang, has been touring Seoul's business community highlighting the advantages of Korea investing in the Thai economy. July 20, 2010
Chinese clampdown on dangerous cooking oilThe Chinese government has ordered food safety officials to crackdown on the supply "gutter oil" that is illegally skimmed from kitchen waste and resold. July 20, 2010
Malaysian government accused of harrassing mediaThe NGO, Human Rights Watch has accused the Malaysian government of attempting to "browbeat the opposition press into silence" and called for an end to its oppressive publishing permit scheme. July 19, 2010
Euro RSCG appoints new regional digital chiefEuro RSCG has named Daniel Lee as regional digital director, Southeast Asia for Euro RSCG 4D. July 19, 2010
Chinese pharma sector set to boomThe production value of China's pharmaceutical industry is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 22% from 2010 to 2019, according to a report issued by the Southern Medicine Economic Research Institute (SMERI). July 19, 2010
Indian drinks sector creates new lobbying bodyLeading beverages companies in India have come together to form the Indian Beverage Association (IBA) to address common concerns faced by the sector. July 19, 2010
Australian contest likely to be negative and closeTony Abbott, the leader of the Australian opposition has criticised the prime minister, Julia Gillard, for calling a sudden general election, claiming that she had failed to establish her credentials before the electorate. July 19, 2010
Chinese premier reassures foreign investorsChinese prime minister, Wen Jiabao has tried to reassure foreign business leaders that China's investment climate was stable and that China would not stop the export of rare metals needed to manufacture computers and mobile phones. July 19, 2010
Lee appoints new PR secretaryPresident Lee Myung-bak has named Hong Sang-pyo, the managing director of the cable news network YTN, as his new senior secretary for public relations. July 16, 2010
US appoints new ambassador to ThailandPresident Barack Obama has named Kristie Kenney as the new US ambassador to Thailand. July 16, 2010
Waggener Edstrom appoints new senior VPWaggener Edstrom Worldwide has hired Hannah Coan as a senior vice president. July 15, 2010
Former EU commissioner joins Fleishman-Hillard advisory boardFleishman-Hillard today announced that Guenter Verheugen has joined Fleishman-Hillard's International Advisory Board. July 15, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new Japan MDFleishman-Hillard International Communications has announced the appointment of Yoichi Kinoshita as managing director and partner of its Tokyo operation. July 15, 2010
UK foreign secretary calls for closer Anglo-Chinese tiesBritain's foreign secretary, William Hague, has called for the UK and China to be "partners" in economic growth. July 15, 2010
Yau departs Citigate Dewe Rogerson for APCO Hong KongCitigate Dewe Rogerson's Sukyi Yau is to join APCO to lead its financial communication practice in Greater China. July 15, 2010
Six Chinese cities top competiveness chartSix Chinese cities are among the top 100 competitive cities in the world, according to a survey released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). July 15, 2010
Senior US diplomat to visit regionWilliam Burns, number three in the US State Department's hierarchy, will be visiting Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines over the next five days. July 15, 2010
PublicAffairsAsia announces 2010 Gold Standard AwardsPublicAffairsAsia is this week announcing the timeline and categories for the 2010 Gold Standard Awards as the programme's website goes live. July 14, 2010
Siva joins Edelman in KLRaymond Siva has joined Edelman in Kuala Lumpur as managing director to build on the public relations firm's technology, healthcare and digital work. July 14, 2010
Singapore boom continuesSingapore will become the world's fastest growing economy after the Singapore government upgraded its 2010 growth forecast to between 13 and fifteen per cent. July 14, 2010
Text 100 makes regional changesText 100 APAC has announced a widespread series of regional management changes. July 14, 2010
APCO makes IAC appointmentYuli Ismartono, deputy chief editor of the English edition of TEMPO, a weekly news and current-affairs magazine based in Jakarta, has joined APCO Worldwide as a member of the company's International Advisory Council. July 14, 2010
Chinese ease internet licencesThe Chinese government has announced the abolition of special licences required of internet service providers before they could operate forums and chat rooms. July 13, 2010
Business leaders call for major Thai reformForeign business leaders have called on the Thai government to make reform of the financial and telecom sectors top priorities and called for an end to interest rate discrimination in lending to large companies compared to small businesses and individuals. July 13, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard wins G20 Seoul Business SummitFleishman-Hillard has been selected as the communications partner of The Seoul G20 Business Summit scheduled for this November. July 12, 2010
Kan under pressure after election defeatThe Democratic Party of Japan has failed to win elections to the upper house and placed new pressure on prime minister Naoto Kan to resign. July 12, 2010
China unveils new credit ratingA Chinese company has unveiled China's own sovereign credit rating report, for the first time evaluating 50 countries and becoming the first non-Western rating agency to assess the world's sovereign credit and risks. July 12, 2010
Wilson Daniels appoints new PR directorSpecialist wine company Wilson Daniels Ltd has. announces the appointment of April Sack as director of public relations . July 12, 2010
APCO launches new reputation surveyAPCO Worldwide has launched the first in a series of studies using its Return on Reputation Indicator, which aims to improve and protect corporate reputation. July 10, 2010
Parallel software extends its PR reachParallels, a provider of virtualization and Cloud services automation software has appointed Bite Communications to manage its global communications, media, and analyst relations programmess after adding United States and Europe, Middle East and Africa to the original Asia-Pacific and Japan network. July 10, 2010
Genesis BM appoints new PA headGenesis Burson-Marsteller has appointed Rahul Sharma as president of its public affairs practice. July 09, 2010
Pegasus makes senior appointmentsPegasus Communications has added to his senior management with the appointment of Jeffrey Yu and Carol Ong. July 09, 2010
USEC appoints new GR directorUSEC a leading global supplier of enriched uranium has appointmed Jim Howe as director of US government relations. July 08, 2010
US tech lobby promotes policy VPTechNet the political network of chief executive officers and senior management of leading U.S. technology companies has announce the promotion of Betsy Mulins to senior vice president for policy and political affairs. July 06, 2010
Weber Shandwick wins Madrid Shanghai contractMadrid has appointed Weber Shandwick to manage its media communications for the World Expo 2010 after a five-way pitch. July 06, 2010
Thailand extends emergency ruleThe Thai government has extended a state of emergency in 19 provinces, including the capital Bangkok, because of fears of renewed violence. July 06, 2010
McDonald's counteracts food claimsMcDonald's has found itself in an Asian food safety communications scenario amid fresh reports of additives being added to its supply in China. July 06, 2010
Ziosoft appoints new comms directorZiosoft Incorporated has announced the appointment of Laurie Hallwyler as senior director of corporate communications. July 05, 2010
Royal Caribbean appoints new corp comms VPRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has appointed Michele Nadeem to the position of vice president of global corporate communications. July 05, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new Singapore VPFleishman-Hillard has announced that Mark Lee will lead the firm's Singapore operations as senior vice president and will also oversee the firm's corporate and financial communications practice across Southeast Asia. July 02, 2010
APCO launches new transport serviceAPCO Worldwide has launched a new service to assist with the smooth management of transport projects. July 02, 2010
Thai consultation crashes telephone networkA nationwide telephone consultation on the future of Thai politics started badly yesterday, when an influx of calls resulted in the telephone system crashing. July 02, 2010
Japanese business confidence reaches two year highJapanese business confidence has hit its highest level in two years according to a central bank survey. July 01, 2010
Business leadership events remain strong says new surveySenior executive participation at business leadership conferences has held steady or grown since the start of the global economic crisis, according to nearly three-quarters (73%) of external communications professionals surveyed online by global public relations firm Weber Shandwick and executive communications journal Vital Speeches of the Day. June 30, 2010
Kreab Gavin Anderson appoints Tokyo partnerKreab Gavin Anderson has announced the appointment of technology industry specialist, Joseph Schmidt, as partner in the firm’s Tokyo office. June 29, 2010
APCO apoints former senior White House aideGordon Johndroe, former spokesman for the National Security Council and former White House deputy press secretary, has joined APCO Worldwide as a vice president in the Washington, D.C., office's government relations practice. June 29, 2010
New Australian cabinet appointedThe new Australian prime minister, Julia Gillard, has announced her new cabinet with key posts at the treasury, finance ministry and resources ministry remaining unchanged. June 28, 2010
Japanese campaign aims to cut CO2 emissionsThe Japanese government has launched a campaign encouraging people to go to bed and get up extra earlier in an attempt to reduce household carbon dioxide emissions. June 28, 2010
Chinese Communist Party membership growsChina's Communist Party membership has grown to 78 million people, an increase of two million people from 2008. June 28, 2010
Liu returns to take helm at Ruder Finn BeijingRuder Finn has appointed Leon Liu as general manager for its Beijing office which services clients including VW, Michelin and Boeing, Li Ning and Audi. June 28, 2010
Moore joins APCO's advisory councilThe former US assistant secretary of commerce for trade development, James P Moore, has joined APCO Worldwide as a senior counselor and member of the company's International Advisory Council (IAC). June 24, 2010
Hill & Knowlton appoints Australian MDHill & Knowlton has appointed Marcus Warner as managing director, Australia. June 24, 2010
Clea Public Relations wins TV news contractClea Public Relations has won the public relations contract for the Indian TV company, IMN News, the soon to be launched English news channel which is currently known as News X. June 24, 2010
China publishes record audit reportThe National Audit Office in China has published the country's longest annual audit report, with three unprecedented appendixes, showing increased supervision over the use of public money. June 24, 2010
New research shows consumer discontentNew research from Euro RSCG Worldwide indicates a possible shift in consumer values and attitudes as people begin to radically rethink their values and lifestyles. June 24, 2010
Euro RSCG makes Asia Pacific changesEuro RSCG has appointed Juan Rocamora to be the new chairman of Euro RSCG Asia Pacific. June 24, 2010
Financial Dynamics announces merger amid new focus on ChinaFD Third Person, the Australian part of Financial Dynamics, is to be merged with FD Asia. June 24, 2010
New measurement rules adopted in BarcelonaThe second European Summit on Measurement has reached agreement on the principles underlying the effective measurement of communications activity. June 23, 2010
Text 100 faces management changesText 100 has undergone a series of management changes following the resignation of its European regional director Kjell Helm. June 23, 2010
Kreab Gavin Anderson hires senior fund managerKreab Gavin Anderson has announced the appointment of former fund manager Kevin Smith as a senior adviser to the firm in Asia. June 22, 2010
PAA and Fleishman host senior roundtablePublicAffairsAsia has hosted a top-level roundtable in Hong Kong as part of the The Gold Standard Awards knowledge exchange series. June 21, 2010
Australian government pre-empts media lobbyThe Australian government has moved to head off intense media lobbying ahead of the election by calling on a review of the future of Australia Network, the international broadcasting service. June 21, 2010
AFP's Morgan joins APCO in ShanghaiAgence France-Presse (AFP) former Shanghai bureau chief Ben Morgan has joined APCO Worldwide as a director of strategic communication. June 21, 2010
Bhopal report to be submitted to Indian PMCorporate affairs executives are watching closely as the Indian government today receives a report into the Bhopal disaster June 21, 2010
Japanese PM warns of financial meltdownJapan's new prime minister, Naoto Kan, has pledged a radical fiscal overhaul to reduce the country's massive public debt and has warned of a Greek-style meltdown, should Japan fail to tackle its financial problems. June 11, 2010
Edelman hires former Obama adviserMichael Slaby, former technology and new media advisor to the White House and chief technology officer for “Obama for America,” has been appointed executive vice president and global practice chair of Edelman's digital practice. June 11, 2010
Japanese postal minister resigns over reformJapanese postal reform minister Shizuka Kamei has announced his resignation in a dispute over postal privatisation. June 11, 2010
Google warns over Vietnamese internet crackdownGoogle has expressed concern regarding new regulations in Vietnam that will allow the government to restrict web access and track user behaviour. June 11, 2010
Weber Shandwick appoints new EU chiefWeber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Ana Costillas to lead its European Union public affairs arm. June 11, 2010
New report says AIG bailout had a "poisonous" effectThe US Congressional Oversight Panel has said it is not certain that the US$182 billion bailout of the American International Group will ever be fully recovered. June 10, 2010
IMF chief warns of increased economic risksRisks to the global economic outlook have "risen significantly," according to International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director, Naoyuki Shinohara. June 10, 2010
Chinese aviation lobby criticises EU tax planChina's aviation lobby has attacked the European Union's proposed carbon tax on flights to and from the European Union that will come in to effect from 2012. June 09, 2010
Lee adopts Twitter as campaign toolPresident Lee Myung Bak's office has opened a Twitter account following claims that opposition success in last week's elections was driven by the site. June 08, 2010
Chinese internet white paper publishedThe Chinese government has published a white paper on its internet policy, stressing citizens' freedom of internet speech and the contribution it has made to economic development. June 08, 2010
Chinese launch emergency initiativeThe first national institute in China to teach emergency management will be set up by the end of the year to deal with an increasing number of emergencies. June 08, 2010
Foxconn under more pressureThe AGM of the Taiwanese IT corporation Foxconn has been subject to protests by trade union activists over a series of suicides at Foxconn factories. June 08, 2010
Nestle Malaysia appoints new corp affairs headNestle Malaysia Bhd has named Zainun Nur Abdul Rauf as its new head of group corporate affairs. June 08, 2010
New entry into Australian PA arenaA team of political advisers and journalists has established a new public affairs and strategic communications firm in Australia, the CBC Group. June 08, 2010
Rowland enlarges Brisbane teamAustralian corporate communications consultancy Rowland has made three senior appointments. June 07, 2010
Vriens & Partners opens Vietnam operationSingapore-based PA consultancy Vriens & Partners has started operating in Vietnam offering a range of services including government relations, CSR and stakeholder communications strategies. June 07, 2010
Asia rapidly becoming strategically more important to global consultanciesBusiness generated by Asian corporations, SOEs and government bodies is rapidly becoming strategically more important to global public affairs and public relations consultancies operating in the region, the 2010 PublicAffairsAsia State of the Industry Survey reports today. June 07, 2010
Naoto Kan becomes new Japanese PMFormer Japanese finance minister Naoto Kan has been confirmed as the new prime minister following a parliamentary vote. June 04, 2010
British Airways apologises over Bin Laden gaffeBritish Airways has apologised after a photograph in a staff magazine showed a frequent flyer boarding pass in the name of Osama Bin Laden. June 04, 2010
APCO appoints global health chiefTimothy P. Cost has been appointed as global chairman (healthcare) and executive vice president at APCO Worldwide. June 03, 2010
Edelman appoints senior PA chiefSenior US PA operator Steve Schmidt is set to join Edelman as vice chairman of public affairs. June 03, 2010
FT expert joins EdelmanFinancial Times commentator and journalist, Stefan Stern, has joined Edelman as director of strategy in the UK. June 03, 2010
Foxconn attempts to stem further damageTaiwan's Foxconn Technology Group has announced a 30 per cent pay increase for workers at all its China's mainland plants begining in June in what is seen as a clear attempt to stem recent damage to the group's corporate reputation following a spate of suicides at Foxconn's Shenzen plant. June 03, 2010
BP chief forced to issue apology on FacebookTony Howard, the chief executive of BP, has been forced to issue an apology for saying in an interview with NBC that he would "like my life back" following the enormous oil spill along the Gulf of Mexico. June 03, 2010
Huawei launches American CSR reportChinese telecomunications giant Huawei has released its first annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. June 02, 2010
Travelport appoints new comms chiefTravelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry has announced the appointment of Julian Walker as head of corporate communications. June 02, 2010
Hatoyama quits as PMJapanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama has performed a spectacular u-turn over his political future and formally announced his resignation, after just eight months in the the job. June 02, 2010
H&K appoints global health chiefHill & Knowlton has announced the appointment of Daniel McIntyre as worldwide head of healthcare. June 01, 2010
Singapore SWFs scored highly by surveySingapore's sovereign wealth funds have been ranked second only to Norway's in transparency, governance and independence from the government,according to a survey conducted by Hill & Knowlton and Penn Schoen Berland. June 01, 2010
Davies to depart GraylingChris Davies has confirmed his resignation as managing director of Grayling Asia. June 01, 2010
PublicAffairsAsia to publish State of Industry 2010 reportPublicAffairsAsia is set to publish the findings of the 2010 State of the Industry report into the consultancy GA and PA sector. June 01, 2010
Pakistan restores Facebook amid continuing social media restrictionsPakistan has restored access to Facebook, nearly two weeks after closing the popular networking site in a storm of controversy about blasphemy, but still restricted hundreds of online links. June 01, 2010
Malaysian animal testing lobby steps up campaignA Malaysian government official has defended an Indian company's plans to build an animal testing medicine lab in his state, saying that God created monkeys and rats for experiments to benefit humans. June 01, 2010
Ruder Finn appoints new HK & Singapore MDRuder Finn has announced the appointment of Ng Chip Keng as managing director of its Hong Kong and Singapore operations. June 01, 2010
Malaysia lacks nationalism says ministerMalaysia still has a poor sense of nationalism, which is holding back the country's development, according to Youth and Sports deputy minister, Datuk Razali Ibrahim. May 31, 2010
India and China signal closer tiesThe presidents of both China and India have said that they seek further economic and political benefits from working more closely together. May 28, 2010
Materials group appoints new corp comms chiefJohn shaw has been appointed to the new post of director of corporate communications for the China Advanced Construction Materials Group. May 26, 2010
Media summit warns of "trust crisis"The annual Asia Media summit in Beijing has called for more objective, reliable and accurate information for the public, as it warned of a "trust crisis". May 26, 2010
Corporate reputation under the spotlightMajor issues of corporate responsibility have been expressed in China over a series of employee suicides at a massive electronics plant in the south of the country run by Taiwanese group Foxconn. May 26, 2010
Senior industry figures gather for Government Affairs ForumPublicAffairsAsia has hosted the first China Government Affairs Forum which saw 80 top-level practitioners gather in Beijing to debate and discuss current corporate public affairs issues. May 26, 2010
Osaka bids to be Japanese gatewayThe governor of Osaka prefecture, Toru Hashimoto, has called on the Japanese government to designate Osaka a special business zone in a bid to make the region a key entry point for business in Asia. May 24, 2010
Clinton calls for level playing field in ChinaUS secretary of state Hillary Clinton has arrived in Beijing to participate in the annual Strategic and Economic Dialogue. May 24, 2010
Malaysia to tackle subsidy distortionsThe Malaysian government is to meet next week in an attempt to reduce subsidies which have more than doubled since 2006, leading to a twenty year record deficit. May 21, 2010
Shell appoints new global comms chiefHerbert Heitmann has been appointed executive vice president of global external communications at Shell, based in The Hague. May 21, 2010
Large Chinese companies in major GA driveTwenty five private companies in Eastern China's Zhejiang province are trying to recruit party secretaries to boost their government relations capacity. May 21, 2010
Weber Shandwick wins Microsoft contractMicrosoft has appointed Weber Shandwick as its single agency of record for the Asia Pacific region after a review involving five agencies. May 21, 2010
Trilogy appoints new presidentTrilogy Capital Partners a New York-based leading financial services company engaged in merchant banking, strategic planning and financial communications has announced the appointment of Darren Minton as President. May 21, 2010
APCO appoints senior Bush aideAnita McBride, former assistant to president George W. Bush and chief of staff to Laura Bush, joins APCO Worldwide as a member of the company’s International Advisory Council (IAC) and a senior counselor with Global Political Strategies. May 20, 2010
Edelman creates new science unitEdelman has announced the creation of DJE Science, a specialty unit partnering with science-intensive businesses and organisations. May 20, 2010
BM sign up Malaysian affiliateEssence Communications, a leading Malaysian communications firm, and Burson-Marsteller have announced that they have entered into an exclusive partnership alliance agreement. May 20, 2010
Singapore tops competition leagueSingapore has come first place in a highly respected international analysis of economic competitiveness, the IMD World Competetiveness Yearbook, ahead of both Hong Kong and the United States. May 20, 2010
Toyota faces more reputational damageToyota has been forced to recall 11,500 Lexus vehicles worldwide due to a steering system defect following earlier reputational damage late last year. May 19, 2010
Gates Foundation to award global PR contractThe Gates Foundation has shortlisted three agencies to pitch for its international public relations work. May 19, 2010
Shergill appointed new India MS&L CEOThe MS&LGroup has announced the promotion of Jaideep Shergill to chief executive officer of Hanmer MS&L India. May 17, 2010
Virgin Blue announces new PA managerVirgin Blue Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Danielle Keighery as general manager of public affairs to lead its communications team. May 17, 2010
USEC appoints corp comms VPUSEC, the leading global supplier of enriched urnanium fuel, has announced the appointment of Paul Jacobson as vice president of corporate communications. May 17, 2010
American insurance giant AIG appoints new comms chiefMark Herr has been appointed head of corporate communications for AIG Financial Services. May 17, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard signs key Australian dealFleishman-Hillard International Communications has announced a strategic alliance with Rowland,a leading corporate communications and business advisory group in Brisbane. May 12, 2010
AmCham China calls for more focus on FDIThe American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham) has called for an increased focus on the national treatment of foreign-invested companies operating in the People's Republic and has expressed concerns over reduced market access. May 11, 2010
Bite Communications appoints new China MDBite Communications has announced that Lancy Ma has become managing director of its China operation. May 10, 2010
Text 100 India appoints new MDText 100 has announced the promotion of Sunayna Malik to the role of managing director for India. May 10, 2010
Chinese carbon tax predictedA leading Chinese energy expert has predicted that China will introduce a carbon tax and increase the price of fossil fuels over the next five years. May 10, 2010
Foreign business welcomes break in Thai deadlockForeign business leaders have welcomed the Thai government's efforts to achieve national reconciliation but have made clear it will take time to restore investor confidence after months of political stalemate. May 05, 2010
Thaksin hires law firm to help protestersThailand's former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has hired an international law firm to assist the anti-government red shirt protest movement which is holding mass rallies in Bangkok. May 04, 2010
US pledges to boost China exportsThe US government has pledged to reduce its huge trade deficit by boosting its exports to China. May 04, 2010
Weber Shandwick honoured by WWFThe World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) granted its Enterprises Special Contribution Award to Weber Shandwick in recognition of the agency's support and promotion of Earth Hour in China. April 29, 2010
APCO Worldwide woos Gilligan in BeijingFormer senior McDonald's executive Greg Gilligan has been appointed managing director of APCO Worldwide's Beijing office. April 28, 2010
Olive producers appoint H&K in ChinaThe International Olive Council (IOC) has announced the appointment of Hill & Knowlton as its official public relations agency in China to develop and implement communication plans in China to the end of 2011. April 26, 2010
Software lobby calls for more action on piracyGovernments across Asia must do more to fight software piracy and create a sympathetic legal environment if local software companies are to survive, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) has said.. April 26, 2010
New China think tank launchedThe Carnegie Endowment has announced the launch of the Carnegie Tsinghua Centre for Global Policy, a joint US China research centre based at Tsinghua University in Beijing. April 25, 2010
Ruder Finn makes senior China appointmentElan Shou has re-joined Ruder Finn China as managing director of training and offerings. April 23, 2010
Opposition expresses fears over Thai economy and press freedomAs Thailand's political stalemate continues concern has been expressed among business and politicians over press freedoms and Thailand's economic future. April 21, 2010
Global survey shows boost to China's imageA new survey has shown an increase in China's positive image compared to a low rating last year. April 21, 2010
MS&L appoints new regional MDMS&L has promoted Yvonne Koh to the position of managing director in South East Asia. April 21, 2010
EU launches Chinese anti-subsidy investigationThe European Union has decided to conduct an anti-subsidy investigation into imported Chinese coated paper, following a complaint by an industry lobby group. April 19, 2010
CCOs given guide to first 100 days in postWeber Shandwick has published a new guide which it says will coach chief communications officers through their first 100 days in post. April 15, 2010
China makes major move on FDISenior Chinese officials have reaffirmed the country's committment to widening market access to foreign investors with the introduction of a major new directive. April 15, 2010
Ruder Finn makes top health appointmentShannon Chou has joined Ruder Finn Asia as account director in its Beijing-based health and wellness Asia team. April 13, 2010
Major South East Asian internet growth predictedThe Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia will account for almost 90 per cent of growth in online ad spend in South East Asia in the next five years, research by Yahoo! has found. April 09, 2010
China calls for more powerful Asian mediaA senior Chinese official has said that the Asian media should increase their influence to match the growing economic strength of the region. April 09, 2010
Artificial Life appoints new external relations VP3G telecoms and applications provider Artificial Life has announced the appointment of Michelle Lam as its new vice president of investor relations and public relations. April 09, 2010
Grayling signs deal with Global AllianceThe Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (GA) has announced a sponsorship agreement with Grayling. April 07, 2010
New Japanese political party launchedFormer Japanese finance minister, Kaoru Yosano, and former trade minister, Takeo Haranuma, will this week launch a new political party. April 07, 2010
Edelman announces Brussels mergerEdelman has announced a merger with specialist PA operator The Centre at the European Union's Brussels HQ. April 06, 2010
China Government Affairs Forum nears capacityThe May 25 China Government Affairs Forum is nearing capacity as senior corporate figures continue to examine MNCs' position in China's trading landscape. April 05, 2010
China moves to reassure foreign investorsThe Chinese government has moved to reassure foreign investors that the business environment would remain open to foreign investment. April 02, 2010
Leading Japanese agencies sign dealBurson-Marsteller is to partner with specialist agency GR Japan to offer joint strategic government relations and public relations advisory services. April 01, 2010
Grayling appoints industry leadsGrayling has announced a major management change with the the appointment of its six industry sector heads. April 01, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard opens Jakarta officeFleishman-Hillard has named Louise Tuhatu vice president and general manager to lead its new Jakarta office. March 31, 2010
Toyota attempts to recover reputationThe Toyota Motor Corp. has announced several steps to improve its image, including the establishment of a panel of regional and local quality-control executives that will manage future recalls. March 31, 2010
Kissenger reportedly engaged Chinese for Rio TintoMining corporation Rio Tinto has reportedly turned to former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to help rebuild its relations according to the Sydney Morning Herald. March 31, 2010
Citi appoints new global PA chiefCitigroup Inc. has announced that New York City deputy mayor Edward Skyler will join the company as executive vice president for global public affairs. March 31, 2010
Rowbury becomes Edelman Japanese presidentRoss Rowbury will join Edelman on 1 May as President, Japan. March 29, 2010
Rio Tinto executives found guiltyFour Rio Tinto executives have been found guilty of bribery and secrets theft by a Chinese court. March 29, 2010
Thai PM holds talks with protestersThe Thai government is holding its second day of talks with United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship better known as the red shirts. March 29, 2010
China to step up anti-corruption activityChina will step up efforts to crack major corruption cases, especially those with collusion between leading officials and business people, according to premier Wen Jiabao. March 29, 2010
ISI makes key regulatory appointmentISI, a leading provider of software and services to the life sciences industry has announced that it has appointed Lisa Jenkins to the position of director of regulatory strategy. March 29, 2010
Momentum builds ahead of China Government Affairs ForumA wide range of partner organisations and speakers have been announced as PublicAffairsAsia prepares for the first Government Affairs Forum conference in Beijing. March 26, 2010
BM appoints new global healthcare chiefBurson-Marsteller has appointed Helene Ellison to be global chairman of its healthcare practice. March 25, 2010
Disney appoints Pei as China GA chiefThe Walt Disney Company has announced the appointment of Yvonne Pei to the position of senior vice president for government affairs in Greater China. March 25, 2010
EU Chamber to host NPC seminarThe European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is to host a seminar on the outcomes of the recently concluded Plenary Session of the National People's Congress 2010. March 25, 2010
Global Alliance welcomes four new membersThe Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, the umbrella organization linking PR professional associations worldwide, today officially welcomed new members from four countries. The Alliance continues to grow as the international public relations community prepares for the World Public Relations Forum in Stockholm in June. March 25, 2010
BM appoints new regional MDBurson-Marsteller has appointed Christine Jones as Regional Managing Director, Asia-Pacific. March 24, 2010
Google pulls search engines from the PRCThe Chinese government has attacked Google's decision to abandon censoring search results and for redirecting users in mainland China to its unrestricted Hong Kong site. March 23, 2010
Rio Tinto executives admit to taking bribesFour executives of mining giant Rio Tinto have admitted to a court in the Chinese city of Shanghai that they took bribes. March 23, 2010
Porter Novelli makes key health apointmentsPorter Novelli has announced two major appointments to its global healthcare team. March 23, 2010
US Senate creates internet freedom caucasSeveral US senators have formed a caucus to promote online freedom in Iran, China and other countries as the Obama administration pushes for greater access to the internet. March 23, 2010
Blair accused over Korean oil adviceFormer British prime minister Tony Blair received cash from a Korean oil company run by a former bribery convict. March 23, 2010
Zurich appoints new global commms chiefZurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) has announced today the appointment of Pierre Goad as its global head of corporate communications, effective from May 1, 2010. March 22, 2010
Dentsu BlueFocus to be launchedThe Dentsu Group has announced the creation of a new public relations consultancy called Dentsu BlueFocus (Beijing) in a joint venture with Chinese public relations company BlueFocus Communications. March 18, 2010
Thai premier open to red shirt negotiationsThailand's prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has said he is open to negotiations with the red-shirt protesters who have massed in Bangkok to demand that he resign and hold a general election. March 18, 2010
Commerce welcomes Wen's commitment to foreign businessThe European Chamber in China has welcomed Premier Wen Jiabao's commitment to a level playing field for foreign businesses and domestic enterprises. March 15, 2010
Edelman announces Japan management changesEdelman Asia Pacific has announced further significant changes to its regional structure with the appointment of a new president and representative director in Japan. March 15, 2010
PAA to host key government affairs conferencePublicAffairsAsia has announced its first Government Affairs Forum conference for senior PA practitioners and corporate managers in Beijing. March 12, 2010
Cambodia passes corruption lawCambodia's parliament has approved a controversial anti-corruption law after more than 15 years after the legislation was first proposed. March 11, 2010
Japanese respond to industry lobbyThe Japanese governmnent has yielded to lobbying pressure from industry over its proposed legislation on climate change. March 11, 2010
Alintuck becomes US Pavillion lead spokesmanThe US Pavillion at the upcoming Shanghai Expo has announced that former China Edelman MD Martin Alintuck is to become its director of communications and main spokesman. March 11, 2010
IATA appoints new regional chiefThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Willy Boulter as regional vice president for Asia-Pacific. March 05, 2010
Dow Jones names new chief communications officerDow Jones & Company has announced the appointment of Bethany B. Sherman as chief communications officer. March 05, 2010
Edelman makes senior Australian changesEdelman has announced major changes to its senior management team in Australia. March 03, 2010
Toyota strengthens lobbying effortThe Toyota Motor Corp. is putting together a crisis team of lobbyists, lawyers and public relations specialists to handle the political and regulatory issues that have engulfed the company since its international recall over car safety. March 02, 2010
APCO woos Cargill's Coquillard in ChinaAPCO has announced that former Cargill China boss J. Norwell Coquillard has become a senior counselor and a member of its International Advisory Council. March 01, 2010
Thaksin judgement prompts fresh questionsThe international business lobby in Thailand is preparing for a fresh period of uncertainty following the decision to confiscate part of Thaksin Shinawatra's huge wealth. February 27, 2010
Time Warner appoints new corp comms VPTime Warner has announced the appointment of Gary Ginsberg as executive VP with responsibility for public affairs and communications. February 26, 2010
Toyota chief faces tough time in CongressToyota Motor president Akio Toyoda has apologised over the need for a massive recall of vehicles in an attempt to stop any further slide in company confidence. February 25, 2010
Chinese anti-smoking lobby scents victoryThe anti-smoking lobby in China are calling for a legal ban on donations and sponsorship from tobacco companies for events such as expos, festivals and sporting events. February 24, 2010
Jumeirah appoints new public affairs VPThe Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company, has appointed Piers Schreiber to the new position of vice-president of corporate communications and public affairs. February 23, 2010
Levi appoints new corp comms directorTod Gimbel has been appointed senior director of corporate communications for Levi Strauss & Co. February 23, 2010
Edelman: Trust rises globally as NGOs rise in AsiaTrust in business is recovering in the West and remains high in key Asian nations such as China, the annual Edelman Trust survey has found. February 22, 2010
Murck to become AmCham-China presidentTop China public affairs figure Christian Murck is to be appointed as president of The American Chamber of Commerce in China. February 18, 2010
Yudhoyono scoops Asia political communicator awardIndonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has topped the list in the The Gold Standard Award in Political Communications. February 10, 2010
Weber Shandwick wins Gold Standard in public affairs consultancyWeber Shandwick has secured the coveted Gold Standard in Public Affairs (Consultancy) award at the inaugural Gold Standard Awards Ceremony in Hong Kong. February 10, 2010
Gold Standard Awards announcedSenior PA practitioners, diplomats and political and trade figures have gathered in Hong Kong to hear the winners of the first Gold Standard Awards for political and corporate communications. February 10, 2010
Save The Children secures Gold Standard Award for Public Affairs AchievementSave The Children has been named as the winner of the first Gold Standard Award for global public affairs achievement. February 10, 2010
Kan takes over Cohn & Wolfe healthcareCohn & Wolfe announced the appointment of Mike Kan as Global healthcare leader. February 05, 2010
Ovaitt appointed to Markovsky VPMakovsky and Company has announced the appointment of Frank Ovaitt as its new executive vice president. February 05, 2010
Ogilvy appoints global strategy leadOgilvy & Mather hasannounced the new position of Worldwide Head of Strategy Integration with the appointment of Ben Richards, formerly Director of Strategic Services at Naked Communications. February 04, 2010
AIG announces comms chiefChristina Pretto has been named named AIG Senior Vice President for Communications as part of a wider package of executive announcements. February 04, 2010
Korea announces major "Green Agenda"The Korean government has unveiled a major action plan to fight climate change including "cap-and-trade" legislation, tax incentives for energy saving and promotion of 10 key green technologies. February 04, 2010
Toyota faces PR stormToyota Motors is facing a major corporate communications challenge following the recall of 7.6 million cars from its 7.8 million 2009 global sales. February 02, 2010
Weber Shandwick wins Israeli Shanghai ExpoThe Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Weber Shandwick Shanghai to represent its presence at the World Expo 2010 Shanghai. February 02, 2010
Krishna to appoint media adviserIndian exernal affairs minister SM Krishna is seeking extra PR help from within his ministry. January 29, 2010
New survey shows increased interest in the Shanghai ExpoThe United States' pavilion at the Shanghai Expo is the most anticipated foreign country exhibition centre, a survey has revealed, despite it being one of the last to confirm its participation. January 28, 2010
New ministry to drive Chinese energy policyA new super ministry has been set up to take charge of China's energy policy for better coordination in formulating strategy and planning. January 28, 2010
Fleishman Hillard expands Australian operationFleishman-Hillard has merged with independent PR firm McGregors International to boost its capabilities in Sydney and expand its presence in Australia. January 28, 2010
Chinese policy under fire at DavosPolitical and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos have attacked China's monetary and trade policy and questioned its ability to tackle an overheating economy. January 28, 2010
Korea and India cement major dealA summit between President Lee Myung-bak and prime minister Manmohan Singh has led to a major upgrading of bilateral relations between the two countries covering the economy, trade, defence and culture. January 27, 2010
BSA appoints new global comms chiefThe Business Software Alliance has announced that Matt Reid has joined as vice president of communications. January 26, 2010
Pickard to head BM Asia-PacificBurson-Marsteller has appointed Bob Pickard as president and chief executive officer for Asia-Pacific. January 25, 2010
Pope urges clergy to embrace new mediaPope Benedict XVI has urged the clergy to use all mutimedia tools at their disposal to communicate with their own community and other faiths. January 25, 2010
Clinton attacks internet restrictionsUS secretary of state Hillary Clinton has condemned internet censorship and control and has compared attempts to control the internet with the Berlin Wall. January 22, 2010
McKinsey study identifies need for corporate government affairsA new report has underlined the need for greater governmental engagement by multinational corporations. January 22, 2010
China and India 'set to dominate global growth'China could overtake the United States to become the world's largest economy as early as 2020 according business consultancy PriceWaterhouseCoopers. January 21, 2010
EON hires Lacanilao to manage PA practiceStakeholder relations firm EON has appointed former diplomat Jojo Lacanilao as director of its expanding Philippines public affairs practice. January 21, 2010
Korean ministry awards H&K campaignSynergy Hill & Knowlton Korea has been recognised by the Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance with an award for contributing to economic development and social unification. January 20, 2010
Vietnam presses for closer Asian-Latin American tiesThe Vietnamese deputy prime minister Pham Gia Khiem has called for closer ties between East Asia and Latin America at a meeting of the Forum for East-Asia-Latin America Co-operation (FEALAC). January 19, 2010
Thai monarch swears in new ministersKing Bhumibol of Thailand has emphasised the need for honesty in government. at an audience granted to five new cabinet ministers. January 19, 2010
US airlines hover over JAL bankruptcyJapan Airlines is expected to file for bankruptcy ending months-long speculation about its future. January 19, 2010
Liu joins CIPRA strategy bodyWeber Shandwick Managing Director for Greater China, David Liu, has recently been appointed a consultant to the China International Public Relations Association’s (CIPRA) newly formed strategic consultancy body. January 18, 2010
Increased Asian trade is the UK solutionIncreased trade and investment in Asia is the solution to Britain's economic stagnation according to a new report. January 18, 2010
Grayling wins Airbus Asia comms contractAirbus has appointed Grayling to support its corporate communications activity in Singapore. January 15, 2010
China responds to Google withdrawal threatChina has insisted that foreign internet companies should be able to operate on the Mainland providing they do so "according to the law". January 14, 2010
Chinese issue further pledge on graftThe anti-corruption body of the Chinese Communist Party has unveiled a package of measures to tackle corruption while acknowledging that its task was "persistent, complicated and arduous". January 14, 2010
Veteran journalist James McGregor joins APCO in ChinaAPCO has announced the appointment of author James McGregor as a senior counselor based in Beijing. January 14, 2010
Review criticises China's e-governmentA national review of China's e-government campaign has criticised it for failing to offer sufficient public access and enough useful information. January 13, 2010
Ogilvy & Mather makes global appointmentOgilvy & Mather has appointed Gustavo Martinez to the newly created post of Global New Business Director. January 12, 2010
Senior Chinese minister pledges more steps against graftThe Chinese minister responsible for fighting corruption, Qu Wanxiang has pledged to target corrupt executives working in state owned enterprises (SOE). January 08, 2010
CIGNA confirms public affairs VPGlobal healthcare provider CIGNA Corporation has confirmed the appointment of Carol Ann Petren as executive vice president of legal and public affairs and general counsel. January 07, 2010
Nordson makes top corporate appointmentDispensing equipment giant Nordson Corporatio has announced the appointment of Anne M. Pombier as the company's director of corporate development. January 07, 2010
Cathay Pacific appoints new global comms chiefCathay Pacific has appointed CK Yeung as general manager of corporate communications. January 07, 2010
Ogilvy makes senior Asian changesOgilvy PR has announced that Steve Dahllof is to become CEO of its Asia Pacific operation. January 05, 2010
Etihad appoints new comms VPEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Hareb Al Muhairy to the position of Vice President of Corporate Communications. January 04, 2010
PR teams to restructure Dubai WorldTalks have started on how to restructure the future of Dubai World and PR agencies and experts are set to be heavily involved. January 04, 2010
Waggener Edstrom wins mobile comms contractHong Kong mobile network operator CSL Limited has appointed Waggener Edstrom Hong Kong to deal with its corporate communications, internal communications and public relations. January 04, 2010
Political communications shortlist announcedPublicAffairsAsia has announced the shortlist for The Gold Standard in Political Communications. January 04, 2010
Business lobby struggles to exert pressure on climate dealBusiness leaders at the United Nations climate-change summit in Copenhagen are pushing European nations not to bow to pressure from developing nations to increase targets for greenhouse-gas cuts. December 18, 2009
Gold Standard reception venue announcedPublicAffairsAsia has announced that the Gold Standard Awards are to be presented in Hong Kong in February. December 18, 2009
World cricket appoints new comms chiefThe International Cricket Council has announced that Colin Gibson has been appointed as the organisation's Head of Media and Communications. December 18, 2009
China uses on-line tools to fight graftOn-line complaints against corruption across China have been flooding into a new government website aimed at increasing transparency. December 18, 2009
Malaysia publishes anti-corruption planThe Malaysian government has published a three-year plan to reduce the perception of increasing corruption following declining investor interest in Malaysia. December 18, 2009
ASEAN summit marks charter anniversaryLeaders from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations are marking the first anniversary of the group's constitution, known as the ASEAN Charter. December 17, 2009
Cambodia to push social markets in AsiaCambodia has co-chaired with Pakistan a two day seminar on the social market economy with representatives from sixteen Asian political parties. December 16, 2009
Senior ASEAN official sworn inBagas Hapsoro, the first deputy secretary-general of ASEAN for community and corporate affairs, has taken his oath of office at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. December 16, 2009
Pro and anti governance lobbies lock horns in TokyoThe Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) has warned that the proposed changes to Japanese corporate governance rules could prove to be ineffective following opposition from the Japanese Business Federation. December 16, 2009
Computer sector in major China lobbyThirty industry groups representing the computer and office equipment sector have protested to the the Chinese government saying that procurement rules effectively prevent foreign companies selling computers and office equipment to government departments. December 16, 2009
Gates Foundation appoints new comms chiefThe global charitable initiative the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has named Kate James as its chief communications officer. December 16, 2009
Japanese government bows to business lobbyThe Japanese government has decided to scrap its introduction of an an environment tax following a succesful lobby by the Japanese business community. December 14, 2009
Business 'must engage' social media in China, finds White PaperCorporations should become more sophisticated and confident in their engagement with China's rapidly growing social media if they are to influence policy, a White Paper released by Edelman and PublicAffairsAsia has concluded. December 12, 2009
Korea launches new integration planThe Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance has launched plans to promote economic integration between Korea, Japan and China. December 11, 2009
Japan pledges to push free trade areaThe Japanese foreign minister, Katsuya Okada has pledged that Japan will accelerate the growth of an APEC free trade following an APEC symposium in Tokyo. December 10, 2009
UN highlights business in fight against corruptionThe UN campaign against corruption has been highlighted with the observance of the International Anti-Corruption Day. December 09, 2009
Climate change Australia's greatest economic risk says new surveyAustralia's leading policy makers and business leaders believe climate change is the country's biggest economic threat. December 09, 2009
Gold Standard Awards shortlist announcedThe shortlist of the inaugural PublicAffairsAsia Gold Standard Awards has been announced with leading MNCs, government agencies, NGOs and trade promotion bodies in contention to secure the overall awards. December 04, 2009
Dubai launches PR offensiveThe government of Dubai is mounting a PR and PA offensive as it seeks to calm investors nerves and tackle criticism of its failure to underwrite companies which many perceived as state owned assets. December 03, 2009
Japanese coalition under threatThe Social Democratic Party, which is in coalition with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's ruling Democrats has threatened to leave the coalition if the prime minister ignores her party's opinion on the relocation of a US military base. December 03, 2009
Japanese energy lobby opposes new taxA new environmental tax that the Japanese government may introduce in April to tackle climate change is raising concerns in the electricity and gas industries and has been criticised by the energy sectors representative bodies. December 01, 2009
IPREX elects new presidentSenior PR professional Peter Wilkinson has replaced David Ketchum as Asia Pacific president of the IPREX agency network. November 25, 2009
Chan appointed to FD roleFinancial Dynamics has appointed a former editor of the South China Morning Post, Elaine Chan as senior vice president. November 25, 2009
Panel expanded as PAA awards judging gets underwayJudges have begun their deliberations in the 2009 Gold Standard Awards ahead of the announcement of the shortlisted nomineees on December 4. November 25, 2009
US praises China over improved toy safetyThe US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has praised China for 'taking toy safety seriously' two years after millions of made-in-China toys had to be recalled following fears over their safety. November 24, 2009
NZTE appoints Weber Shandwick for Expo driveNew Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has appointed Weber Shandwick Shanghai to represent its presence at the World Expo 2010 Shanghai. November 24, 2009
Fleishman makes KL management changesFleishman-Hillard has promoted Joycelyn Lee and Kelvin Lim to the role of vice president and digital strategist. November 23, 2009
Tweed becomes BBS Singapore managing directorFormer BBC journalist Patricia Tweed has joined Baldwin Boyle Shand as MD of its Singapore office. November 23, 2009
Kreab Gavin Anderson announces new managementKreab Gavin Anderson has announced that Karl Isaksson will become the new managing partner of its office in Brussels. November 23, 2009
Major China-Cambodia business seminar heldA seminar of China-Cambodia Business and Investment has been held in Phnom Penh with more than 100 Cambodian and Chinese business people attending. November 18, 2009
China and India to drive construction growthNew global construction forecasts released by Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford Economics have indicated that the output of the construction sector is likely to rise sharply over the next decade driven by the emerging markets of China and India and that sustainability will be a major feaure of future growth. November 17, 2009
SMG appoints new comms chiefThe Singapore Medical Group has appointed Mathew Thomas as vice president of PR & Communications. November 17, 2009
Social media 'key to outcomes' in China finds PublicAffairsAsia/Edelman surveyMore than two-thirds of 132 public affairs professionals with responsibility for China surveyed by PublicAffairsAsia and Edelman believe that opinions expressed in social media have more influence over contemporary public policy than other media. November 17, 2009
Business "key" to US- Indian relationsRobert Blake, the US assistant secretary for South and Central Asian affairs has placed the future of US-Indian relations firmly with the business sector. November 13, 2009
Obama starts US Asian trade drivePresident Barack Obama has begun an eight-day Asian tour aimed at boosting economic growth and promoting trade. November 13, 2009
Edelman and CIPRA in social media pushEdelman has announced a partnership with the China International Public Relations Association (CIPRA) to assist with the professional development of Chinese communications and public relations professors. November 12, 2009
Anti tobacco lobby scores a victoryThe Thai Tobacco Monopoly is withdrawing its tobacco products from the Tabinfo Asia 2009 expo following a succesful lobby by anti-smoking groups. November 11, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia and Edelman launch China social media surveyPublicAffairsAsia and Edelman are inviting readers and clients to take part in a survey into the impact of social media in China November 06, 2009
Temasek scores on transparency indexTemasek Holdings has retained its position as one of the most transparent sovereign wealth funds according to the California based Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute. November 06, 2009
Country Brand Index results published for 2009The United States has become the world’s top county brand for the first time in the fifth annual Country Brand Index (CBI), rising from the third spot in 2008. November 06, 2009
Gold Standard nominations process closedEntries for the 2009 Gold Standard Awards have closed with the programme having attracted significant interest among corporations, consultancies and government agencies. November 05, 2009
CIC should take advantage of London says development chiefThe China Investment Corporation has begun potentially planning its first international office in London,Think London has revealed. November 05, 2009
Sahara wins Citadel contractCitadel Capital a private equity firm in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the appointment of Sahara as its public relations consultancy. November 05, 2009
Indian minister calls for more pragmatism in dealing with IndiaIndia is different and unique and outsiders should accept its system as it is and work with it, said Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam. November 04, 2009
Pro and anti tobacco lobbies to clash in BangkokAn alliance of anti-tobacco and health activists will continue its campaign against a major tobacco promotional event which is to be held in Bangkok next week. November 04, 2009
New regulation to promote transparency in ChinaChinese government bodies failing to publicise information may face legal action, according to a draft regulation issued by the Supreme People's Court. November 03, 2009
Governments need smarter communications says Malaysian diplomatIn the era of globalisation, governments need to be smarter in handling issues of public interest and concern, such as the Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic, said leading Malaysian diplomat and academic , Tan Sri Hasmy Agam. November 03, 2009
Cyber security body appoints agencyThe International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) has hired Singapore-based agency Rice Communications as its global communications partner. November 01, 2009
US trade body elects new presidentThe Council of Public Relations Firms has announced the election of its new officers and directors with APCO president Margery Kraus becoming the chairman. November 01, 2009
H&K wins UN climate change contractGlobal comms consultancy Hill & Knowlton has become the official media sponsor for the UN Conference on Climate Change, COP15, to be held in Copenhagen in December. October 30, 2009
Thai government calls for more business engagementThailand's prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has called on business to give proper attention to transparency, governance and corporate social respobility while the public should recognise new investment and economic development. October 30, 2009
Ruder Finn wins Pfizer China contractRuder Finn has won the Pfizer oncology communications project which will target doctors and patients and will conduct the first large scale research study of breast cancer in China. October 29, 2009
Chambers unite over APEC trade talksFour Asia-Pacific business chambers in Singapore urge governments to place TPP negotiations at the top of their trade policy agendas October 26, 2009
UK rejects new lobbying regulationsBritish lobbyists will continue to operate freely across the UK civil service after the government backed away from imposing new regulations on the industry. October 26, 2009
Chevening scholarships now open in KoreaThe British Embassy in South Korea has announced that its Chevening scholarship programme is now open for applications from members of the public. October 26, 2009
ASEAN told of possible Myanmar breakthroughASEAN leaders have expressed reserved optimism that Myanmar's military government could shift its attitude towards detained pro-democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi. October 26, 2009
Upstream appoints Trend MicroThe internet content security firm Trend Micro has appointed Upstream Asia to manage its Singapore corporate communications and media relations programmes. October 26, 2009
New Indonesian cabinet attackedIndonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's new cabinet has attracted considerable criticism from analysts with claims that it will be insufficiently open to new policy initiatives. October 23, 2009
Weber Shandwick wins Vodafone contractVodafone Hutchison Australia has appointed Weber Shandwick as its new PR and media relations agency partner in Australia. October 21, 2009
Singapore government embarks on new campaignThe Singapore Ministry of Manpower has issued a tender for an advertising and PR agency to promote the employment of older workers. October 20, 2009
Credit crunch has reduced fraud potential says new reportA new report by a leading risk consultancy has suggested the global financial crisis has made it more difficult to commit corporate fraud. October 20, 2009
Bernanke issues warning as economies bounce backFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Barnanke has said that Asian economies have recovered strongly from the global economic crisis. October 20, 2009
Japanese trade unions step-up lobbyingAfter a long period of decline, Japan's trade unions are looking to exercise unprecedented influence on the formation of government policy. October 19, 2009
Alcoa appoints new PA vice presidentGlobal aluminium producer Alcoa Inc has announced the appointment of Daniel Cruise as vice president for public and government affairs. October 19, 2009
View Thailand as ASEAN bridge, Korn tells business leadersInternational business should view Thailand as a gateway to ASEAN, China and Japan, the Thai finance minister has told an audience of Irish business professionals. October 16, 2009
Twitter mobile service launched in JapanTwitter has announced the launch of a mobile version in Japan as it seeks to develop its website in a foreign language. October 16, 2009
Sports star to lead anti-smoking driveThe Chinese government has appointed the prominent sportsman Yao Ming to act as a spokesperson for a new nationwide anti-smoking campaign. October 14, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia co-hosts Singapore networking debateOver 35 senior public affairs, government relations and corporate communications professionals gathered this week for a panel debate and networking event on the theme of corporate diplomacy. October 14, 2009
Thain moves to Red BullEric Thain has joined Austrian energy drink brand Red Bull as communications director for the Asia-Pacific region. October 14, 2009
Sykes moves to telecoms giantTelecommunications company Telco Alcatel-Lucent has appointed Scott Sykes as director of media and external relations for Asia-Pacific. October 14, 2009
FD to launch public affairs function in ChinaFinancial Dynamics has announced the appointment of Jack Zhang as it establishes a public affairs practice in China. October 14, 2009
Ruder Finn secures BusinessWeek contractRuder Finn has been appointed by BusinessWeek as their PR Agency partner for the 2009 CEO Forum. October 13, 2009
B-M wins climate change contractAustralian climate change campaigner Cool NRG has appointed Burson-Marsteller to lead a PR drive into China and the US. October 09, 2009
Top US lobbying firms announce mergerWashington DC lobbying firms BKSH & Associates Worldwide and Timmons and Company have announced that they will merge to form the Prime Policy Group. October 07, 2009
New CSR challenges lie ahead for businessCSR Asia has conducted a survey of over 70 CSR experts in the region to look at what are the top 10 issues that companies will face in the next decade. October 05, 2009
Public affairs and communications 'bigger than ever' says Boeing ASEAN chiefBusiness must reach out more to government and should be supported by their embassies when doing so, the former US ambassador Ralph 'Skip' Boyce has told PublicAffairsAsia. October 05, 2009
Bite Communications expands Asia footprint with Upstream acquisitionPan-Asian PR, marcomms and public affairs player Upstream is set to be acquired by the European and US operator Bite Communications. October 03, 2009
US healthcare lobby under fire over Obama influenceThe US healthcare and insurance lobbies are coming under scrutiny after an intense round of activity on Capitol Hill. October 02, 2009
New push on regional co-operationA new trilateral agreement between China, Japan and South Korea has been signed following a day-long foreign ministers meeting in Shanghai. September 30, 2009
Hill & Knowlton hired by Beijing authorityThe Information Office of the Beijing Municipal People's Government has hired Hill & Knowlton to develop a communications strategy and promote the city to international media. September 30, 2009
Tourism Malaysia launch PR bidThe government of Malaysia is set to further its PR as it seeks a consultancy to promote its tourism industry. September 30, 2009
Weber Shandwick launches e-China guideA new guide to the people and processes of the Chinese government has been launched by Weber Shandwick in the country. September 30, 2009
Weber Shandwick to open Korean operationWeber Shandwick has announced that it is to establish a fully owned operation in Korea. September 24, 2009
Edelman announces Asia management switchEdelman has announced a shake-up of its management team as it seeks to boost operations in Hong Kong, Taiwan and North Asia. September 23, 2009
Chinese pledge further measures on corruptionChina's leading anti-corruption agency has pledged to make government officials reveal details of their assets and family members' income. September 21, 2009
Japanese civil service face new restrictionsJapanese civil servants will be barred from giving press conferences or associating with politicians under guidelines introduced by the new government determined to reduce the traditional influence of the bueaucracy. September 18, 2009
GolinHarris win Mekong Build contractGolinHarris has announced that it has been appointed by Habitat for Humanity China to support the 2009 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, the Mekong Build in China. September 18, 2009
Thai ruling expected on major corruption caseBusiness and political figures are awaiting a key ruling by the Thai National Anti-Corruption Commission followng a US case alleging corruption in the country. September 16, 2009
US consultation on Korean FTA closesThe United States Trade Representative Office has received more than 500 public comments on the free trade agreement with Korea. September 16, 2009
Major CPC meeting to debate fight against corruptionChina is expected to use this week's CPC Central Committee meeting to step up its efforts to tackle bribery and corruption by officials. September 16, 2009
Business awaits announcement of Japanese CabinetJapan's business lobby is awaiting the formal announcement of the incoming Cabinet amid ongoing horse-trading. September 11, 2009
US-ASEAN Business Council becomes Gold Standard Awards partnerThe US-ASEAN Business Council has become the latest organisation to become a partner in the 2009 Gold Standard Awards for public policy and communications. September 11, 2009
Asian MNCs 'need greater public affairs expertise'MNCs based in Asia have unprecedented opportunities in the current global business environment but need to bolster their public affairs and communications capabilities, a study by Fleishman-Hillard has found. September 10, 2009
Mandelson calls for China to adopt leadership roleBritish business secretary Lord Mandelson has highlighted the growing importance of the Chinese economy and the connection between business and stakeholders. September 09, 2009
Global Alliance announces scholarshipsThe Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management has announced the sponsorship of four scholarships to encourage international participantion at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)'s Master of Science in Communication Management (MScom) programme. September 08, 2009
Japanese business lobby gears up for fightJapan's newly elected government faces growing opposition from business lobbyists, which fear its policies on carbon emissions could hinder an economic recovery. September 04, 2009
Former Indian cabinet minister joins PublicAffairsAsia judging panelThe former Indian cabinet minister Mani Shankar Aiyar is the latest member to join the Gold Standard Awards judging panel. September 04, 2009
Decision makers invited to identify Asia's Gold Standard political communicatorBusiness leaders, NGO heads, politicians and members of the media are being urged to identify Asia's leading political communicator as part of a new awards programme launched across the region. September 04, 2009
Japan's election to define new PA challengesAs Yukio Hatoyama scores a victory in Japan's elections the public affairs challenges confronting the new government and the business community are emerging. August 31, 2009
Grayling takes the lead in new global structureGlobal PR parent company Huntsworth has announced that Grayling is to become the lead international public relations and public affairs brand for the group,one of four new divisions created in a major reorganisation. August 29, 2009
Agencies called to enter PRCA AwardsThe London based Public Relations Consultants Association has called for award nominations from non-UK based consultancies. August 28, 2009
New partner and judge for Gold Standard Awards programmePublicAffairsAsia has announced a high profile media partner and another senior-level judge for the Gold Standard Awards programme. August 28, 2009
Endemic corruption 'damaging' India's reputationEndemic corruption is harming India's reputation overseas, prime minister Manmohan Singh has said warning that foreign investors were being scared away by the 'menace'. August 26, 2009
New Chinese law 'will restrict' government powerChina is examining a draft law regulating government mandatory power as it seeks to prevent abuses of administrative responsibility. August 26, 2009
New PA chief at Saber SevenWill Burrington has been appointed as executive vice president of public affairs at Saber Seven, the media and technology company developing Dorthy.com. August 21, 2009
Ang takes helm at Upstream SingaporeUpstream Asia has announced the appointment of Bill Ang as managing director for Singapore and South East Asia. August 20, 2009
Ambani brothers lobby ahead of court battleAs the bitter gas battle between the Ambani brothers heads to the Supreme Court observers say both sides are lobbying in what could become a defining moment for India's economic and political future. August 20, 2009
Carnegie appoints China climate expertUS-China energy expert Taiya Smith has joined the Carnegie Endowment where she will lead project on barriers to green investment. August 19, 2009
Liew becomes head of BM Singapore practiceBurson-Marsteller has appointed Mike Liew as managing director of its corporate/financial practice in Singapore. August 18, 2009
Hill & Knowlton opens Chengdu officeHill & Knowlton has announced the opening of a new China office in Chengdu - capital of western China's most populous province. August 17, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia's Atack to lead US pushPublicAffairsAsia is set to expand its focus on the US with the announcement that European vice-president Steve Atack is to take responsibility for the United States. August 14, 2009
Samena appoints Connor as strategic adviserThe Samena Telecommunications Council has announced the appointment of Justin Connor as its strategic regulatory advisor. August 14, 2009
India-ASEAN deal to exclude IT and agricultureIndia and ASEAN have signed a free trade agreement after more than six years of negotiations, but the deal excludes software,information technology and a wide range of agricultural products. August 14, 2009
Chinese internet filter 'will be optional'The Chinese government has announced that a controversial Internet filter software will be optional for all users after plans to install it on computers sold in China caused a wave of protest. August 14, 2009
Garuda unveils crisis comms reviewGaruda Indonesia has appointed ICON International Communications as its regional public relations company for Australia and South East Asia. August 14, 2009
Danone drafts in Edelman KoreaDanone Korea has appointed Edelman to assist with communications and stakeholder engagement surrounding its entry into the Korean market. August 12, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia launches networking eventsTo celebrate its first anniversary this month PublicAffairsAsia magazine and network is set to launch its first wave of panel debates and networking events across the region. August 07, 2009
Body Shop takes lead in campagin against child sex traffickingBody Shop and Ruder Finn in Asia have joined forces to raise awareness and capaign against the sex trafficking of children and young people. August 06, 2009
India seeks to simplify FDI criteriaThe Indian government has announced measures which are being seen as a simplication for foreign business and investment vehicles seeking to invest in the country. August 05, 2009
IP survey shows chambers increasingly activeChambers of commerce around the world are increasingly active in the intellectual property arena, according to a new survey. August 04, 2009
Weber Shandwick boosts Indonesian teamGlobal PR operator Weber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Dian Noeh Abubakar as vice president of its Indonesian operations. August 04, 2009
Global Aids expert joins APCO councilWorld Aids expert Ambassador Mark Dybul has joined APCO Worldwide’s international advisory council. August 03, 2009
Rio Tinto lobby Chinese over detaineeAustralia is soon set to begin lobbying for a second consular visit with Rio Tinto Group executive Stern Hu who has been detained in China for allegedly stealing state secrets. August 03, 2009
JP Morgan promotes China research chiefJP Morgan Chase & Co. has appointed its chief economist Frank Gong to the newly created role of vice chairman of China investment banking. August 03, 2009
China and India 'retain faith in business'Trust in business in China and India has remained stable despite the impact of the financial crisis on the Asian tiger economies, an interim survey by Edelman has found. July 30, 2009
Kreab Gavin Anderson bolsters Beijing practiceThe agency push into China has continued with the announcement that Tom Grimmer is to join global communications consultancy Kreab Gavin Anderson. July 30, 2009
Japan's major brewers show big appetite for M&AsAsia's drinks industry has seen a wave of M&A activity in the first half of 2009, as Japan's major brewers look overseas to reposition themselves. July 29, 2009
US business presses for level playing field in ChinaA leading US firm has stepped up its calls for Washington to ensure China upholds a level playing field as foreign businesses seek to enter mainland markets. July 29, 2009
New UKIBC chairman makes India top priorityThe UK India Business Council's new chairman Patricia Hewitt has called for a greater effort to generate more bilateral trade and investment. July 28, 2009
GA Forum leads live Chinese radio debateThe members of the recently convened PublicAffairsAsia Government Affairs Forum have appeared on a live Chinese national radio programme. July 28, 2009
Sri Lanka in Washington lobbying pushThe government of Sri Lanka is engaged in a US$400,000 a year lobbying offensive in the United States, according to reports. July 24, 2009
Huntsman emphasises closer links with ChinaThe incoming US ambassador to China has signalled a new 'realist' direction in Sino-US engagement. July 24, 2009
Ketchum appoints new Shanghai chiefPublic relations agency Ketchum has promoted Darby Doll to be the general manager of its office in Shanghai. July 22, 2009
Worldcom PR appoints new chairmanThe Worldcom Public Relations Group has announced the appointment of Diego Biasi as worldwide chairman. July 21, 2009
London remains FDI capital of EuropeThink London, the foreign direct investment agency, has published its annual review, holding its top position in Europe as a destination for foreign direct investment. July 20, 2009
European chamber in China to reveal business outlookThe European Chamber of Commerce in China is this week set to unveil a survey illustrating business sentiment in the region. July 17, 2009
Weber Shandwick announces management moves in JapanWeber Shandwick has announced that its Japan CEO and president Takeo Nishitani has become representative director and chairman of the firm’s Japanese operations as Akihiko Kubo takes on responsibility for the operational management of the business. July 17, 2009
Singapore watchdog criticises corporate governance in public bodiesThe Singapore public sector has come under criticism for failure in corporate governance following a review by the country's spending watchdog. July 17, 2009
Top M&A support firms announcedSpecialist PR firm Financial Dynamics continues to provide communications advice on more mergers and acquisitions activity than any other firm in the Asia-Pacific region according to a report by Mergermarket newsletter. July 16, 2009
Weber Shandwick appointed to support Forbes Asia conferenceForbes Asia has appointed Weber Shandwick to provide public support and advice for the 2009 Forbes Global CEO Conference. July 16, 2009
Australian PR body appoints new CEOJon Bissett has been appointed the new CEO of the Public Relations Institute of Australia. July 16, 2009
Final call for Australian surveyThe deadline for the Australian PR industry's survey is approaching. July 14, 2009
Etihad appoints new senior VP corporate communicationsEtihad Airways has appointed Belinda de Rome as its new senior vice president to lead its corporate communications team. July 14, 2009
New figures reveal scale of Australia lobbyingThe Australian Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has revealed the number of official lobbyists operating in the country's parliament July 13, 2009
Malay nationalists score victory in language lobbyConcerns relating to Malayasia's competitiveness have been raised following a decision to stop using English in the teaching of maths and physics, following an intensive lobbying effort by Malay nationalists. July 10, 2009
South Korea warned by human rights agencySouth Korea's own human rights agency has said the current telecommunications law infringes upon the freedom of expression protected under the Constitution and asked the judiciary to take a cautious approach in dealing with legal cases. July 09, 2009
Bahrain telecoms regulator appoints new comms directorBasil Al-Arrayed is to join the Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. July 09, 2009
China thinks again on controversial internet planAn intense lobbying effort by the internet industry, computer producers and foreign governments has resulted in China delaying a controversial plan requiring all new computers to be equipped with an internet filtering software. July 03, 2009
Digital China Government Affairs Forum launchesPublicAffairsAsia has this week launched its new China Government Affairs Forum - an online discussion platform for public affairs professionals engaged in China. July 03, 2009
Hill & Knowlton takes stewardship of IPANHill & Knowlton has announced it has brought Indian public affairs and PR practice IPAN into its control. July 03, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia launches Gold Standard AwardsPublicAffairsAsia has unveiled the categories and preliminary judging panel for the inaugural Gold Standard Awards for public policy, government relations and corporate communications. June 29, 2009
Global Government Relations woos Ghanma in Middle EastDLA Piper's Global Government Relations practice has announced that Maher Ghanma is to take control of an expanding PA presence across the Middle East. June 29, 2009
Global industry leaders to determine 2009 Gold Standard AwardsThe Gold Standard Awards 2009 are to be judged by an unrivalled group of senior figures from business, consultancies, government bodies, NGOs and trade missions. June 26, 2009
Global blogger survey publishedText 100 has announced the results of its Global Blogger Survey. June 26, 2009
Qantas appoints new comms chiefQantas Airways has appointed Australian Tourism & Transport Forum executive director Olivia Wirth as head of corporate affairs. June 25, 2009
Procter and Gamble appoints new global communications headChristopher D.Hassall has been appointed Procter and Gambles new global external relations officer June 25, 2009
PR evaluation on the rise says new studyA new global survey of PR professionals has found that more practitioners than ever are measuring the effectiveness of their communications programmes. June 25, 2009
Task force calls for renewed Indo-US engagementUS-Indo relations have been allowed to wane and should be restored by new diplomatic and political ties between Washington and New Delhi, a new report has found. June 25, 2009
Starcom MediaVest appoints new corp comms chiefStarcom MediaVest Group India has announced the appointment of Amith Prabhu as associate director for corporate and brand communications. June 23, 2009
Social media leading to more bad news for corporations finds studyA new study has underlined the capacity of social media to generate bad headlines for major corporations. June 23, 2009
PR survey highlights focus on new mediaA new PR survey by the Global Alliance has shown an increasing emphasis on new media and measuring value by some of the world's leading PR practitioners. June 19, 2009
UN chief calls for greater engagement with business across Asia PacificThe most senior UN figure in Asia today calls for renewed engagement with business as she seeks to deliver a "more integrated Asia". June 19, 2009
Asian investment in London holds upThink London, the foreign direct investment agency for London, has welcomed the results for foreign direct investment including major projects from Asia, such as the China Construction Bank and the inauguaral Kingfisher flight from India to London. June 18, 2009
Brand Dubai 'will not act as censor' says chiefA new body established by Dubai's rulers to counter negative headlines will not act as a censor nor amount to a propaganda vehicle, a senior official has insisted. June 15, 2009
Asia watches as Google fends-off US anti-trust caseAsia's internet industry is watching closely as Google seeks to dissuade the US Department of Justice from bringing an anti-trust case. June 12, 2009
Graves moves to global roleChristopher Graves, Ogilvy Public Relations' president and regional CEO for Asia-Pacific, is to take over the company's global leadership. June 11, 2009
China and US will agree climate deal says DC expertAmid a huge lobbying and political offensive the US-China agreement on climate change is achievable by the autumn, the director of the Carnegie Institute’s Energy and Climate Programme has told a senate hearing in the US. June 04, 2009
Vriens announces link-up with Indonesia's Kiroyan PartnersSingapore-based government relations operator Vriens & Partners (V&P) has announced a partnership with Indonesian CSR and stakeholder engagement firm Kiroyan Partners. June 02, 2009
Mercator XXI appoints Wahby to lead Middle East expansionWashington PA firm Mercator XXI LLC has announced an expansion of its operations into the Middle East with the appointment of Hesham Wahby. May 31, 2009
Lee Myung-bak calls for ASEAN business partnershipSouth Korea has used a weekend summit to call for a "practical business community" with ASEAN on the issues of economy, the environment and culture. May 31, 2009
South Korea looks for lobby capital in USLobbyists, pressure groups and diplomats representing South Korea are set to step up their push for political support in Washington DC. May 30, 2009
Taiwan energy lobby seeks to end legislative logjamTaiwan's solar energy lobby is to step up its efforts to seek progress on a decade old bill for renewable energy development. May 29, 2009
Amnesty calls on business human rights focusBusinesses entering China markets should use their influence to lobby for a greater emphasis on human rights, the international group Amnesty International has said. May 28, 2009
Fleishman-Hillard makes moves in north AsiaFleishman-Hillard has made three senior appointments to its north Asian operations. May 27, 2009
New Thai party 'potential threat' to AbhisitThe Thai protest movement the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) has voted to establish a political party. May 27, 2009
China denies growth in fake drug industryThe Chinese goverment has hit back after claims it is turning a blind eye to a growing fake drug industry. May 27, 2009
Hart departs APCO Beijing for ChicagoGlobal PA operator APCO has continued to fuse its East and West capability with the announcement that senior China staffer Jennifer Hart is to join its Chicago office. May 27, 2009
M:Communications boosts Gulf teamM:Communications has appointed the former communications adviser to the Iraqi prime minister as managing director for the Gulf Region. May 25, 2009
Lobby groups: Indian election sets course for economic reformCorporations and lobby groups have given a positive response to the outcome of India's general election. May 22, 2009
NZTE boosts Asia links with new boardThe body reponsible for promoting New Zealand trade in Asia has appointed China expert Charles Finny to its board. May 21, 2009
Corporate culture 'at risk' warns OmnicomEmployee cutbacks and company restructuring resulting from the financial crisis are putting corporate culture at risk, a leading agency has suggested. May 19, 2009
London targets Korean businessesThe London government has announced new measures aimed at wooing business from across Asia following a visit by the city's mayor to Korea. May 19, 2009
Construction industry lobbies Dubai over unpaid debtsGroups representing the British construction and engineering industry are mounting a lobby to force the Dubai government to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid debts. May 15, 2009
Singapore Prison Service seeks agencyThe Singapore government is set to re-tender its contract to operate and promote the Yellow Ribbon project which campaigns for the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. May 15, 2009
American PA council calls for lobby reviewA leading US public affairs figure has criticised the effects of President Obama's move to restrict lobbying around the allocation of Recovery Act money. May 14, 2009
Human rights group targets Thai CommissionA human rights group has called for the resignation of the newly appointed members of Thailand's National Human Rights Commission. May 14, 2009
US energy industry sparks lobbying rowA major row has broken out in the US after the oil, gas and coal industry was accused of mounting a mass lobby to block President Obama's move towards a clean energy economy. May 13, 2009
Comms chiefs extend influence among CEOsSenior corporate communications professionals are increasingly functioning as a core part of a company's top tier management, according to a survey conducted by Weber Shandwick. May 12, 2009
BMW appoints new Asian corp comms chiefErin Atan has been appointed corporate affairs director at BMW Asia in Singapore, the regional corporate office of the BMW Group in Asia. May 08, 2009
UAE launches government leadership programmeThe UAE government has announced the launch of a new programme to equip senior officials with strategic leadership and change management skills. May 07, 2009
Ruwart to pioneer Pathfinder in AsiaGlobal PA provider APCO is set to launch a new service which brings a public affairs strategy to traditional marketing by anticipating the response of stakeholders beyond the traditional customer base. May 07, 2009
New rules needed for effective communicators says Text 100Business leaders must do more to map and connect their messages to their personal style and the nature of their stakeholders as a result of greater negative pressures in the global economy, a leading PR consultancy has said. May 06, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia launches digital Thought Leaders editionNew thinking from nine senior public affairs and government relations professionals is showcased in the first PublicAffairsAsia Thought Leaders digital edition which is launched today. May 04, 2009
Edelman appoints Lavin as PA chairmanEdelman has announced a major boost to its government relations capability with the appointment of former US ambassador Frank Lavin as chairman of its public affairs practice. May 04, 2009
ExxonMobil appoints Jaafar as Malaysia public affairs chiefExxonMobil has appointed Farid Jaafar as public affairs manager in Malaysia following the retirement of veteran PA chief Mokhtar Daud. May 03, 2009
Communications key in Mexican flu responseAs the World Health Organisation seeks to manage the information flow surrounding the growing Mexican flu epidemic, one leading Asian corporate communicator has warned that successful news management will prove vital to the future of industries such as aviation. April 29, 2009
Fortune 500 corporate blog adoption slow and steady according to new reportThe Fortune 500 are progressing further in their adoption of public-facing corporate blogs than previous research has suggested. April 29, 2009
Golin Harris partners Family Council campaignThe Hong Kong Family Council has embarked on a new campaign to emphasise the importance of the family unit. April 28, 2009
AMCHAM China calls for action on stimulusThe American Chamber of Commerce in the People’s Republic of China has released its 2009 White Paper on the State of American Business in China. April 28, 2009
Global software association hunts second DC lobbyistThe importance of recruiting frontline government affairs professionals for lobbying roles in Washington has been highlighted by a recent people move at the Entertainment Software Association. April 27, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia expands digital offeringPublicAffairsAsia is set to expand its scope and influence with the launch of a series of new digital innovations over the coming weeks. April 24, 2009
World Bank to lobby for Asian action on businessThe World Bank is set to lobby Asian governments to accelerate the reforms required to secure and expand foreign investment. April 24, 2009
EU Chamber in China meet to discuss procurementThe European Union Chamber of Commerce has met with the National Development and Reform Commission to discuss a range of public procurement issues. April 24, 2009
Meetings 'still matter' finds Hilton surveyNew research has revealed that conference calls and other modern forms of e-communications may not be effective in developing relationships between colleagues and clients. April 24, 2009
Top China expert joins CarnegieMichael Pettis, one of the foremost experts on the Chinese economy, has joined the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. April 22, 2009
South Korean court acquits bloggerA South Korean court has acquitted a blogger charged with spreading false information on the Internet. April 20, 2009
US trade lobby targets Shanghai expoThe organizing team of the USA national pavilion planned for the Shanghai 2010 World Expo has appointed Ruder Finn as its global PR agency. April 20, 2009
Davidson appointed to global BM health postBurson-Marsteller has announced the appointment of Lisa Davidson as its managing director of its global healthcare practice. April 20, 2009
MS&L appoints new healthcare chiefMS&L has appointed Ken Hirata as director of its healthcare practice in Japan. April 20, 2009
Indian election website launchedInternet Search Engine Sagoon www.sagoon.com has announced the launch of a dedicated site India Election 09. April 17, 2009
Vietnamese PM welcomes more Australian investmentThe Vietnamese Government will create favourable conditions for Australian businesses to invest and operate in Viet Nam according to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. April 17, 2009
New Japanese law allows action against foreign governmentsJapan's parliament has unanimously passed legislation that sets rules for Japanese companies to file civil lawsuits with courts in Japan against foreign governments. April 17, 2009
New communications drive urged to restore global confidence in ThailandThailand urgently requires a major communications and promotional drive to restore international investor confidence, business leaders have said. April 17, 2009
Weber Shandwick appoints new PA chief in ShanghaiWeber Shandwick has appointed Miranda Cai director of its public affairs practice in Shanghai. April 15, 2009
Ford Motors appoints Lawson to top PA roleThe Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Pete Lawson as vice president of government relations. April 15, 2009
Edelman makes senior CSR appointmentEdelman has named Jane Madden to the new position of senior vice president, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. April 14, 2009
Weber Shandwick makes Malaysia appointmentWeber Shandwick has appointed Rozani Jainudeen as its general manager in Malaysia. April 13, 2009
Ogilvy wins BFA contractThe Boao Forum for Asia has reappointed Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide to manage its annual Asian leadership conference. April 13, 2009
India remains 'indispensable regional actor'A leading US think tank has said that India remains an "indispensable regional actor" in the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. April 10, 2009
Multinationals prepare for Chinese health pushThe healthcare and technology sectors are preparing for a fresh government affairs push into China following the announcement of a US$124 billion investment programme. April 10, 2009
Taiwan rejects corruption surveyPresident Ma Ying-jeou has rejected an international survey showing that Taiwan is more corrupt than China. April 09, 2009
China and India increase corporate disclosureCompanies in China and India are increasingly disclosing their practices under the UN Global Compact’s mandatory disclosure framework, a report this week has revealed. April 09, 2009
Global engineers choose new agencyThe international professional association for mechanical engineers has chosen New York-based Affect Strategies to deliver its public relations programme. April 09, 2009
Facebook reaches 200 millionInternational networking website Facebook has welcomed its 200 millionth user, co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has said. April 09, 2009
Tourism Malaysia launches 'Truly Business' websiteTourism Malaysia and ISC Group have jointly launched a website Malaysia: Truly Business. April 08, 2009
Fleishman-Hillard wins Korean "green" contractFleishman-Hillard has won the contract to develop a comprehensive communications plan for the Korean government's green initiatives. April 08, 2009
Former Clinton aide joins PR firm GutenbergGutenberg Communications has announced that former White House comms chief Loretta Ucelli to be come a senior adviser to its global client base. April 07, 2009
BBC to cover Indian election via trainThe BBC will report the forthcoming Indian general election on a train that will carry journalists and reporters around the country. April 07, 2009
World Vision India appoints new agencyWorld Vision India has appointed Hanmer MS&L Communications to handle its communications and PR activity. April 06, 2009
Expectations grow ahead of ASEAN summitSenior policy and business figures are urging Asian political leaders to use this week's ASEAN summit to assert a key role in a new world economic order. April 06, 2009
Rolls-Royce appoints new global comms chiefRichard Carter has joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as director of global communications. April 06, 2009
Lobby groups welcome G20 focus on stimulus and developmentAsian and global lobby groups have welcomed the outcome of the G20 meeting despite warning that it has "fallen short" on measures needed to respond to the global economic situation. April 01, 2009
Indian comms industry to examine public policy issuesThe Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) is set to convene its annual meeting in Bangalore with a focus on public policy and social issues. April 01, 2009
Asia Society announces 2009 young leadersThe Asia Society has announced the names of the 2009 class of Fellows for its Asia 21 Young Leaders Initiative, the leading cross-sectoral leadership development programme in the Asia-Pacific region. April 01, 2009
Weber Shandwick wins new pharma contractWeber Shandwick has won a new contact for its healthcare practice in China with the Belgium-based global biopharma firm UCB PHARMA. April 01, 2009
Thailand's PR problems mount as protests flareThailand has been warned that the country's ongoing political crisis could become a major economic, reputational and public relations problem internationally. April 01, 2009
UNESCAP warns of triple challenge to AsiaThe United Nations has identified the economic downturn, food and fuel price volatility and climate change as vital challenges confronting Asia. March 26, 2009
Agency reports surge in healthcare public relationsThe growth of healthcare PR and PA in Asia has been underlined by a recent flurry of new contracts in China. March 26, 2009
Edelman promotes Pereira to new India roleGlobal PR operator Edelman has announced senior changes to its India team in a move which sees Roger Pereira become global vice chairman. March 26, 2009
News Corp appoints new Asian communications chiefMedia giant News Corporation has announced the appointment of Alice Macandrew as head of corporate communications at its Asia division. March 26, 2009
Weber Shandwick launches South East Asia PA practiceWeber Shandwick has announced an expansion to its growing public affairs practice with a push into South East Asia. March 23, 2009
PR 'key to brand value' suggests studyPR can do more to advance brand value than advertising, according to a survey of the "Top 100 Global Brands" released this week. March 19, 2009
Porter Novelli appoints global health directorPublic relations firm Porter Novelli has named Peter Pitts as its director of global healthcare provision. March 18, 2009
Ketchum extends its 'green footprint'Ketchum has obtained two new "green" Hong Kong contracts. March 18, 2009
Vietnam calls for more foreign investment actionVietnamese deputy prime minister Nguyen Sinh Hung has insisted the country's economy will prove resilient. March 18, 2009
China uses new law to stop Coca-Cola dealThe Chinese government has rejected Coca-Cola's $2.3 billion bid to buy the Huiyan Juice Group, the Ministry of Commerce has announced. March 18, 2009
Think London hosts Chinese business weekLondon is set to use its upcoming status as Olympic city to score new client wins. March 17, 2009
APCO strikes global partnership dealAPCO Worldwide has signed a partnership deal with BCM International Regulatory Analytics LLC. March 13, 2009
Ketchum makes senior digital appointmentKetchum Greater China has appointed Clement Lau as senior vice president of digital communications. March 13, 2009
Business still optimistic about China says new surveyCompanies remain optimistic about their future in China despite a 40 per cent drop in investment budgets, according to a survey conducted by The American Chamber of Commerce in South China. March 13, 2009
HK puts government website to tenderThe government of Hong Kong is understood to be engaged in an invitation only tender to reconfigure and enhance the gov.hk website. March 12, 2009
Kraus joins women entrepreneurs hall of fameThe founder of the global PA operator APCO has been inducted into a select group of leading US women entrepreneurs. March 12, 2009
UAE government appoints media spokesmenThe UAE government has announced plans to create a media spokesman for each individual ministry. March 12, 2009
Exclusive survey: China to lead Asia PA growthChina is set to lead the growth in public affairs and government relations activity in Asia, according to an exclusive survey of the region’s consultancy CEOs. March 09, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia extends reach and scopeAs the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine is published, the network is set to unveil further expansion with the publication of a groundbreaking report and the launch of a pan-Asian public policy and communications awards programme. March 07, 2009
Chinese premier pledges tough fight against corruptionThe Chinese government will strengthen its efforts to promote clean government and combat corruption, Premier Wen Jiabao said in a speech the National Peoples Congress (NPC) on Thursday. March 06, 2009
JWT launches online anxiety indicatorJWT has launched AnxietyIndex.com, an on-line version of their 2003 initiative, which could be a potentially useful tool for the public affairs and corp comms professional. March 06, 2009
Internet name regulator to step downPaul Twomey, CEO of the world's Internet domain name regulator, will leave the group at the end of 2009 after 12 years. March 03, 2009
Korea and New Zealand set to agree an FTAKorea and New Zealand have agreed to launch formal negotiations for a free trade agreement this year during their leaders' summit in Auckland. March 03, 2009
India prepares for uncertain electionIndia will hold a general election between April 16 and May 13, election officials have announced. March 03, 2009
GolinHarris appoints public affairs vice presidentGolinHarris Public Affairs has announced the appointment of global energy expert, Mike Schmidt as vice president. March 02, 2009
Newell PR win cleantech contractHong Kong based Newell Public Relations along with Sterling Communications in the US, Johnson King in Europe and Pressman in India, have secured the global contract for The Cleantech Group, a company specialising in clean technologies. February 27, 2009
Korea and ASEAN cement free trade dealKorea and all members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed a free-trade agreement in manufactured goods and services at the ASEAN summit. February 27, 2009
Japanese teenagers addicted to mobilesA new survey has shown Japanese teenagers send or receive dozens of emails a day. February 26, 2009
Weber Shandwick launches new PR benchmarksWeber Shandwick has launched a new range of communications metrics to assist clients to evaluate a return on investment across online and offline campaigns. February 26, 2009
New media will play greater role in Singapore governmentSingapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong has said his government recognised the growing reach and influence of new media. February 26, 2009
Former PM Blair establishes political consultancyBritain's former prime minister Tony Blair has established a global consultancy offering political and economic advice. February 22, 2009
Patton Boggs woos Wisner for India lobbyAmerican lobbying firm Patton Boggs LLP is to bolster its Indian capability with the appointment of American diplomat Frank G. Wisner next month. February 20, 2009
Ogilvyhealth appoints new Asian directorOgilvyHealth has announced the appointment of Stephanie Stamatakou as its new regional director. February 20, 2009
Kreab and Gavin Anderson announce mergerKreab and Gavin Anderson & Company have announced a merger which combines the two firms into a major global force in strategic communications consultancy. February 16, 2009
Microsoft appoints new corporate comms VPMicrosoft Corp has announced that Simon Sproule will join the company as vice president of corporate communications. February 13, 2009
New Zealand lobby firm hires consultantAuckland-based corporate and public affairs consultancy Exceltium has announced the appointment of Sarah Phillips as a senior consultant. February 13, 2009
Edelman: Asia business faces slump in trustTrust in business in Asia and around the world has fallen significantly in the wake of corporate misconduct, food safety scandals and the global economic meltdown, according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer. February 12, 2009
Gavin Anderson makes two PA movesGavin Anderson has further strengthened its public affairs capability in Asia-Pacific with two senior appointments. February 11, 2009
Pakistani government calls for new communications driveThe Pakistani federal minister for information and broadcasting has called for stronger strategic communication efforts to counter extremist propaganda and prevent terrorism. February 11, 2009
Weber Shandwick China MD wins awardWeber Shandwick China managing director David Liu has been awarded the industry achievement Award by the Chinese Public Relations Association. February 11, 2009
South Korean government appoints US lobbyistThe South Korean government has signed a contract with a US lobbying firm in efforts to facilitate the U.S. Congress's ratification of the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement. February 09, 2009
Top Chinese officials strengthen Latin American linksTwo top Chinese officials have started visits to Latin America as part of an intensified effort to strengthen ties with the region. February 09, 2009
BM appoints Singapore MDBurson-Marsteller has appointed Sahala Sianipar as the managing director of its corporate/financial practice in Asia Pacific. February 09, 2009
WE to host online health debateHealthcare online regulations are to be discussed at a live event and a webcast hosted by Waggener Edstrom Worldwide. February 09, 2009
United makes key public affairs appointmentsUnited Airlines has named General Motors communications vice-president Tony Cervone as chief communications officer and senior vice president of corporate communications. February 06, 2009
Gavin Anderson bolsters global networkGavin Anderson & Company has agreed to integrate BAN, one of the leading communications firms in Portugal into its international network. February 05, 2009
New guide to Asian PR publishedA newly published guide to the Asian PR industry offers insights into the theory and ethics of the industry as well as practical advice for pr practitioners and University students across the region. February 05, 2009
Asian bosses 'most fearful' about internet reputational riskThree in four Asian executives believe the internet could pose a significant risk to their corporate reputation, a new report has revealed. February 04, 2009
Openwave appoints new government relations chiefGobal software corporation,Openwave has announced the appointment of Bruce K. Posey as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. February 04, 2009
Mobile company appoints new Malaysian corp comms bossDiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd has appointed Zaiton Hj Idrus to head its Corporate Affairs Division. February 04, 2009
Murdoch aqcuires new corporate responsibility roleJames Murdoch has become a new member of GlaxoSmithKline's Corporate Responsibility Committee. February 04, 2009
Emirates extends contract with Ruder Finn ChinaEmirates Airline has announced it will extend its five year PR contract with Ruder Finn and extend its activity into south China and Hong Kong. February 03, 2009
HK government invites bids for US public relations briefThe Hong Kong government is seeking a PR consultancy to drive its public relations and trade promotion in the United States. February 03, 2009
Kelly becomes AIG vice-chairmanAmerican International Group has announced that Anastasia Kelly has been named vice chairman, reporting to AIG chairman and chief executive officer Edward Liddy. February 02, 2009
Low becomes Levi's corporate affairs chiefLevi's has drafted in Celina Low to oversee a wide ranging corporate affairs brief which includes government affairs and public policy. February 01, 2009
Edelman acquires Coory & AssociatesIndependently-owned global PR operator Edelman has acquired Coory & Associates as it seeks to develop its training and strategic counsel services. February 01, 2009
New appointees join ABACThe United States Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council (ABAC) has announced a series of new members. January 30, 2009
Crisis comms 'must have PA input' says new reportCompanies must engage with PA practices and give greater consideration to stakeholders and timelines when calculating how to respond to a crisis, according to a new report. January 30, 2009
McGraw-Hill appoints new global comms chiefThe McGraw-Hill Companies have announced the appointment of D. Edward (Ted) Smyth as executive vice president of corporate affairs. January 30, 2009
Davos: World leaders discuss global crisisThe world's political and business leaders are adopting a pessimistic but resolute stance as they debate the deepening economic crisis at the high profile Davos World Forum in Switzerland. January 29, 2009
Snoddon becomes APCO Asia CEOAPCO Worldwide has announced that its vice chairman Larry Snoddon is to become chief executive officer of the firm’s Asia regional business. January 29, 2009
Korea launches national branding initiativeThe Korean government has launched a new panel to raise the international profile of the country. January 23, 2009
Bahrain joins with IT industry in piracy clampdownMicrosoft Gulf has joined forces with the Bahrain Ministry of Information on the latest software piracy offensives in Manama. January 22, 2009
Ogilvy boosts Beijing teamOgilvy has announced the appointment of Sandy Moore as director of Ogilvy PR and Sarah Guldin as a senior manager for the Ogilvy Group in Beijing. January 22, 2009
Barroso emphasises close EU ties with ChinaJose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president, has said that the European Union places great importance to developing relations with China. January 21, 2009
EU and Korea make 'significant progress' on free trade dealKorea and the European Union have made progress on free trade talks at a meeting in Seoul. January 21, 2009
Asia prepares for Obama engagementBusiness and political leaders are preparing for renewed engagement with the US after Barack Obama used his inauguration speech to pledge a "new era of responsibility" at a time of international uncertainty. January 20, 2009
EU calls for greater Japanese accessThe European rail and aviation lobbies are to step up their efforts to access Japanese markets . January 19, 2009
Ogilvy PR appoints new MDOgilvy PR has announced the promotion of Debby Cheung to group MD in China. January 19, 2009
Chinese Foreign Ministry appoints new spokesmanMa Zhaoxu has been appointed head of the Information Department for the Chinese Foreign Ministry. January 16, 2009
Fleishman-Hillard secures Singapore promotion contractFleishman-Hillard has added to its public affairs portfolio by securing the contract to promote a "gracious" image on behalf of the Singapore Kindness Movement. January 16, 2009
Donohue gives assurance on US-Korean free tradeThe head of the US Chamber of Commerce has downplayed suggestions that the Obama administration may turn its back on its trade agreement with Korea. January 16, 2009
Tune Money appoints Air Asia comms chief as CEOOn-line financial services company Tune Money Sdn Bhd has appointed Joyce Lai its chief executive officer. January 16, 2009
Elaf Bank appoints new PR headBahrain-based Islamic investment bank Elaf has appointed Nasser Haram to head up its public relations and support services department. January 15, 2009
New Zealand summit will tackle key economic issuesNew Zealand prime minister John Key has announced the government will hold a "jobs summit" to look at ideas that will keep New Zealanders employed in 2009. January 14, 2009
Chinese take tough line on drug and food safetyChina has vowed to take a hard line on any breach of its regulations governing drug and food safety. January 14, 2009
Trong calls for greater regional co-operationVietnamese National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong has called upon Asia-Pacific lawmakers to enter into discussions to promote increased regional co-operation and to adopt wide-ranging measures to help the region tackle any challenges that arise during 2009. January 14, 2009
Amnesty appoints new government relations MDAmnesty International USA (AIUSA) has announced the appointment of Betsy Wright Hawkings as the new Managing Director of Government Relations. January 14, 2009
China web users reach 298mChina's fast-growing population of Internet users has risen to 298 million after overtaking the United States last year to become the world's largest. January 14, 2009
Deloitte predicts major governmental changeThe role of government will change dramatically as a result of the global financial crisis, a leading Indian analyst has said. January 13, 2009
Hong Kong tops economic freedom indexHong Kong has been named as the world's freest economy - retaining the top position for the 15th consecutive year according to an annual study. January 13, 2009
Rudder Finn wins key cotton contractRuder Finn China has been selected to represent Cotton Incorporated and Cotton Council International to promote its co-sponsored 2009 public relations campaign in China. January 12, 2009
Citadel Capital appoints corp comms chiefCitadel Capital has announced the appointment of Ghada Hammouda to the position of Head of Corporate Communications. January 12, 2009
New portal launches to promote women's economic roleA new global website promoting gender equality as a means of achieving lasting economic advances has gone live. January 12, 2009
H&K recruits Singapore MPGlobal PR and PA provider Hill & Knowlton has recruited a local Singaporean member of parliament to its expanding public affairs practice. January 08, 2009
China moves to restrict overseas investmentThe prospects for "China-out" public affairs and investment activity could be restricted by draft regulations which would force companies to seek approval for any foreign investment over US$100 million. January 08, 2009
ASEAN summit moved amid security fearsNew Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has announced that the 14th Asean summit will now be held at Hua Hin, about 200km south of Bangkok and will take place between February 27and March 1. January 08, 2009
Nike to review Chinese corp comms strategySports giant Nike is to review its corporate communications contract in China according to reports. January 07, 2009
Toyota overhauls PA practiceJapanese car manufacturer Toyota has announced a major overhaul of its global public affairs operation. January 06, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia to launch industry surveyPublicAffairsAsia is set to conduct an in-depth survey of the public affairs, corporate communications and government relations sectors in Asia. January 06, 2009
UK parliament calls for tougher lobbying rulesA major review of the rules governing those seeking to influence the British parliament could be in prospect after a parliamentary report criticised the industry. January 06, 2009
China maintained strong M&A activity in 2008.China's mergers and acquisitions activity remained resilient in 2008 despite the global financial situation, making it the best performer in Asia according to a new report. January 06, 2009
Biden heads to South-West AsiaUS Vice President-elect Joe Biden is heading to Southwest Asia on a US congressional trip. January 06, 2009
Corporate PR vital advises leading Japanese expertPublic relations is vital for the internal and external strategy of a company, corporate executives have been told at a symposium in Japan. December 30, 2008
GolinHarris unveils new global PA brandGolinHarris has announced the launch of a new global brand with a digital focus which will operate out of the US. December 30, 2008
Industry ends year of strong performanceThis year has been a solid 12 months for communications firms in Asia although next year will present challenges and risks but also potential growth for the PA and PR sectors, early stage research has suggested. December 30, 2008
New Thai protests prevent crucial parliamentary sittingThousands of protesters have blockaded Thailand's parliament forcing new premier Abhisit Vejjajiva to delay his maiden policy speech prolonging the long running political crisis. December 29, 2008
Japanese decision-making slowed by officialdomJapanese government officials have started to keep their distance from the administration of Prime Minister Taro Aso, while making overtures to the largest opposition party in view of a possible change of government. December 29, 2008
South Korean regulatory reform on courseThe Lee Myung-bak government's initiative to overhaul domestic business conditions has set off on a strong footing, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said. December 24, 2008
Two key bills passed in MalaysiaBarisan Nasional has managed to get two reform bills on corruption and the judiciary passed without a single amendment. December 23, 2008
Japanese exports slumpJapan's Finance Ministry has reported that global exports have slumped by nearly 27% in November and that exports to the United States dropped by almost 34%. December 23, 2008
Catilina Marketing appoints new government affairs chiefThe Catalina Marketing Corporation has announced the appointment of Claire DeMatteis as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary with responsiblity for managing all corporate legal and governmental matters. December 22, 2008
Vietnam advised to change its investment policiesVietnam needs to adjust its investment policies to make the most effective use of foreign direct investment a workshop in Ha Noi has been told. December 22, 2008
Hu Jintao pledges more reformChina will press ahead with the reform programme which in the past 30 years has transformed its economy into the world's fourth-largest said President Hu Jintao in a televised speech on Thursday. December 19, 2008
ASEAN Summit moved to February 2009The Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat has agreed to reschedule the Asean Summit to the third week of February 2009. December 15, 2008
Weber Shandwick appoints Brussels CEOWeber Shandwick has announced major changes to senior staff in its European Union offices. December 13, 2008
East Asia 'coping well' with crisisEast Asian economies are better equipped to deal with the global economic slowdown, the World Bank has said. December 12, 2008
APCO adds Indian diplomat to advisory councilInternational PA operator APCO has announced the appointment of the former Indian ambassador to the US as a member of its international advisory council. December 11, 2008
China moves to boost M&A activityChinese state media has reported that the China Banking Regulatory Commission has revised regulations allowing qualifying banks to finance mergers and acquisitions for all domestic companies for the first time. December 11, 2008
Arkansas recruits Beijing firm to mount trade lobbyThe US state of Arkansas is to mount a trade lobby in China as it seeks to attract manufacturing and IT investment from the mainland. December 11, 2008
Thailand needs positive PR warns DanaiEffective PR strategies can be used to defeat the economic crisis looming in Thailand, one of the country's leading communicators has said. December 10, 2008
Tsang: Full democracy will not equal sovereigntyHong Kong will not be able to use universal suffrage to breach the will of Beijing, the chief executive has said. December 09, 2008
APCO announces HIV campaign partnershipAPCO Worldwide has announced a partnership to deliver communications and strategic support towards the goal of eliminating HIV. December 08, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia magazine launchedPublicAffairsAsia has continued its expansion with the publication of its first quarterly magazine. December 07, 2008
China analyst warns of social turmoilChina risks massive social turmoil next year as the economy slows and the number of jobless grows, a leading Communist Party thinker has warned. December 05, 2008
Social media 'will make China more honest'The online and social media has a vital role to play in cementing integrity among the Chinese people, the country's information minister has said. December 05, 2008
UAE may create new human rights bodyUAE foreign minister, Dr Anwar Gargash has announced the possible establishment of a National Human Rights Commission. December 05, 2008
Tripartite summit to be heldThe new Japanese premier Taro Aso will attend a high level tripartite summit with China and South Korea. December 05, 2008
Japan freezes loan-aid in fight against Vietnamese corruptionJapan has frozen low-interest loans to Vietnam until it takes "meaningful" steps to eliminate corruption in its public works programmes. December 05, 2008
Call for ASEAN summit to be held quicklySingapore has urged that the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Countries be held as early as next January. December 04, 2008
Chinese pledge to strengthen Sino-US tradeChina has voiced hope of success for the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) with the United States later this week, saying that both sides will make efforts to promote the healthy and stable development of Sino-US economic relations. December 03, 2008
Thai political vacuum halts policy-makingThe political vacuum created by the Thai Constitutional Court ruling on Tuesday could result in further damage to Thailand's economy as key spending measures are delayed pending the appointment of a new government. December 03, 2008
Pfizer Singapore mounts anti-smoking drivePfizer Singapore has this week mounted a new campaign aimed at reducing smoking in the city state. November 27, 2008
China firms boost London's prospectsLondon says it is poised to become the European Capital for Chinese companies entering EU markets. November 27, 2008
Political crisis damaging Thai business and economyThe on-going political clashes in Thailand have led communications figures to warn that advertising and PR is set to slump amid a deterioration in the country's economic prospects. November 27, 2008
Epstein move to Qantas sparks lobby rowKevin Rudd's former chief of staff David Epstein will be the new corporate affairs boss for Qantas reporting directly to Allan Joyce. November 26, 2008
Indonesian Central Bank reassures markets over the rupiahMarket fears that Indonesia may impose capital controls to rescue the rupiah increased after the the Indonesian currency fell to a new decade low on Friday. November 23, 2008
Leslie: China 'will drive consultancy growth'Chinese multinationals are set to increase their spend and focus on public affairs, government relations and PR as they shift their business into Western markets, Weber Shandwick chairman Jack Leslie says today. November 21, 2008
EU business calls for strengthened dialogue with ChinaEuropean business interests in Beijing are pressing for the EU-China summit to enhance dialogue on Sino-European isues. November 20, 2008
China vital say embattled auto manufacturersAs it lobbies hard for a government-funded bail-out General Motors Corp has said China could become vital to the survival of the US automotive industry. November 19, 2008
Global plastics industry lobby group launchedThe Kellen Company has announced the creation of a new plastics industry division to represent the global industry. November 17, 2008
Dow Chemical expands Middle East PA divisionDow Chemical has expanded its public affairs division in India, the Middle East and Africa with the appointment of Mira Meghdessian as media and community relations manager. November 17, 2008
China growth secured by $43bn infrastructure programmeA leading State Council researcher has projected that the Chinese government will spend US$43.92 billion on its stimulus plan in order to secure nine per cent growth next year. November 14, 2008
Vietnam News Agency launches online offeringThe Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has launched an e-newspaper as its seeks to take its product direct to readers and revamp its core offering. November 13, 2008
Transition team announces new lobby rulesA major overhaul of US lobbying rules is to be unveiled by the incoming US administration. November 12, 2008
Dumont becomes Ruder Finn Asia chairmanRuder Finn has promoted Jean-Michel Dumont to the new position as chairman of its Asian operations. November 11, 2008
UAE set for new laws to attract businessThe UAE is set to introduce a new banking credit law and a revised draft company law as it seeks to enhance the investment environment in the Gulf. November 11, 2008
Regester Larkin announces Hong Kong moveRegester Larkin has announced a move into the Asian market with the launch of a Hong Kong office. November 09, 2008
KKR appoints McKillop as director of global communicationsKohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. has announced that Japan expert Peter McKillop is to become director of global communications. November 07, 2008
JP Morgan India recruits Finance Ministry chiefJP Morgan has announced the appointment of senior government adviser Jahangir Aziz as chief economist for its Indian operations. November 06, 2008
Accor appoints Lewis as communications chiefAccor has appointed Evan Lewis as vice president Communications - Asia Pacific. November 06, 2008
Hill & Knowlton appoints Holden as Beijing MDHill & Knowlton has announced John Holden as managing director of its Beijing operation amid a growth in business related to Chinese firms "going global". November 06, 2008
Slowdown 'could jeapordise' China's social developmentSenior figures in the NGO and CSR communities are warning that the global slowdown could result in serious setbacks in the development of China's social policy. November 03, 2008
Thai retail lobby withdraws from government committeesThe lobby group representing Thai retailers has broken off its links with the government review into the sector after commerce ministers fast-tracked legislation without consultation. November 02, 2008
British prime minister to lead Gulf business lobbyThe British prime minister is leading a business delegation to the Middle East as the UK seeks Gulf investment to stabilise the global economy. November 01, 2008
UN chief: Indian business must act on climate changeUN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has used a trip to India to urge corporations to work with government to combat climate change. October 31, 2008
China to add new laws to Civil CodeChina has announced plans to add two new laws to its Civil Code by 2010 as it seeks to develop a more established social welfare system. October 31, 2008
Critics vow to fight Indonesia anti-porn lawsCampaign groups and opposition politicians have vowed to continue their fight against new anti-pornography laws. October 30, 2008
Omran boosts external affairs capabilityOman-based group Omran has appointed Abdul Wahid Abdul Aziz Al Farsi as external affairs manager. October 30, 2008
Asean business condemns Thai summit moveAsian business groups have criticised the Thai government's decision to move the Asean leaders summit from Bangkok to Chiang Mai amid on-going security concerns. October 30, 2008
APCO hires FHI's Ross to health practiceGlobal public affairs firm APCO has announced the appointment of HIV policy expert Dr Jeremy Ross to its Asia healthcare practice. October 28, 2008
US Congress approves second Hmong rights lobbyThe US Congress has approved Hmong National Development Inc. as a recognised lobbying organisation in Washington DC despite confusion over the group's name. October 28, 2008
Coca-Cola to detail Asia CSR thinkingGlobal drinks giant Coca-Cola is to flesh out its latest thinking on business and social engagement. October 27, 2008
Congress sources press for early Indian electionSenior figures in the Congress party are considering a February Lok Sabha election despite Manmohan Singh's insistence on holding the poll on schedule. October 27, 2008
ASEM presses for Chinese supportBusiness and government from across Asia and Europe is calling on China to become more engaged in efforts to stave off the current financial crisis. October 24, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia expands partnershipsThe PublicAffairsAsia network has continued to develop its external presence by becoming the partner for two major upcoming Asian public affairs related events. October 24, 2008
China Unicom makes merger people movesChina Unicom has announced changes to its senior management and government engagement following the merger with China Netcom Group Corporation (CNGC). October 20, 2008
Dubai government appoints new media chiefThe Dubai Municipality has named Ahmed Salman Hassan Al Salman as its new head of media in the corporate marketing and relations department. October 19, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia expands in India and ChinaPublicAffairsAsia has continued its growth with the launch of two new websites focussing on the expanding PA and corporate communications industries in China and India. October 17, 2008
APCO announces triple hire to growing China businessGlobal public affairs consultancy APCO has announced three senior China hires as it continues its investment drive in emerging markets. October 16, 2008
Credit crisis: Business leaders and politicians 'failed communications test'The global credit crisis has been exacerbated by a failure to communicate effectively with employees and the public, according to a survey released today. October 15, 2008
Tsang pledges action as Hong Kong faces 'uncertain times'The Hong Kong government is ready and willing to take "decisive action" to avert the impact of the global credit crisis, chief executive Donald Tsang has said. October 14, 2008
Credit crisis prompts new H&K advisory serviceHill & Knowlton is to use its Hong Kong base as part of a three office global response service specialising in counselling comms chiefs and CEOs affected by the credit crisis. October 14, 2008
Caterpillar promotes Zhu to revamp China government affairsConstruction giant Caterpillar has announced that Jiming Zhu is to lead a newly formed China Division where he will take responsibility for revamping the government affairs operation. October 14, 2008
Chinese milk producers offer apologySenior management and communications personnel from three of the companies implicated in the tainted milk scandal have issued public apologies on state television. October 13, 2008
US nuclear lobby prepares for India pushThe US nuclear industry is set to mount a trade lobby in India following the presidential signing of the new civilan nuclear deal between America and the US. October 09, 2008
Sorrell confirms Taylor Nelson Sofres takeoverThe WPP Group has announced it is poised to takeover the British-based opinion polling and research company Taylor Nelson Sofres. October 09, 2008
Massey University appoints Foley as external affairs chiefFormer New Zealand political aide Sue Foley is to become director of external relations at the Massey University. October 09, 2008
Intel recruits Cleveland as global policy VPThe Intel Corporation has announced the appointment of Peter Cleveland as its new vice president for global public policy and head of the Washington DC office. October 09, 2008
Transparency calls fail to dampen SWF investmentAsia's sovereign wealth funds are increasing their stake in the US although government agencies are still failing to track exactly where their investments are occurring, according to a new report. October 07, 2008
Weber Shandwick hires Australian corporate VPWeber Shandwick has announced the appointment of Brunswick's Tim Williamson as vice president of its Australian corporate practice. October 06, 2008
JPMorgan announces top-level global government hiresJPMorgan Chase & Co has announced two senior hires to its global government relations team. October 05, 2008
Kraus: Emerging markets become more importantReversing the financial crisis requires better global leadership and presents risks and opportunities to the PA industry, one of the world's leading figures in business advocacy has said. October 04, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia to launch China and India sitesThe PublicAffairsAsia network will grow next week with the launch of PublicAffairsChina.com and PublicAffairsIndia.com. October 03, 2008
Campaign forces Tata to scrap West Bengal productionTata has been forced to scrap plans to build the world's cheapest car at a plant in West Bengal following a high profile campaign by farmers in the Indian state. October 03, 2008
Edelman boosts Indian public affairs practiceEdelman has announced a series of moves and promotions which will increase its public affairs and social engagement practices in India. September 26, 2008
PAA becomes media partner with CSR Asia conferenceThe PublicAffairsAsia network has become a media partner at the 2008 CSR Asia summit which is being held in Bangkok in early November. September 26, 2008
Boeing selects Dorange as EMEA comms chiefBoeing has announced the appointment of Chantal Dorange as director of corporate communications for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. September 24, 2008
McDonald's USA appoints new comms chiefMcDonald's USA has announced that Bill Whitman has been promoted to vice president of US communications September 24, 2008
Edelman New York names Blake as PA chiefEdelman has announced the appointment of Justin Blake as managing director of its New York corporate and public affairs division. September 23, 2008
Asian comms guru promises hard-hitting memoirSenior PR figure Michael de Kretser has announced that he is to publish a warts and all account of public relations and corporate communications industries in Asia. September 23, 2008
Hill & Knowlton wins global IMF assignmentHill & Knowlton (H&K) has secured a contract to develop the International Monetary Fund's global outreach programme. September 23, 2008
Boeing appoints ASDA'A's DaghestaniBoeing has announced the appointment of Fakher Daghestani as its director of corporate communications in the Middle East. September 23, 2008
US business 'dissatisfied' with Thai political situationThe majority of American business in Thailand has expressed dissatisfaction at the country's government and political structures, according to a new survey. September 22, 2008
Wang becomes Euro RSCG North Asia chairmanEuro RSCG Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Joseph Wang to the newly created role of North Asia chairman. September 20, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia launches Intelligence ForumPublicAffairsAsia has continued its development with the launch of a new Intelligence Forum which comes ahead of a growth in online, print and events activity by the pan-Asian network. September 19, 2008
America recognises 'rise of Asia' says PaalA senior US figure has predicted that the incoming US administration will commit greater leadership time to developing a more considered and engaged Asian policy. September 19, 2008
Tharawat recruits Alkhayat as corp comms directorBahrain Islamic investment company Tharawat Investment House has named Khalid Alkhayat as director of corporate communications. September 18, 2008
Kanulkar appointed as Good Relations India chiefDeepak Kanulkar has become chief operating officer of Good Relations in India after a one year period developing strategy for the company. September 17, 2008
Scottish government mounts Asia trade lobbyThe Scottish government has announced plans to step up its efforts to attract business from the Asia Pacific region. September 16, 2008
Telstra hires Shaw ahead of broadband lobbying pushAustralia's telecoms giant Telstra has drafted in former Liberal adviser James Shaw as it prepares for a lobbying push amid reform of the national broadband network. September 16, 2008
Lahiri becomes CA India corp comms chiefThe RPG Group's Satyajit "Toto" Lahiri has been appointed as the Indian director of corporate communications for software giant CA. September 15, 2008
Oxford Business Group makes key Bahrain appointmentThe global research company Oxford Business Group (OBG) has appointed Suzanne Claiden as its Bahrain country director. September 15, 2008
Thai retail lobby calls for consultationThe retail lobby in Thailand is calling for greater consultation as the country drafts new laws governing the expanding sector. September 14, 2008
Wisla becomes Amcham's Beijing comms chiefFleishman Hillard's Beijing executive Matt Wisla is to become vice president of communications at Amcham in Beijing. September 11, 2008
Anti-trust laws will assist Coca-Cola takeover insists LeeCoca-Cola's government relations chief has insisted that the new anti-monopoly laws in China will add transparency to the proposed Huiyuan takeover. September 11, 2008
EU chamber warns of China protectionist lobbyLobbying by domestic Chinese interests is leading to a culture of economic nationalism which will deter inward investment, according to a report by the EU chamber of commerce. September 09, 2008
IPG promotes LINOpinion's IsmailAmeer Ismail has been promoted to executive director of the Mumbai-based Interpublic communications agency LINOpinion. September 09, 2008
Singapore tops national branding indexSingapore has come top in a global national branding index published by a US research firm. September 09, 2008
BAE appoints Scopes to develop India linksBAE Systems has drafted in its UK head of government relations and business development to take charge of operations in India. September 07, 2008
IFRA appoints Jacob to pan-Asian media roleThe global research and service body for the news publishing industry has announced a key appointment amid a projected expansion in news media throughout Asia. September 07, 2008
Guandong gives party reps greater influenceFurther moves towards grassroots Communist Party activism and transparency have been announced in a key Chinese province. September 06, 2008
News Digital Media appoints Browning as corporate affairs directorAustralia's News Digital Media has announced the appointment of Stephen Browning as corporate affairs director. September 04, 2008
SWFs commit to voluntary codeThe International Monetary Fund has announced that countries operating government-funded sovereign wealth funds have agreed on a voluntary code of draft principles. September 04, 2008
US consul calls for further HK democracyFurther moves towards greater democracy in Hong Kong are important for commerce, the new US consul general has said. September 04, 2008
Coca-Cola seeks approval for Huiyuan bidA major government relations offensive is set to be undertaken by Coca-Cola as it seeks to execute the biggest ever foreign takeover of a Chinese company. September 04, 2008
British lobbyists predict change in governmentAlmost every British lobbyist expects the UK's governing Labour Party to lose the next general election, according to a poll published this week. September 03, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia expands advisory boardPublicAffairsAsia has boosted its advisory board with the addition of Edelman's Asia president Alan Vandermolen and environmental corporate social responsibility expert Andy Roby. September 02, 2008
Thai politics 'damaging' says ambassadorFears over the future of foreign investment in Thailand have grown in the wake of a state of emergency being declared. September 02, 2008
Dow Chemical appoints new public affairs managerDow Chemical in the Middle East has announced the appointment of Majed Al-Majed as public affairs manager for Kuwait and Egypt. September 01, 2008
Beijing lawyer prompts Microsoft price probeMicrosoft is to be one of the first companies investigated under China's new anti-monopoly laws in what is being seen as a test case. August 27, 2008
London mounts China trade campaignLondon is embarking on a major public relations and soft-lobby offensive aimed at promoting foreign direct investment in the British capital. August 27, 2008
Moyse set to join Moscow's Renaissance GroupSimon Moyse will next week take up the role of global communications director with the Renaissance Group in its Moscow office. August 27, 2008
BorgWarner enhances China government relations teamBWA BorgWarner has announced the promotion of Scott Gallett to a new comms and government relations role in China. August 26, 2008
Air Pacific appoints government relations chiefAir Pacific has appointed Jona Sevura as manager for government and industry affairs. August 26, 2008
Miller takes top global Boeing comms roleBoeing has named Charlie Miller as vice president of international corporate communications in a role which spans the aerospace giant's non-American businesses. August 26, 2008
Scotch whisky lobby hails China trade mark moveScotland's whisky producers are raising their glasses in a toast to China, following its decision to give the industry legal protection in a country which is now the fourth largest blended whisky market in the world. August 26, 2008
Golin predicts migration of senior talentIndustry leader Al Golin is predicting a transfer of senior Western communications talent to Asia amid record growth in the region’s public relations and public affairs sectors. August 25, 2008
Cairn India recruits Reliance comms chiefCairn India has named Manu Kapoor as director of corporate affairs and CSR. August 24, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia network goes liveThe complex process of government relations and public affairs in countries such as China, Vietnam and India is set to become more visible and connected with the launch of the new PublicAffairsAsia network. August 22, 2008
Goldman appoints Malan amid SWF pushGoldman Sachs has appointed senior Washington lobbyist Todd Malan as it seeks to ramp up its effort on behalf of sovereign wealth funds in the US. August 22, 2008
Dubai announces corruption crackdownThe Government of Dubai has announced a renewed crackdown on corruption among public officials and private sector figures following a series of high profile scandals. August 21, 2008
Wong to head Citi government relationsMartin Wong is to head up a revamped Asia-Pac government relations and corporate communications unit at international bank Citi. August 18, 2008
Vietnamese government selects Ogilvy to promote reformOgilvy and Mather has been drafted in by the Vietnam Office of Government (OOG) as it seeks to communicate its drive to tackle bureaucracy and implement public administration reform. August 17, 2008
Wine industry targets Chinese customs rulesWine producers and importers in Hong Kong have used the city's wine fair to put pressure on the Chinese government to rationalise and simplify its customs controls on wine. August 16, 2008
US beef exporter in Japan lobbying pushTyson Foods spent more than half a million dollars in three months on US lobbying on issues including the ongoing partial ban on beef exports to Japan and South Korea. August 15, 2008
US PA council appoints political programmes headThe Public Affairs Council in Washington has announced the appointment of Breanna Olson as political involvement programmes manager. August 15, 2008
Prasvita joins APCO IndonesiaGlobal PA operator APCO Worldwide has boosted its team in Jakarta with the appointment of former TV journalist Laksmi Prasvita. August 15, 2008
Shangri-La in Philippines CSR appointmentThe Shangri-La hotel group has launched a pilot programme by appointing a CSR and sustainability manager for its properties in the Philippines. August 12, 2008
UK government retains H&K for trade promotionUK Trade & Investment has announced it will continue to use Hill & Knowlton Asia Pacific as it continues to promote UK Plc in the region. August 12, 2008
WPP chief predicts strong growthThe head of the WPP Group has predicted that the "massive changes" in China will contribute to profits growth in the media, PR and advertising sectors despite the global slowdown. August 11, 2008
Guanxi losing importance suggests studyGuanxi is increasingly losing its influence in government relations in modern China, according to a new report. August 08, 2008
Coca-Cola spends US$600,000 in lobby pushDrinks giant Coca-Cola Company spent over US$600,000 in the second quarter of this year in a lobbying offensive which targetted global policy in countries including Thailand and China. August 06, 2008
ACFTU set for Wal-Mart contract victoryWal-Mart is poised to sign collective labour contracts in all its Chinese operations following a high pressure campaign by by the All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU). August 05, 2008
Delhi journalists slam governmentThe Delhi Union of Journalists has attacked the “nexus” of politicians and press management officers responsible for the India-US nuclear deal. August 04, 2008
Trade groups welcome Indian 3G dealIndian telcoms lobbying and trade groups have welcomed new 3G allocation plans despite measures which restrict prospects for market entrants. August 02, 2008
Amcham welcomes competition lawThe American Chamber of Commerce in China has welcomed the introduction of new anti-monoply laws. August 01, 2008
China lifts internet restrictionsCivil rights groups have welcomed a partial lifting of the internet firewall which blocks access to controversial sites in China. August 01, 2008
Chinese patriotism boosted by OlympicsThe build up to the Olympics has led to a surge in Chinese pride and patriotism, a survey commissioned by Ogilvy PR and Millward Brown ACSR has found. August 01, 2008
HK commerce secures trade liberalisationBusiness and trade groups have welcomed the latest round of liberalisation measures between Hong Kong and the mainland. July 31, 2008
H&K's Smith promoted to EMEA roleHill & Knowlton has announced that Stuart Smith is to step up to become its head of corporate practice in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. July 29, 2008
WS promotes Barodawala in MumbaiWeber Shandwick's Indian operation Corporate Voice has announced that Nazneen Barodawala is to head up the company’s Mumbai operation. July 23, 2008
New Asia Pacific Co-Chair for O&MTim Isaac is to replace Miles Young as co-chairman of Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific. July 23, 2008
Toyota overhauls US comms teamJapanese car manufacturer Toyota has announced a raft of changes to its senior Californian-based communications team. July 22, 2008
Boeing appoints Indian comms directorBoeing has named Texas Instruments communications chief Swati Rangachari as its Indian director of corporate communications. July 16, 2008
IHG overhauls Asia Pacific communicationsIntercontinental Hotels Group has announced a series of changes to its Asia Pacific communications team. July 11, 2008
MS&L appoints Koh in SingaporeManning Selvage & Lee has named Yvonne Koh as the agency's leader in South East Asia. July 11, 2008
PAA vice president wins European awardPublicAffairsAsia’s vice president Lionel Zetter has been named as Europe's public affairs personality of the year. July 10, 2008
Jaguar Land Rover overhauls government relationsTata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced the creation of a new global government affairs department. July 07, 2008
Edelman adds heavyweight as adviserFormer Burson-Marsteller CEO Chris Komisarjevsky has joined Edelman as strategic adviser to senior management. July 07, 2008
O&M appoint new India chiefOgilvy & Mather India has recruited senior PR figure Arijit Sengupta as its national head. July 03, 2008
Amcham China holds legal training workshopsThe American Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to equip Chinese officials with the knowledge and skills required to effectively introduce new anti-monopoly laws (AML). June 30, 2008
HK chamber chooses chairmanAndrew Brandler has been elected as the chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. May 16, 2008
Negroponte calls on Asia to take leadAsia must play a stronger leadership role in tackling major international problems, US deputy secretary of state John Negroponte said today. April 11, 2008
Weber Shandwick grows health practiceWeber Shandwick has announced two new appointments to its healthcare practice in China amid growing PA activity in the country’s health system. March 28, 2008
InBev launches China CSR pushWeber Shandwick China has been drafted in by global brewer InBev to build its CSR and PA activity in the country. March 05, 2008
Weber Shandwick wins Samsung contractSamsung Electronics has named Weber Shandwick as its Australian PR provider following a hotly-contested pitch. March 03, 2008
New head for Golin Harris Singapore officeGolinHarris has appointed Christina Cheang as managing director of its Singapore office. February 28, 2008
GRA appoints new Queensland bossPaul Bini has been appointed as Australian government relations firm GRA's general manager in Queensland. February 22, 2008
Edelman acquires Russia and Ukraine businessEdelman has continued its emerging market acquisition drive by taking a significant stake in specialist PR firms in Moscow and the Ukraine. January 28, 2008
Corp comms influential finds surveyThe structure of a company's corporate communications operation may have a significant impact on its international reputation, according to a new survey. January 23, 2008 |
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