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February 20, 2023

The annual PR and Communications Census 2022 Asia Pacific compiled by the Public Relations & Communications Association (PRCA), the world’s largest PR association, together with YouGov, gives insights into the profession and industry in the region. The survey was led by Tara Munis, Head of PRCA APAC. It found that most PR practitioners in […]

February 14, 2023

AI, business messaging, cross-border shopping, virtual and augmented reality, creators, online shopping, and short-form video. Meta’s APAC VP looks at what should brands focus on this year. 14th February 2022 – Colombo, Sri Lanka: I usually start the year by sharing what I know with businesses about the social media trends intersecting […]

May 13, 2022

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 May 2022 – Teams from Thailand, Singapore and Philippines are winners of the Microsoft AI for Accessibility (AI4A) Hackathon in APAC. In its third year, the AI4A Hackathon features teams who are deeply committed to solving real-world challenges faced by people with disabilities (PwD). The hackathon acts as a […]

February 17, 2022

ADA becomes a WhatsApp Business Solution Provider ADA’s data and AI insights drive end-to-end business solutions 17th Thursday, February 2022: ADA is now a WhatsApp Business Solution Provider (BSP) in the APAC region. Through the WhatsApp Business Platform, ADA will empower businesses to connect with their customers in a private and […]

February 10, 2022

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — February 10, 2022 — The Microsoft Enabler Program is proving that with strong support and equal access to employment, Persons with Disabilities can contribute fully to economy and society. The program aims to pioneer disability-inclusive workplaces across the region by removing barriers for a more diverse workforce. […]

December 4, 2021

Consortium convenes public and private sector leaders from seven countries to explore cloud-first and digital-native policies for inclusive economic growth SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 December 2021 – The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and Microsoft launched the APAC Leaders Digital Alliance today. […]

September 16, 2021

Architecting the Future of Marketing in APAC: The Use of Mobile in the Digital Marketing Mix – a WARC report in association with the MMA 6 September 2021 — After a year when marketing budgets have been significantly impacted by the global pandemic, mobile has proved to be one of the most resilient media. […]

August 26, 2021

WARC, in partnership with Uncommon Kind, release Purpose Incorporated: A Primer for Brands in APAC The three-part series tackles the complexities and nuances of how brands can go beyond profit to do good and do better in the Asia-Pacific region Singapore, 26 August 2021 — WARC, the global authority on marketing effectiveness, in partnership […]

June 28, 2021

Addressing the Asia-Pacific High Level Conference on Belt and Road Cooperation virtually on 23 June , Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunwardena stressed the importance of enhanced cooperation among states and other partners in addressing the COVID-19 challenges, including by recognizing the vaccines as global public health good. He also highlighted Sri Lanka’s policy […]

May 11, 2021

94% of consumers in APAC are considering using emerging payment methods this year APAC enthusiasm for QR codes, digital wallets and cryptocurrencies exceeds global averages SINGAPORE – May 2021 – As a result of the pandemic, enthusiasm for a broader range of payment technologies has accelerated in the Asia Pacific region as 94% of […]

PRCA APAC Census 2022: Insights into the PR and Communications Sector in Asia Pacific

Social trends for APAC brands to keep pace with in 2023

Announcing Microsoft AI for Accessibility Hackathon APAC winners: Thailand, Singapore, and Philippines accelerate inclusive innovation

ADA Introduces WhatsApp Business Platform to Transform CX for Medium and Large Businesses in APAC

Microsoft leads charge to inspire employment diversity in Sri Lanka

Microsoft and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy launch APAC Leaders Digital Alliance

Social growth and m-commerce drive mobile advertising spend to $62bn in APAC

Industry leaders in APAC are most concerned about climate action and equality

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena attends the Asia-Pacific High Level Conference on Belt and Road Cooperation

Pandemic Alters Spending Habits in APAC, Drives Rapid Shift to Emerging Payment Technologies: Mastercard New Payments Index