Brought together to lead Hong Kong operations following the Omnicom and IPG merger, CEO Andreas Krasser (former CEO of DDB Hong Kong) and CCO John Koay (former regional ECD of Edelman) were joined in vision from day one.“We both believe in the power of Hong Kong and Asia and feel it is this region’s time to shine on the world stage,” Andreas states. “In recent years, the industry has leaned toward a more inward-looking perspective, benchmarking against local standards or familiar output rather than the global stage. The ambition needs to be to push beyond that and better reflect the…
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Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg© 2026 Bloomberg Finance LPReliance Industries—controlled by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani—said Wednesday it will build the first AI-driven data center designed for Facebook parent Meta Platforms in the western Indian state of Gujarat.Under the deal, Reliance will develop a 168-megawatt data center that will be leased to Meta when completed in two years, according to a statement released by the Mumbai-based conglomerate. Financial details for project were not disclosed but Reliance said there’s room for future expansion.“This partnership…
KUALA LUMPUR: Sports retailer Decathlon is preparing to open a 22,000 sq ft flagship store at the upcoming 118 Mall in the Merdeka 118 precinct, following a recent site visit by its Asia Pacific representatives.The delegation included representatives from multiple Decathlon markets across the region including Malaysia, Singapore, India, Japan and South Korea.They toured the development and the planned store space ahead of the mall’s opening later this year.The Level 2 outlet is being positioned as a major store for Decathlon Malaysia, with added services such as custom printing, engraving and racket stringing for sports equipment.The store will also integrate…
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Home » Aircraft Operations » Airspace » Bizav FIFA PPR Update: Due Diligence Recommended June 10, 2026 While the FAA has detailed plans in place for effectively managing air traffic during scheduled FIFA World Cup matches taking place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, business aviation operators should conduct due diligence and plan to secure prior permission required (PPR) programs at airports when necessary. NBAA Vice President of Air Traffic Services and Infrastructure Heidi Williams said the FAA, airports, FBOs and industry stakeholders, including NBAA, are coordinating to minimize operational impacts while managing higher…
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondentsGet a weekly dispatch from our international correspondentsGet a weekly international news dispatchJapanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi is facing backlash back home after it was reported that her grandson has enrolled in an undergraduate programme at a top Chinese university amid the ongoing diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing.Ren Yamamoto, the prime minister’s 19-year-old step-grandson, had enrolled in a four-year programme at the university starting in April this year, according to news reports.Mr Yamamoto is the son of Ms Takaichi’s step-son, Ken Yamamoto.Ms Takaichi, who has taken a strong…
Aiva is backed by a consortium including Seres, Chongqing state-owned investors and battery manufacturer CATL. The brand operates under Chongqing Saidou Technology, formerly known as Landian Technology.The new brand was developed in cooperation with Volcengine, the cloud computing and artificial intelligence division of ByteDance, the owner of TikTok. According to Aiva, the partnership will enable multimodal interaction, personalised services and seamless integration of digital ecosystems. The vehicles are intended to remember user preferences, understand environmental conditions and provide context-based recommendations through AI-powered interfaces.ByteDance has previously stated that it has no plans to manufacture vehicles or launch its own automotive brand.…
Jun 10, 2026 The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) disclosed that domestic steel mills moved 7.66 million net tons in April 2026. This figure edged up 1.1% from the 7.58 million net tons shipped in April 2025.April output dropped 6.6% compared to the 8.20 million net tons recorded in March 2026, a decline the institute linked to subdued demand and typical seasonal shifts in major steel-using industries.Even with the monthly setback, aggregate shipments over the first four months of 2026 surpassed those of the equivalent stretch in 2025. Through April, year-to-date deliveries reached 30.85 million net tons, up 3.6%…
A Hong Kong court has convicted a former law student of rioting during the 2019 protests and unrest after the government successfully appealed against her acquittal, leading to a retrial. The protest in Wan Chai on August 31, 2019. File photo: May James/HKFP. Alice Tong, 26, was found guilty of rioting on Tuesday, nearly seven years after she was arrested in Wan Chai on August 31, 2019, according to local media. District Judge Edmond Lee remanded Tong in custody pending sentencing on July 15. Lee initially acquitted Tong of rioting and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place…
TOKYO, June 10 — The official visit of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Japan focuses on efforts to strengthen bilateral economic relations, particularly in attracting investment and trade, as well as high-tech sectors that have a direct impact on the people’s economy.He said that Malaysia highlighted several key priorities during the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, including high-value investments, new technologies, and cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI).”Besides the official ceremonial events, what is important is to ensure Malaysia’s interests in investment and high technology, including AI, are advanced.”We prioritise this because we need cooperation and support…