breaking news | July 04, 2009

Hong Kong - General manager of Microsoft Hong Kong Herman Lam has stepped down from his role with Peter Yeung taking over duties from 1 August.

Malaysia – Packet One Networks Malaysia (P1) expects to provide broadband coverage for 35% of Malaysia’s population by the end of the year, as it plans to expand its coverage to East Malaysia market by 2010.

Hong Kong - Guinness has rolled out a global campaign to celebrate its 250th anniversary, with consumer promotions leading up to "Arthur's Day" on 24 September in recognition of its founder Arthur Guinness.

Singapore - On the back of recent account wins, Singapore-based integrated marketing agency Patroids Creative Works has made three additions to its creative & design team.

Hong Kong - The South China Morning Post has replaced its veteran editor CK Lau, hiring The Wall Street Journal's deputy managing editor Reg Chua as editor-in-chief from 13 July.

Hong Kong - Social networking giant Facebook said it will consider opening sales hubs across Asia, as the region shapes up as a key market for user and advertising growth.

Singapore - Ink Publishing's Time Out Singapore has restructured its marketing department with a series of promotions and new staff hires.

Singapore - Dell has appointed technology public relations outfit XPR as its PR agency of record in Singapore.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong consumers still live by the mantra 'eat, drink and be merry' with dining and entertainment to remain a top spending priority over the next six months.

Malaysia - Sledgehammer Communications has kept up its reputation for flouting Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) Malaysia regulations by continuing to use ABC logos on Adoi media kits despite the publication not being audited.

Singapore - MediaContacts Singapore, the interactive arm of Havas Digital, has further expanded its team with the hiring of Sanjeev Saluja as director of digital innovation for Asia Pacific.

Regional - New research conducted by Hilton HHonors - the loyalty programme for the Hilton Family of Hotels - has found that 62% of travellers across Asia Pacific are currently feeling ‘as loyal' or ‘even more loyal' to brands in response to the economic downturn.

Malaysia - Volvo Cars Malaysia has launched the XC60 models with a series of print advertisements in The Sun, The Edge and The Malaysian Reserve.

Singapore - According to a global survey by Habbo, Singaporean teenagers are more independent in their brand choices and less likely to be influenced by their friend's choice of brands.

Singapore - Changi Airport Group and The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore have both launched new brand identities, signalling a new era in Singapore's civil aviation industry.

Malaysia - DiGi Telecommunication's famous Yellow Man can be seen in its latest marketing drive on free-to-air and cable TV.

Shanghai - Swiss sports watchmaker Tag Heuer has picked Proximity Live for PR in Mainland China, with a goal to boost the reputation of the luxury watch brand in the expanding China market.

Singapore - SingTel has announced the launch of Football Frenzy, a multimedia football experience which will be available to fans across the company's online, mio TV and mobile platforms.

Shanghai - Chinese retail brand Suning Electronics has appointed Euro RSCG China as its creative agency to strengthen its position in China and provide advertising and branding services.

Malaysia – OgilvyAction has appointed Amanda Yap as its new account director to handle the British American Tobacco account.