breaking news | May 19, 2013

Philippines - After achieving viral success, the Department of Tourism's "It's more fun in the Philippines" campaign now moves to mobile applications with the launch of first-of-its kind tourism apps for Windows 8.

Philippines - The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) said their partnership with BBDO Guerrero for creative duties has already ended.

Regional - Banyan Tree opens in China, Outrigger appoints CMO plus more.

Malaysia –The Malaysian Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) reveals new mobile app to boost the number of conferences in Malaysia.

Singapore - DDB Group Singapore is back. The 2011 Overall Agency of the Year winner reclaimed the coveted title last night in front of a 750-strong crowd at Marketing's Agency of the Year Awards 2013.

Regional - While Samsung has come out on top in most markets in this quarter's Millennial Media report, Apple still boasts a stronger presence in Singapore.

Singapore - While the winners have been announced last night, here are a few more things we thought called for a little celebration.

Singapore - Ad agency answers briefs in a day via Twitter, Facebook's marketing agency sets up locally, Zeno nabs Ogilvy talent, FleishmanHillard beefs team plus more.

Regional - Transitions Optical has appointed PHD Singapore to head its regional digital and social media account, following a recent pitch.

Regional – Phil Talbot, APAC CEO for ZenithOptimedia has resigned and will step down from his position, come September.

Malaysia – Maxman.tv inaugurates its board of advisors with the appointment of celebrity and martial arts professional Peter Davis.

India - Mittu Chandilya takes helm at AirAsia India as chief executive officer, effective 1 June.

Global – Microsoft and Paramount Pictures embark on a cross-company partnership with the release of “Star Trek Into Darkness”.

Global – Unilever’s Hellmann’s celebrates 100 years with Chef Mario Batali and a Facebook contest.

Australia – Eskander’s Betstar rolls out series of 11 TVC spots for its new brand TVC campaign via Whybin\TBWA Group Melbourne.

Indonesia – JWT Jakarta and XM Gravity form XM JWT and bag branding duties for Jakarta Monorail.

Taiwan - What might be one of the strangest uses of social media, W Taipei enforces a follow policy for guests to gain access to a new Social Night event taking place next week.

Hong Kong - Guy Parsonage, former MD of Jack Morton, will join Fluid as CEO from Monday 20 May.

Malaysia – Digital agencies VLT and BPC have merged to form one of Malaysia’s largest independent digital agencies, operated under the VLT brand.

Philippines - Whether its Anthony Bourdain or cries on social media, Jollibee's hit burger, the Amazing Aloha, returns after a four-year hiatus.