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ABAC Meeting in Hong Kong: Returning to ‘Asia’s World City’

ABAC Meeting in Hong Kong: Returning to ‘Asia’s World City’

Hong Kong, with its unique strategic positioning in both political and economic realms, is to host the upcoming second ABAC Meeting of 2024 in late April.
A Pivotal Moment as South Korea’s Legislative Election Approaches

A Pivotal Moment as South Korea’s Legislative Election Approaches

April’s elections come at a time when South Korea faces internal debates over social inequality, the pace of innovation, and its position in global geopolitics, especially in relation to China and the United States.
Tackling Obesity in Asia Pacific

Is Asia Pacific on Track to Achieve the SDG 3?

According to the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s (ESCAP) 2024 SDG Progress Report, the Asia-Pacific region is lagging 32 years behind reaching SDGs by 2030. So what are the underdeveloped areas? And how can we tackle them?
Mastering Public Affairs and Government Relations: Singapore

Mastering Public Affairs and Government Relations: Singapore

Singapore’s efficient, transparent and forward-thinking governance and policies present ample opportunities for businesses. 2024 is a particularly important time for firms to invest in strong government relations in Singapore, given its changing political landscape.
Public Affairs Tracker: Crisis Management 101 in China

Public Affairs Tracker: Crisis Management 101 in China

The Evergrande case study is a good example to show how the Chinese government is keen to avoid major corporate failures and will help to avoid them.
Public Affairs In China: Best Practice, Insights And Predictions

Public Affairs In China: Best Practice, Insights And Predictions

Public Affairs In China: Best Practice, Insights And Predictions 12 January 2022 Public affairs in China: navigating the rapidly changing, policy-rich political landscape By Robert Magyar, […]
Sandpiper Communications Acquires North Head as Firm Expands Greater China and Public Affairs Offering

Sandpiper Communications Acquires North Head as Firm Expands Greater China and Public Affairs Offering

Sandpiper Acquires China based public affairs agency North Head. Led by industry veterans, John Russell, Robert Magyar, and Joyce Li...
Building Rapport With The Chinese Media

Building Rapport With The Chinese Media

Building Rapport With The Chinese Media 4 October 2021 Building Rapport With The Chinese Media Suri Cheng, Account Director, Beijing. She specialises in financial services, financial […]
Are overseas firms ready to take advantage of the opening up of China’s financial markets?

Are overseas firms ready to take advantage of the opening up of China’s financial markets?

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pace of the opening up of China's financial market does not appear to have slowed down.