Tag: Asia

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APCO Welcomes Valerie Pinto as Managing Director, India, and Executive Director of Corporate, Asia

Valerie Pinto has joined APCO as managing director for India and executive director of Corporate, Asia, bringing decades of experience to help drive the firm’s growth and strategic communications across India and the broader Asian region. ...

October 1, 2025
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The Strengthening Relationship Between the Gulf and Asia in 2025

In 2025, the Gulf and Asia will strengthen their historic ties, fueled by growing trade, investment and innovation. With Gulf-China trade projected to surpass Western economies and shared goals of diversification, these regions are reshaping global markets and economic collaboration....

January 21, 2025 / Georgina Whittle
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The Outlook for East Asia in 2025

As political upheaval shakes Japan and South Korea, and North Korea strengthens ties with Russia, East Asia faces heightened security risks. With China poised to benefit from regional instability and U.S.-China trade tensions looming, 2025 demands strategic vigilance for businesses and policymakers alike....

January 15, 2025 / Masayo Nagai, Chris Torrens
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Unlocking Self-Care: From Month to Day, 24/7 

During WHO Self-Care Month, we celebrated five years of self-care guidelines. Community pharmacies play a vital role in areas with limited health care, but risks like misdiagnosis exist. Enhancing pharmacy practices and public health education can improve self-care and access to health care....

August 14, 2024 / Yuxuan Liu
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Navigating a Divided World to End All Conflicts

APCO is proud to be a member of International Crisis Group’s Global Corporate Council. Given the multiple elections and increased militarisation across the region, APCO sat down with Dr. Comfort Ero to explore challenges and opportunities for crisis management and conflict resolution in the Asia-Pacific. ...

June 20, 2024
Exploring Overlooked Health Frontiers

Exploring Overlooked Health Frontier

Over the past several years, focus on infectious diseases has predominantly revolved around COVID-19 and its significant toll on humanity, society and the economy. Remarkable progress has been made, spurred on by significant investments that have driven scientific advancements, particularly evident in the development of vaccines and early treatment strategies. However, a notable drawback has emerged: due to the re-diversion of funding towards COVID-19 efforts, other areas of concern were overshadowed. ...

April 22, 2024 / Savio Aswin Cheyaden
The 76th World Health Assembly and The G7 Leaders’ Summit

The 76th World Health Assembly and the G7 Leaders' Summit

The impact of COVID-19 on global health and economies has prompted a commitment to strengthening health systems and partnerships, as evident from the historic increase in WHO member states' contributions. Efforts to address the Asia region's health challenges emphasize the need for resilient health ecosystems and global collaboration....

July 6, 2023 / Mike Gilmour
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Family Offices Grow in Asia and Face New Strategic Communications Challenges

High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) in Asia have increased, giving rise to the family offices as key players in the region's economic scenario....

January 5, 2023 / Pietro Battistella
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Post-pandemic Medical Travel and Tourism–Will It Return To What It Once Was?

The reopening of borders is a particular relief for those travelers relying on foreign healthcare and providers themselves....

June 27, 2022
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What Can—And Can’t—Be Said After the Launch of Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

The IPEF is the main economic pillar in the Administration’s broader Indo-Pacific Strategy....