AI Is Not Killing Agencies. It Is Making the Big Ones Bigger
Publicis’ strong quarter shows a sharper truth about advertising: AI may not replace agencies, but it could make scale much harder to beat.
Author: Katherine (Kay)
Kay like to explores the intersection of money, power, and the curious humans behind them. With a flair for storytelling and a soft spot for market drama, she brings a fresh and sharp voice to Southeast Asia’s business scene.
Her work blends analysis with narrative, turning headlines into human stories that cut through the noise. Whether unpacking boardroom maneuvers, policy shifts, or the personalities shaping regional markets, Kay offers readers a perspective that is both insightful and relatable — always with a touch of wit.
When Haze Threatens the Party, Climate Becomes Business News
Singapore’s Grand Prix haze scare shows how air quality is becoming a real business risk for sports, tourism, concerts, nightlife and major city events.
The Next Market Shock May Come From the Dinner Table
Food inflation is becoming a market risk again, as climate pressure, war disruption and higher input costs move from farms into grocery bills. Investors usually watch oil, interest…
Retailers Are Fighting for the AI Shopping Cart
As shoppers begin asking AI what to buy, retailers are facing a new digital battle: how to appear in the recommendation without losing control of the customer. NEW…
Maybank Is Not Just a Bank Anymore. It Wants the Insurance Wallet Too
Maybank’s RM4.83 billion move to take full control of Etiqa is more than a corporate acquisition. It shows how Malaysia’s biggest lender wants to own a bigger part…
Malaysia’s Free AI Push: Skill Upgrade or Shortcut Culture?
Malaysia wants 100,000 youths to learn AI by giving them free access to leading tools. But the bigger test is not whether young people can use AI. It…
Apple Music Got More Expensive. Are Malaysians Reaching Subscription Fatigue?
Apple Music’s RM1 price increase in Malaysia may look small on its own. But for consumers already paying for music, movies, cloud storage, delivery, games and AI tools…
Shein Wants a Hong Kong IPO. Can Fast Fashion Survive Public Scrutiny?
Shein built one of the world’s fastest fashion machines by moving at internet speed. But a Hong Kong IPO would force the company into a slower, tougher world:…
Indonesia Wants AI to Pay Creators. Southeast Asia Should Watch Closely
Indonesia’s proposed copyright rewrite could become one of Southeast Asia’s most important tests of the AI era: if machines learn from human creativity, should the humans be paid?…
The Battery Has Left the Car
Once treated mainly as the engine of the electric-vehicle boom, batteries are becoming infrastructure for power grids, renewable energy and data centres. Southeast Asia must now decide whether…