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Hong Kong – The city's top broadcaster regains rights to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, after losing it three times in a row since 2002.

Malaysia - As the International Advertising Association (IAA) celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, the Malaysian chapter of the international organisation elects its 2013 executive committee.

Singapore - If there was an award for the most interesting viral ad, Singapore wouldn't even be in the ranks. Is it really that boring an ad market?

Hong Kong – With the holidays behind us, admanGo reveals most industries’ advertising spending drop while mobile marketing increases seven fold.

Malaysia - Agency executives in Kuala Lumpur reveal what bother them most about their job and how they feel things can improve.

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

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

Malaysia - Leo Burnett offers one free strategic and creative campaign to a Malaysian company with the most compelling brief through its FREELB project.

Beijing – Ogilvy China has confirmed 24-year-old employee died from a heart attack, highlighting a wider industry issue of overwork.

Singapore - Audi is in the midst of a pitch for its creative duties, looking to consolidate its business with a single agency.

Global - Carlsberg has placed McCann Erickson on its global roster, allowing the agency to pitch for advertising briefs in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Regional - Isobar has appointed Graham Kelly as its regional executive creative director for Asia Pacific.

Singapore - The National Environment Agency has appointed DDB Group Singapore and OMD as its creative and media agencies of record for its Dengue Prevention campaign.

Malaysia - Maybank has reappointed Zenith as its agency of record for its regional media business, following a review late last year.

Beijing – DDB Guoan – an arm of the agency’s Chinese branch – appoints Andreas von Loeper to oversee its Volkswagen business.

Shanghai – Weibo and the online retailer join arms to explore e-commerce solutions.

Hong Kong – The agency now handles advertising for Samsonite’s newly acquired lines, Hartmann and High Sierra, on top of Samsonite and American Tourister.

Hong Kong – The bus entertainment branch invested several millions in a new show that looks at the commercial sides of cities beyond Hong Kong.

Hong Kong – Government-based online platform to serve as a hub for cultural, sport and recreational activities to promote vibrancy and diversity in the city.

Shanghai -- The soft drink company develops new art and digital campaign that brings strangers together.

Malaysia - Tribal DDB Malaysia has been tasked with developing digital communications for Fonterra's three main products, following a regional win for the group.

Philippines - Globe Tattoo, the mobile and wireless internet brand of Globe Telecoms, has opened nominations for this year's Tatt Awards.

Malaysia - The Association of Accredited Advertising Agents (4As) of Malaysia has elected Dato Johnny Mun (pictured) as president and Nicky Lim as vice-president.

Singapore - Analytic Partners will sponsor Marketing Magazine's Shopper Marketing 2013 conference.

Hong Kong – The ex-CEO of Next Mobile has embarked on a project to prove consumer-generated content is a real business opportunity.

Global – Facebook’s run of bad advertising campaigns continues for its up-and-coming Android system, Home.

India - The Interpublic agency acquires a direct and database marketing firm and says more acquisitions are likely.

Singapore - Far East Organisation has extended Havas Worldwide Singapore's creative duties to include its new property development, Ferra.

Malaysia - Advertising + Marketing magazine's Agency of the Year makes a return on 7 June for its fourth edition, following last year's successful run.

Hong Kong - Cerebos plays on the all-too-common theme of coming into contact with sick passengers on the bus for its newly launched immunity booster product.