Brands

Global lubricant markets have seen a dramatic rebound since the global economic recession of 2008–2009. At that time, global demand dipped to its lowest point since the latter half of the 20th century, but has since surpassed its previous high mark set in 2007. One of the key drivers of this rebound can be attributed to Asia, where the developing economies of emerging markets are fueling the rising demand for lubricants.

When it comes to marketing to the Millennial generation across Asia, brands must be authentic and relevant. This was the consensus from a recent panel session on understanding young people in the region, held by the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.

Ipsos MediaCT Launches PLSme! A unique approach to measuring appeal, brand engagement and monetisation for media and content players.

Recently, Thailand has indicated interest in capturing the opportunities for growing the luxury retail sector via the volume of tourist shoppers and growing local middle class. In a global survey by MasterCard, it was found that Bangkok visitor spending contributed to annual USD 14.4 billion dollars, ranking 4th globally in visitor spending.