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The Property Management Services Authority (PMSA), Hong Kong’s statutory regulator for the property management industry, has promoted Jeffrey Chau to Manager (Corporate Communications).

As division head, Jeffrey drives the authority’s public relations efforts to promote continuous development and professionalism in the property management sector through strategic media engagement, stakeholder outreach, public awareness campaigns, and initiatives that increase industry standards, transparency, and public trust.

Jeffrey joined PMSA in 2022, building on prior PR and marketing roles at Cyberport Hong Kong, foodpanda, and uSMART Securities. He also brings journalistic background as a Senior Reporter and Producer at NowTV Business News Channel. 

Australian commercial credit reporting and risk management company, CreditorWatch, has appointed Recognition PR and Marketing to lead its public relations in Australia. 

The appointment is an expanded partnership that started 18 months ago when the agency secured CreditorWatch's marketing account.

The new partnership includes media relations, thought leadership development, and integrated campaign support aligned with CreditorWatch’s broader marketing activity.

Through the expanded relationship, CreditorWatch will strengthen its strategic communications by using data-led storytelling, underpinned by its Business Risk Index, to help businesses, policymakers, and media better understand evolving commercial risk.

Chief Executive Officer of Recognition PR and Marketing, ​​​​​​​Liz Benson, said, “As economic conditions remain challenging, there is strong demand from media and stakeholders for insight-led commentary in this space that people can look to and trust.

​​​​​​​"Recognition is working to translate CreditorWatch’s market leading data and expertise into clear, relevant narratives that resonate with businesses from enterprise level to small businesses. We are excited to deepen the partnership we have with CreditorWatch and to lead proactive media relations with a focus on expanding market reach and awareness.”  

 Ruder Finn Era has appointed Pawares Wongpethkao as Managing Director, Thailand.

Bringing with him more than 15 years of corporate and regional agency experience, Pawares previously led corporate communications and customer experience transformation at Mazda Sales Thailand. His other roles include serving as Deputy Head of Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning at SC Asset Corporation PLC., as well as Vero's Chief Digital Officer for the ASEAN region.

Commenting on his appointment, Pawares said: "In today’s environment, where multinational corporations continue to invest in Thailand as a strategic Southeast Asia hub, brands require communications that are both locally grounded and regionally scalable. In the past, integrated communications often meant working with multiple agencies across different specialisations and markets, which could result in fragmented messaging.

"At Ruder Finn Era Thailand, we act as our clients’ cultural ambassador - delivering fully integrated solutions across PR, corporate communications, crisis, creative, and digital under one roof, with seamless execution across Southeast Asia. We aim to partner with forward-thinking organisations that see communications not merely as a support function, but as a strategic driver of sustainable growth."

In commenting on the news, Anthony Larmon, Managing Director of Ruder Finn Era, attributed Thailand's high digital penetration, strong e-commerce adoption, and influential stakeholder ecosystem to its status as a strategic gateway for multinational brands entering Southeast Asia, as well as Thai corporations expanding abroad.

"At the same time, as brands optimise budget allocation, streamline operations, and prioritise efficiency, there is a growing need for strong local success stories - campaigns that are built for the market and genuinely resonate with local audiences, while delivering measurable impact," he added. "In an Era defined by geopolitical shifts and rising consumer activism, organisations need communications partners who can navigate complexity with precision and cultural fluency."