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Singapore, Asia ops 'not affected' by Bell Pottinger scandal

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Published Tue, Sep 5, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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AS a storm gathers around the global public relations (PR) firm, Bell Pottinger said that its operations in Singapore and Asia remain unaffected.

This came after the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) in the United Kingdom expelled the firm for its alleged involvement in a racially controversial campaign in South Africa. Bell Pottinger CEO James Henderson also resigned from his position over the weekend.

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