Press Releases

Sweden remains top-ranked Nordic Soft Power nation, with Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland following The US retains top position, but Reputation declines following divisive presidential campaign, and future direction under President Trump looks uncertain The UK drops to 3 rd … read more

Germany remains 5 th most powerful Soft Power nation but faces declining Reputation and Influence The US retains top position, but Reputation declines following divisive presidential campaign, and future direction under President Trump looks uncertain The UK drops to 3 … read more

Ranks 30th in the Global Soft Power Index 2025, driven by cultural influence, future growth potential, and scientific advancements India’s ‘future growth potential’ surges to 3rd place, strengthening its position as a global economic force Securing 6th place in arts … read more

Brand Finance’s top 100 CEO ranking features three brand guardians from South Korea Kang Shin-ho, CEO of CJ Group, is the leading South Korean brand guardian, ranked 38th globally At 51st position globally is Han Jong-Hee, CEO of Samsung Group … read more

Brand Finance’s Brand Guardianship Index 2025 sheds light on how stakeholders perceive top Japanese CEOs Nissay/Nippon Life Insurance’s president Hiroshi Shimizu ranks 74th globally Katsuya Nakanishi, CEO of Mitsubishi is at 87th place CEO of NTT, Akira Shimada, ranks 96th … read more

New research from Brand Finance highlights the rising influence of ASEAN business leaders focusing on sustainability, innovation, and empathy in leadership UOB CEO is the highest-ranking ASEAN brand guardian this year OCBC’s double win: CEO enters global ranking for the … read more

New data from Brand Finance shows how supply chain disruptions, slowing EV adoption, and China’s growing dominance in exports impact the brand values of the world’s top automotive companies Toyota returns to the top, brand value up 23% to $64.7 … read more

BYD strengthens its dominance in China’s auto sector with a remarkable 16% increase in brand value Tesla’s brand value tumbles 26% to $43 billion, pressured by China’s fierce competition and pricing battles Mercedes-Benz struggles as brand value declines 11% to … read more