Press Releases

China overtakes UK for the first time; US remains top-ranked nation brand Canada secures 7 th place in the Global Soft Power Index 2025, with a Soft Power score of 65.2 out of 100. The US retains the top position, … read more

China ultrapassa o Reino Unido pela primeira vez, EUA continuam sendo a marca país mais bem classificada O Brasil ocupa a 31ª posição no Índice Global de Soft Power 2025, com uma pontuação de Soft Power de 48,8 em 100. … read more

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