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  • Home Credit Vietnam Triumphs Again: Wins Coveted Finance and Sustainability Awards for 2026

    Home Credit Vietnam Triumphs Again: Wins Coveted Finance and Sustainability Awards for 2026

    Home Credit Vietnam has been awarded ‘Finance Company of the Year’ for the second consecutive year, and also received the ‘Sustainability Initiative of the Year’ at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026. The awards acknowledge the company’s robust business performance, as well as its endeavors in financial inclusion, promoting environmentally friendly consumption, and fostering community development.

    Striving for Sustainable Growth

    The FiinGroup’s Vietnam Consumer Finance Report 2026 indicates that Vietnam’s consumer finance market is evolving, with a shift in focus towards the quality of growth, operational efficiency, and risk management in the wake of a period of market instability. In this context, Home Credit Vietnam has consistently invested in augmenting its governance capabilities and integrating technology into its operations and customer service. The company has fortified its credit assessment models and digital systems, which has facilitated quicker processing of applications and honed loan portfolio management.

    Moreover, the company has crafted financial solutions tailored to diverse customer segments, considering their repayment capacity, and has enhanced the transparency of product information and loan terms to aid customers in making more informed borrowing decisions. These efforts have culminated in Home Credit Vietnam receiving the ‘Finance Company of the Year’ award, which acknowledges financial institutions based on their operational performance and adaptability to fluctuating market conditions. The company’s 2025 financial statements reveal a 36.8% increase in total assets compared to the start of the year, with an after-tax profit of VND2.077 trillion (US$79 million).

    Embedding Sustainability in Business Practices

    Pham Ngoc Khang, the Chief Strategy Officer and Chairman of Home Credit Vietnam’s ESG Steering Committee, emphasized that sustainable development forms a key part of the company’s long-term strategy. He asserted that a company’s growth should align with the interests of customers and communities, as financial solutions are truly meaningful only when they improve the quality of life and broaden people’s access to financial services.

    The company’s sustainability strategy, which was recognized by the ‘Sustainability Initiative of the Year’ award, centers on increasing access to responsible finance, promoting green consumption, and supporting community development. In 2025, Home Credit Vietnam launched preferential financing packages for electric motorcycles to spur the use of zero-emission transportation. They also broadened their financial literacy initiatives. By the end of 2025, the company’s Home Smart online platform had reached over 21 million people, and they had organized personal finance management workshops for over 4,000 students and women.

    Questions & Answers

    What awards did Home Credit Vietnam receive at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026?
    Home Credit Vietnam was recognized as ‘Finance Company of the Year’ for the second year in a row and also received the ‘Sustainability Initiative of the Year’ award.

    What are some of the initiatives Home Credit Vietnam has undertaken to promote sustainable growth?
    The company has been investing in enhancing its governance capabilities, integrating technology into its operations, and crafting tailor-made financial solutions for diverse customer segments. They have also increased the transparency of product information and loan terms to aid customers in making informed decisions.

    What is the focus of Home Credit Vietnam’s sustainability strategy?
    The sustainability strategy of the company involves expanding access to responsible finance, promoting green consumption, and supporting community development. They have launched financing packages for electric motorcycles and extended their financial literacy initiatives to promote responsible lending.

  • IconSiam Triumphs at Mapic Awards 2025, Securing Top Honors for Siam Piwat as Global Retail Innovator

    IconSiam Triumphs at Mapic Awards 2025, Securing Top Honors for Siam Piwat as Global Retail Innovator

    Siam Piwat has recently carved out a significant spot for itself in the global retail market. Its IconSiam project has been named one of the Top 3 Most Influential Retail Property Projects of the Past 30 Years at the prestigious Mapic Awards in Cannes. This distinction is especially impressive as it’s the first time that an Asian establishment has received this honor.

    Leadership Recognition

    Chadatip Chutrakul, the CEO of Siam Piwat Group, was also celebrated at the event. She received the ‘Pioneers of Places’ Lifetime Achievement Award, adding her name to the list of a select few international leaders that have been recognized with this award. This recognition highlights her innovative contributions in reshaping the global retail landscape throughout the past three decades.

    The Mapic Awards, known as the ‘Oscars of the Retail Industry’, is a globally respected retail real estate forum that draws more than 4000 participants from 75 nations each year. Attendees are comprised of developers, investors, and international retail industry leaders.

    About IconSiam

    IconSiam is a collaborative project between the Siam Piwat Group, Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC), and Charoen Pokphand Group. With a cumulative investment exceeding US$1.8 billion, the 750,000 square meter development overlooks the Chao Praya River in Bangkok. The project seamlessly integrates a top-tier retail complex, ultra-luxury residences, and the ‘7 Wonders of IconSiam’. It was meticulously crafted to embody the best of Thailand and create a benchmark for holistic urban development.

    Mapic director, Francesco Pupillo, hailed IconSiam as one of the most remarkable retail destinations in the world. According to Pupillo, the development has set new standards for modern mixed-use development, blending design, innovation, and culture to present the unique spirit of Thailand and Bangkok on the international stage.

    Impact on Thailand

    Beyond its global recognition, IconSiam has had a significant impact on Thailand locally. It has elevated the nation’s global stature and created shared prosperity for Thonburi, including areas along the Chao Phraya River where property values have tripled and business growth has surged by over 60 percent. This growth illustrates IconSiam’s transformative role in driving tourism, infrastructure, and economic revitalization.

    IconSiam also promotes diversity and equality, serving as a platform that has empowered 35,000 Thai entrepreneurs and close to 1000 designers to become successful. The project has created over 400,000 jobs and attracted 115 million visitors from around the world.

    Looking Ahead

    Siam Piwat is dedicated to ensuring that IconSiam continues to represent Thai excellence on a global scale. Chutrakul concluded that their aim is to show the world how every nation can leverage its unique identity to create value far beyond what is typically imagined. This global recognition is dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand, whose vision and lifelong dedication have inspired them to showcase the remarkable grace and grandeur of Thai culture to the world.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the IconSiam?
    IconSiam is a mixed-use development project in Bangkok, Thailand, that combines a world-class retail complex, ultra-luxury residences, and other attractions. It has been recognized as one of the most influential retail property projects of the past 30 years.

    Who are the partners behind IconSiam?
    IconSiam is a joint venture between the Siam Piwat Group, Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC), and Charoen Pokphand Group.

    What impact has IconSiam had on Thailand?
    IconSiam has significantly uplifted Thailand’s global stature, and has been instrumental in driving economic growth, tourism, and infrastructure development in the country. It has also created over 400,000 jobs and drawn more than 115 million visitors from around the world.

  • GrapeCo and Mondelēz Triumph at Woolworths New Zealand’s Annual Supplier Awards: Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability

    GrapeCo and Mondelēz Triumph at Woolworths New Zealand’s Annual Supplier Awards: Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability

    Woolworths New Zealand recently honoured its partners and innovators in the food and grocery industry, handing out 20 awards at its annual Supplier Awards event at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. GrapeCo and Mondelēz were the illustrious recipients of the ‘Supplier of the Year’ titles.

    Supplier Excellence and Innovation

    The awards, which included 54 finalists, celebrated the ingenuity and collaborative efforts within the industry.

    GrapeCo, a grape supplier for Woolworths NZ, was awarded the ‘Fresh Supreme Supplier’ title for its novel grape varieties and its commitment to sustainability.

    Pieter De Wet, commercial director for Woolworths New Zealand, commended GrapeCo’s environmentally-friendly practice of testing reusable crates which could potentially eliminate more than 60 tonnes of packaging from the Woolworths supply chain.

    “GrapeCo’s dedication extends beyond the norm. Their impactful strategic partnership and their innovation makes them the worthy recipients of our ‘Fresh Supreme Supplier of the Year’ award,” De Wet stated.

    Mondelēz: Packaged Food Supreme Supplier of the Year

    Snack manufacturer Mondelēz was named the ‘Packaged Food Supreme Supplier of the Year’. This accolade represents Mondelēz’s resilience, innovation, and their significant contribution to growth in the industry.

    “Mondelēz has truly distinguished itself this year with exceptional performance and strategic ingenuity,” De Wet said. “Their consistent high performance over the past three years, along with their long-term leadership, makes them the rightful winners of the Supreme Award.”

    Other award recipients included Breadcraft Wairarapa, MaxFoods, Fonterra, Darren Lobb – Hellers, Vitaco, Hancocks, Simplot, Mondelez New Zealand, Amanda Collier (Suntory Oceania), Taryn Aspeling (Heinz Watties), Essity Australasia, Body Science (BSc), and Harriet Butler (Scalzo).

    Questions & Answers

    Who were the ‘Supplier of the Year’ winners at the Woolworths New Zealand Supplier Awards?
    The winners of the ‘Supplier of the Year’ titles were grape supplier GrapeCo and snack manufacturer Mondelēz.

    Why was GrapeCo awarded the ‘Fresh Supreme Supplier’ title?
    GrapeCo was awarded for its introduction of new grape varieties and its commitment to sustainability, specifically for testing reusable crates which could potentially reduce packaging by over 60 tonnes.

    What contributed to Mondelēz being named the ‘Packaged Food Supreme Supplier of the Year’?
    Mondelēz was recognized for its resilience, innovation, and significant contribution to growth within the food and grocery industry.

  • Bamboo Airways awarded best cabin crew, most improved airline in Asia

    Bamboo Airways awarded best cabin crew, most improved airline in Asia

    Bamboo Airways won the “Best Cabin Crew in Asia” and “Most Improved Airline in Asia” awards at the PAX Awards 2022 ceremony in Hamburg, Germany.

    PAX Awards 2022 was held on June 15 (Hanoi time) by the Canadian leading magazine covering cabin services industry PAX International.

    Truong Phuong Thanh, deputy general director of Bamboo Airways, said: “PAX Awards 2022 provides precious recognition by domestic and international customers and experts of Bamboo Airways’ efforts in upgrading service quality. We see this as a great motivation and encouragement to gear up our roadmap towards 5-star oriented services that we have determined to achieve since the earliest days.”

    PAX Awards is held annually by PAX International magazine based on online voting from around the world. PAX Awards is recognized among prestigious aviation awards honoring excellent service quality and development efforts of the world’s leading airlines and aviation service suppliers.

    This year’s ceremony was held within the framework of World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo – WTCE 2022 and Aircraft Interiors Expo – AIX 2022.

    At the previous PAX Awards ceremony, many prominent names in aviation including Qatar Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates Flight Catering… were honored for Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier, Airline Caterer of the year, Best Inflight Duty Free Program, Best Cabin Interior Experience and Best Lounge.

    Bamboo Airways has transported over 10 million passengers safely and led on-time performance across the Vietnamese aviation industry since its establishment.

    Adding to PAX awards, Bamboo Airways continues to grow its footprint in this key market with the launch of a second regular nonstop route to Germany from June 16, connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Frankfurt with one return flight per week.

    With this nonstop service, Bamboo Airways is showing determination in gearing up international network expansion in general and route operation to Europe like the U.K., Germany…in particular. The airline targets a network of 120 routes, including 40 international routes in 2022 to meet heavy travel demands after pandemic.

    The airline has been focusing on methodical training for cabin crew in 5-star service orientation. Bamboo Airways also constantly organizes many global events to recruit flight attendants, attracting a large number of potential candidates from many countries, thus adding qualified personnel and creating opportunities for passengers to experience 5-star oriented services.

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  • AirAsia awarded Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline & Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew at World Travel Awards 2020

    AirAsia awarded Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline & Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew at World Travel Awards 2020

    AirAsia has been awarded Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the eighth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards (WTA) – one of the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought after awards programs commemorating excellence across key sectors of travel, tourism, and hospitality.

    AirAsia emerged top in the category having received the highest votes from travel professionals and industry players from around the region, ahead of regional players such as Scoot, Nok Air, VietJet Air, Jetstar and Firefly to win the top low-cost carrier awards – Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2020 and Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew 2020.

    Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia Group said, “I am deeply humbled and honored to receive Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2020 Award for the eighth consecutive year. Winning the award this year is more important than ever and is of profound sentimental value as the industry is going through the most turbulent times. Our gratitude goes to every one of our over 600 million guests for their continued support and faith in us since day one, and their understanding as we weather through the most difficult period in AirAsia’s history. Most importantly, this award is dedicated to AirAsia’s Allstars (staff), including those who have left us recently through no fault of their own. I thank every Allstar for their commitment, perseverance and dedication  as we navigate our way through this incredibly challenging year.”

    AirAsia Group Head of Cabin Crew Suhaila Hassan said, “This pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, and the journey has been far from easy. Despite the crisis, I can say with confidence that our dedicated crew has risen to the challenge to show their service excellence and hospitality, adapting to the constantly changing rules and regulations. Our focus is to safeguard the wellbeing, health, and safety of each guest. And this award is a testament to our hard work and passion.”

    World Travel Awards Founder Graham E Cooke said, “Despite the unprecedented challenges faced by the aviation industry this year, AirAsia continues to lead the way in low-cost aviation in Asia and beyond. Its strive for excellence remains unrivaled and I am delighted that it has been acknowledged by both the travel trade and the public by being voted ‘Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2020’ and ‘Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew 2020’.”

     Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards, one of the most prestigious and noteworthy awards programs in the global and tourism industry, acknowledges and celebrates excellence across key sectors of travel, tourism, and hospitality. The World Travel Awards brand is globally recognized as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence.

    Despite the incredible challenges faced by the aviation industry over the course of 2020, this year’s World Travel Awards program saw record month-on-month voting numbers from the all-important tourism consumers, whilst the official website continues to receive more search traffic than in any previous year. Organizers say, this indicates that the hunger for travel and tourism is as strong as ever, providing encouraging signs to all in the aviation and tourism industries.

  • Hong Kong jewellery veterans receive top JNA honours

    Hong Kong jewellery veterans receive top JNA honours

    Lawrence Ma and Kent Wong, longstanding pillars of the global jewelry industry, are the Recipients of JNA Awards 2020’s highest accolade – the Lifetime Achievement Award.

    Recognized for helping shape and transform not only Hong Kong’s jewelry industry but that of the global jewelry community, Ma and Wong dedicated their lives to finding new ways to create a richer, more sustainable, and forward-thinking jewelry sector. Their bold ambitions and vision went beyond simple profit-making; they endeavored to affect positive change within their organizations and the communities they serve through leadership and action.

    The JNA Awards’ spotlight will shine on Ma, Chief Executive Officer of Lee Heng Diamond Group, and Wong, Managing Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, during the much-anticipated virtual awards ceremony, which will be broadcast live at 8pm (Hong Kong time) on 27 October — the first day of the first edition of the three-day B2B virtual event, Jewellery & Gem Digital World (J&G Digital World).

    “Lawrence and Kent are both legendary figures who have thrived through the many ups and downs of the jewelry industry in the last four decades. They have undoubtedly achieved commercial success for their respective organizations, but what makes them truly stand out are their tremendous contributions to the growth and prosperity of Hong Kong’s jewelry industry, all of which have had a massive impact and influence on jewelry hubs around the world. It is indeed a great honor and privilege to celebrate their lifetime achievements by conferring them the highest accolade of the JNA Awards,” said Letitia Chow, Chairperson & Founder of JNA Awards at Informa Markets – Jewellery.

    Lawrence Ma

    Starting his career in the jewelry industry four decades ago, Ma founded MaBelle Jewelry in the early 1990s, a diamond jewelry brand that speaks to a broader market comprising largely of aspirational consumers. This initiative also marked a turning point in the long-term vibrancy of Hong Kong’s diamond jewelry retailing industry.

    A founding president and current chairman of the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong (DFHK), Ma was instrumental in the promotion and implementation of ground-breaking initiatives that fortified Hong Kong’s unique position as a global diamond and jewellery trading centre. He also led the charge in creating a culture of integrity and excellence in the city’s jewelry market, which to this day, remains the operational guidepost for every jewelry retailer in Hong Kong.

    Commenting on the award, Ma said, “I am overwhelmed and excited to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the JNA Awards this year. I have been very blessed and privileged to be surrounded by loving family members, brilliant mentors, capable and loyal colleagues, and partners, as well as genuine and caring friends. I appreciate the great contributions and achievements of all previous recipients of this honor and I am delighted to be one of them. I promise to keep on doing what I believe is vital in my life journey: To bring the best out of myself and of all the incredible people around me.”

    Kent Wong

    Wong has devoted himself to the industry and company for over four decades, joined Chow Tai Fook in 1977 as an apprentice, and promoted to Managing Director in 2011. As the key advocator, he drives the evolution into an exciting, innovative, diversified, and trend-setting Group. Under his leadership, Chow Tai Fook being the first Hong Kong -based Jewellery group to open the first store in Mainland China in 1998 and further expanded its global presence, he successfully turned the business from a homegrown brand to a modern and progressive enterprise, now, with over 4,000 points of sale around the world.

    Indeed, his bold leadership style and open-minded tone not only made the Group’s transformation possible, also broke new and innovative grounds that benefited the industry and customer as a whole. In the 2000s, as an industry first, the Group is spearheading the digital revolution of the industry by enlisting patented Smart Tray with RFID, blockchain technology diamond grading report that serves as brilliant examples to win the customers’ trust.

    Wong is a courageous trailblazer who dedicated most of his life to the advancement of the jewelry industry. He serves as chairman of the Hong Kong Jewellers’ & Goldsmiths’ Association, chairman of the supervising committee of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Jewellers’ & Goldsmiths’ Employees’ Association Ltd, a permanent honorable president of the Kowloon Gold Silver and Jewel Merchants’ Staff Association and a board member of the World Diamond Council.

    “I am very honored and grateful to be the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you JNA Awards for this prestigious tribute. Having spent 43 years in an industry that I love, I am immensely proud and humbled to have not only witnessed the incredible developments within our industry but also to have worked alongside so many inspiring individuals in our community. Let us all continue to shine on and share the exquisite beauty and joy of jewelry to the world,” Wong said.

    The prestigious JNA Awards was launched by Informa Markets Jewellery in 2012. Serving as a benchmark of excellence, innovation, and best business practices in the jewelry industry, the Awards celebrates the achievements of exceptional individuals and companies whose actions have a far-reaching and positive impact on the global jewelry trade and society, regardless of their scale of operations, areas they serve and fields of expertise.

    JNA Awards 2020 is supported by Headline Partners Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, Shanghai Diamond Exchange, and DANAT, alongside Honoured Partners KGK Group and Guangdong Land (Shenzhen) Limited.

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  • Kerry Logistics Continues Winning Streak at 2019 AFLAS Awards withBest 3PL and Best Logistics Service Provider

    Kerry Logistics Continues Winning Streak at 2019 AFLAS Awards withBest 3PL and Best Logistics Service Provider

    Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock Code 0636.HK) proudly continued its winning streak at the 2019 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (‘AFLAS’) by receiving the titles of Best 3PL for the fourth year running and the Best Logistics Service Provider – Air Freight for the fourth time. The awards presentation ceremony was held on 17 June 2019 in Hong Kong.

    Robert Berger, Executive Director – Fashion & Lifestyle of Kerry Logistics (Hong Kong), said, “We are thrilled to win the titles again and deeply grateful to the AFLAS organisers and readers of Asia Cargo News for their votes of confidence. Kerry Logistics has been steadily expanding its global network coverage and broadening its range of international freight and logistics solutions, working hard to help its customers to respond to the changes in the international logistics landscape. Leveraging our established network in Asia to take advantage of the booming intra-Asia trade, we are set to continue our business growth in Asia. The AFLAS accolades prove the industry’s trust in us and that, in times of trouble, we are the logistics provider for our customers to call on.”

    Aimed to commend top industry players for demonstrating leadership and consistency in service quality, innovation, customer-relationship management, and reliability, the AFLAS is presented annually by Asia Cargo News, the shipping and supply chain industry news platform for the Asia-Pacific region. The recipients of the awards were determined through the nominations and voting by over 10,000 Asia Cargo News readers, representing the consensus of the regional logistics industry.

    Kerry Logistics has been named the Best 3PL by AFLAS since 2016, and has previously won the Best Logistics Service Provider – Air Freight title in 2015, 2017, and 2018. In the ranking published by Transport Topics and Armstrong & Associates, Inc. for 2019, Kerry Logistics places sixteenth among the Top 50 Airfreight Forwarders and seventh among the Top 50 Ocean Freight Forwarders.

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  • Ducati Diavel 1260 Receives 2019 Red Dot Design Award

    Ducati Diavel 1260 Receives 2019 Red Dot Design Award

    Ever since it came into existence, the Ducati Diavel has been a standout motorcycle as far as design and performance is concerned. Its raw sex appeal and power cruiser styling has been liked by enthusiasts. And furthering its reputation, the new Ducati Diavel 1260 has won the Red Dot Award “best of the best” in the product design category this year. The Diavel 1260 won the award amongst 5,500 products, with 40 international jury members voting for it to be the winner. This is the third time that Ducati has won a Red Dot award with previous winners being the 1199 Panigale in 2013 and the XDiavel S in 2016. Yes! It is a second for the Ducati Diavel family as well.

    The 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 makes 159 bhp at 9500 rpm and 128 Nm of peak torque kicking in at 7500 rpm, from the 1,262 cc, Testastretta V-twin with desmodromic valve timing. The new Diavel offers three riding modes – Sport, Touring and Urban. Each mode has its own engine map, as well as distinctive settings for traction control, wheelie control and cornering ABS. Other features include a full-colour TFT display, hands-free ignition, and cruise control.

    The S variant gets Bluetooth connectivity on the TFT screen and full LED lighting. The top-spec S variant gets fully adjustable 48 mm fork and rear shock from Ohlins. The S model also uses Brembo M50 monobloc front brake calipers, whereas the regular Diavel 1260 uses Brembo M4.32 calipers. Both variants use twin 320 mm front discs and a 260 mm rear disc.

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  • 180 degree reversal by YouTube

    180 degree reversal by YouTube

    A report published says that YouTube has decided to do a 180 degree turn and is backing away from producing original programming. The Google-owned video streamer has canceled plans to develop some new comedies and dramas that it would have streamed to paid YouTube Premium subscribers. By doing this, YouTube is admitting defeat in a battle with other video streamers like Netflix and Amazon Prime to reap profits from original shows.

    Netflix has done quite well by showing its own fare like Orange is the New Black, Fuller House, Stranger Things, House of Cards and more, Amazon Prime has had some big hits including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The show, about a married Jewish woman living in New York in the late 1950’s who becomes a stand-up comedian after her husband leaves her, won four Emmy Awards last year including Best Comedy Series.

    Anonymous sources say that YouTube has canceled shows like Origin, a science-fiction program, and comedy Overthinking with Kat & June. In addition, YouTube is no longer listening to pitches for scripted shows that require a huge budget. The report comes on the same day that Apple has unveiled its video streaming service that will include original programming that cost the company over $1 billion to produce. And while Google has enough cash to match Apple when it comes to paying for such programming, YouTube generated more than $15 billion in ad sales last year without offering high-priced original shows.

    The change means that YouTube Premium will turn to music-related content with some programming from established YouTube stars. As a result, the original scripted shows left on YouTube will be available for free, including the one big original hit that YouTube has had, Cobra Kai. This show takes the Daniel LaRusso-Johnny Lawrence feud from 1984’s Karate Kid movie and updates it to modern times. The appeal of the show is helped by the fact that the original actors (Ralph Macchio and William Zabka) recreate their roles as Daniel and Johnny, respectively. There have been two seasons of the show and negotiations are underway for a third season.

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  • AirAsia wins IDC Digital Transformation award

    AirAsia wins IDC Digital Transformation award

    AirAsia was named Operating Model Master for Malaysia at the IDC Digital Transformation Awards (IDC DXa).

    In a press statement, it said, the award honours companies that have enabled discernible and measurable excellence in their ability to make business operations more responsive and effective by leveraging digitally connected products/services, assets, people and trading partners.

    AirAsia won the award for its deployment of Alibaba Cloud’s Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions to distinguish legitimate customers from crawlers and bots that negatively impacted bookings and revenue, and reduce massive traffic flows from bots that led to additional operational costs.

    Using CDN in China, the airline was able to improve the latency and Round Trip Time (RTT) of airasia.com, and optimise traffic to the website based on user profiles.

    AirAsia also worked with Alibaba security teams to block illicit traffic using an extensive database of known hackers and their patterns, before customising rules and applying them to the WAF.

    The award was presented during the IDC Digital Transformation Summit 2018 held in Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral on Tuesday.

    AirAsia Group chief information officer Declan Hogan said, “We tried many security tools, with limited success, prior to moving to Alibaba.

    “Only Alibaba made a consistent, long-lasting impact, and they proved that they’re willing to take the risk to try it. And we appreciate that they were willing to make the investment to prove that they have the technology that
    works.”

    IDC DXa honours the achievements of organisations that have successfully planned and executed the digital transformation of one or multiple areas of their business through the application of digital and disruptive technologies.

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  • Deadline for entries to Asia Food Innovation Awards extended

    Deadline for entries to Asia Food Innovation Awards extended

    The deadline for entries to the Asia Food Innovation Awards, to be held this July in Singapore, has been extended to 13 June. The inaugural edition of this awards scheme, which builds on the reputation of the World Food Innovation Awards, will give brands a platform for their success in Asia. It is organised by FoodBev Media in conjunction with event organisers Montgomery, and will be presented at RPB Asia and Speciality & Fine Food Asia on 18 July.

    Previously the deadline had been 7 June, but the extra week will give all interested parties the chance to finish their submissions.

    The full list of judges – which includes the managing director of Montgomery Asia, experts from the world of food accelerators, and an experienced brand design specialist – was announced at the end of May.

    The inaugural Asia Food Innovation Awards are designed to recognise and reward excellence across all aspects of the global food and beverage industry – from manufacturing to ingredients, packaging to finished products.

    They will offer a unique opportunity to showcase your latest innovations at these co-located events in Singapore – ideal for brands looking to increase their exposure in Asia, looking to launch in Asia for the first time, or simply seeking to promote their products in front of an international audience.

    In addition to the prestige of winning an Asia Food Innovation Award, winners and finalists will be receiving a comprehensive PR and media package to celebrate and highlight their success. This will include dedicated coverage on FoodBev.com and FoodBev’s social media channels, as well as a comprehensive communications kit and interview opportunities for winning entrants.

    As a company, FoodBev Media has been organising industry-leading awards schemes for more than a decade. Our most established schemes, the World Dairy Innovation Awards and World Beverage Innovation Awards, are held every year at major events such as the Global Dairy Congress and BrauBeviale or Drinktec, regularly receiving more than 200 entries.

    FoodBev Media group editor Alex Clere said: “We are very exicted to launch the Asia Food Innovation Awards and celebrate the food industry’s innovation achievements in Singapore for the first time. This is an excellent opportunity for brands to showcase their latest developments in front of our panel of judges and an audience of trade professionals at the presentation ceremony itself.

    “The Asia Food Innovation Awards will extend our partnership with Fresh Montgomery – with whom we organise the World Food Innovation Awards – and brings together their established and highly regarded events with FoodBev’s track record in rewarding innovation.

    “The benefits of entering are obvious, and we look forward to celebrating your innovation achievements this July.”

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  • Retail News Asia Honoured with the “Best Global Retail News Platform 2018” Award

    Retail News Asia Honoured with the “Best Global Retail News Platform 2018” Award

    Retail News announced today that it has been named the Best Global Retail News Platform 2018 in the AI Business Excellence Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by KPMG, EY, PwC and Deloitte, The Business Excellence Awards, is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet. The judging panel is compromised of the three directors here at AI Global, they have a combined total of 40 years of work within this industry and know it very well.

    The reason why AI uses an in-house judging panel is because they fully understand the process and also know what our standards are in terms of award winners.  They have been judging the award programs for the past 8 years. AI’s judging panel works very closely with a research team which is comprised of 4 researchers who are in charge of gathering information for each case study and presenting each case file to the judges. This is the 6th year of the Business Excellence Awards, hosted by Acquisition International, and you can view all the details of last year’s awards on their homepage.

    Launched over 8 years ago, AI has rapidly risen to and now has a circulation of 108,000 people in over 170 countries and regularly attracts editorial submissions from some of the biggest players on the global corporate landscape.

    AI is a monthly magazine that seeks to inform, entertain, influence, and shape the global corporate conversation through a combination of high quality editorial, rigorous research and an experienced and dedicated worldwide network of advisors, experts and contributors.

    Alongside the monthly issue AI hosts annual award programs which aim to highlight and provide recognition to the companies and individuals who have worked hard to get where they are today. The AI awards are only given 100% based on merit and not based on the judgment of a number of votes received.

    RetailNews is committed to providing both local and global retailers with the latest breaking retail news throughout the Asian market. This on a daily base. We have resources for everyone from the independently owned business owners, online-only retailers, and major chains expanding their reach throughout the Asian market, says Sven – founder of Retail News.

    We Are Stronger Together

    You can quickly and easily search for the latest breaking retail news by country, or come here to keep an eye on the latest local, global and seasonal trends.

    On Retail News you can network, engage, and share invaluable information with other retailers. Our retailers come from a wide range of industries and expertise, meaning that whatever the question may be—we have you covered!

    We are extremely honored with this recognition and my team has been working extremely hard the last 3 years to bring us to a level where we are operating now, Sven added. With nearly 8 million visitors a month, 23 daily retail updates, Retail News is believed to be the Retail industry leader.

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  • Sunway Putra mall Wins Big At Malaysia Tourism Awards 2016/2017

    Sunway Putra mall Wins Big At Malaysia Tourism Awards 2016/2017

    It was a celebratory affair when Sunway Putra Mall emerged as the winner in the twentieth edition of the Malaysia’s Tourism Awards 2016/ 2017 award presentation ceremony at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) recently.

    The win saw the refurbished mall being named as the winner for best Shopping Centre under Integrated Shopping Centre category. It was the mall’s maiden attempt for the award.

    Tourism Malaysia chairman, Datuk Siew Ka Wei presented the award to Sunway Putra Mall General Manager Ms Phang Sau Lian alongside with Deputy Director General (Promotion) Tourism Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Abdul Khani Daud and Deputy Director General (Planning) Tourism Malaysia, Dato’ Chong Yoke Har in front of Malaysia’s various tourism industry players and related government agencies.

    Also present at the ceremony was, Minister of Tourism and Culture, Dato’ Seri Nazri bin Abdul Aziz, Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Seri Mirza Mohammad Taiyab and  Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron.

    The Tourism Minister had earlier paid tribute to industry players and captains for coming together amidst rising regional competition and limited resources towards the country’s tourism sector.  These awards were recognition towards tourism industry players contribution for boosting the country’s tourism attraction.

    Sunway Malls & Theme Parks CEO, Mr HC Chan said the win was meaningful for the mall group as this was the 6th time Sunway Malls was bestowed the prestigious award by the Ministry.

    “We like to thank the Ministry for their continued belief and support towards Sunway Malls. Apart from being the 6th time winning this award, what made it extra special is Sunway Malls has won this award for 8 consecutive years,” he added.

    Sunway Putra Mall picked up this award for year 2016/2017 edition while Sunway Pyramid won the 2010/2011, 2012/2013 and 2014/2015 editions.

     

    “This tourism award is another milestone for Sunway Putra Mall, despite being only just over two years in operation after the refurbishment, we are now recognized by the Minister of Tourism and Culture as the top Integrated Shopping Centre that promotes Malaysia.” said Phang.

    In addition, Sunway Group garnered the special Prime Minister’s Award at the 20th Malaysia Tourism Awards Ceremony. The award was a personal selection by Prime Minister and the Tourism and Culture Minister for an organisation’s exceptional contributions to the tourism industry.

    The Malaysia Tourism Awards is held once every two years, recognises and honours local and International tourism industry players for outstanding and innovative products and services. It also acts as an incentive for participants to strive for the highest level of professionalism and quality in both products and services. In its twentieth edition, this year’s awards saw over 665 nominations for 14 categories being received. Qualified entries went through a stringent selection by a panel of independent judges.

    The winning of this award added another feather to the cap for the mall tourism offering excellence. Sunway Putra Mall had received a gold award from Kuala Lumpur Mayor’s Tourism Award 2017 and recognised by the Ministry of Tourism & Culture as a Malaysia Tourism Quality Assurance (MyTQA) certified mall that delivered outstanding service quality and tourism products.

    Among the unique initiatives included DBKL Tourism Bureau appointment of the mall’s customer service representative as DBKL’s brand ambassador to promote tourists spots in Kuala Lumpur, promoting at overseas tourism missions alongside Tourism Malaysia and many others.

    The mall among others also partnered with international movies for activation, staging popular artistes appearances and collaborating with Malaysian Airlines and Matta Fair to promote KL as a tourism destination.

    The mall is home to international, regional and national retail brands with the likes of H&M. Uniqlo, Mango, Max Fashion, G2000, MONKI, Braun Buffel, Tissot, Padini Concept Store and many others. Offering more than 60 Food and Beverage outlets including local delights which are popular among tourists such as Dolly Dim Sum, Sepiring, Onde-Onde, Narenj and a food precinct called, ‘Selera Street’, that promotes locals favourites, namely Lorong Seratus Tahun, TeoChew Cendol, Ah Cheng Laksa and more.

    To date Sunway Putra Mall had also picked up the FIABCI 2017 Malaysia Property Award of Best Property for Retail Category, Malaysia Shopping Malls Association’s (PPK) Best Experiential Marketing Awards 2016 (gold award) for Category B (malls with 500,001 to 999,999 sq ft nett lettable area) and MPIM Asia Awards 2015 (bronze award) for best refurbished building category.

  • Asian Manufacturing Awards 2017 celebrates winners over gala dinner

    Asian Manufacturing Awards 2017 celebrates winners over gala dinner

    The Asian Manufacturing Awards 2017, organised by Contineo Media, is here again to recognize and honour companies from the industrial automation sector that provide technology, solutions and value-added services to enable manufacturers to attain world-class performance. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which started in 2012, was held on the evening of 27 July 2017 at the Mandarin Orchard Hotel Singapore.

    Against the prevailing intense competition in the manufacturing industry, it is imperative that manufacturers should not only reach but also sustain operational excellence. Added to this, Asia is also technologically diverse and in different stages of economic progression. Catering to this wide spectrum, it is companies like the ones represented and recognized here tonight that are playing an increasing role in this transformation of the region’s manufacturing abilities in the different landscapes.

    Manufacturers today face a myriad of challenges, including the constant pressure to increase productivity and quality while keeping cost down. They also have to face new regulation and compliance measures, environmental concerns, coping with the skills gap, while contemplating with demanding customer service standards. These issues are driving the development of holistic automation technology and solutions that improved the products and services to the manufacturing industry.

    Raymond Wong, CEO of Contineo Media, said: “Throughout the years as we go from strength to strength together with our industrial partners and supporters, weathering the economic ups and downs, it is a testament to our resilience and our desire to achieve excellence in everything we do. We are here tonight to honour companies which deliver cutting-edge industrial automation technology solutions and services that have a tremendous impact on the industry.”

    Below are the 27 awards categories and the winners.

    Automation & Control
    Best Automation Systems Integrator CONSOVEYO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
    Best Embedded Systems Provider National Instruments
    Best Fieldbus Infrastructure Provider PEPPERL+FUCHS ASIA
    Best Industrial Cyber Security Provider Kaspersky Lab
    Best Industrial Network Provider MOXA
    Best Industrial Wireless Provider Emerson Automation Solutions
    Best Internet of Things Provider Rockwell Automation Southeast Asia
    Best Machine Vision Provider SICK Pte. Ltd.
    Best Machine Safety Systems Provider Pilz South East Asia Pte Ltd
    Best Process Control Systems Provider Emerson Automation Solutions
    Best Process Instrumentation Provider Emerson Automation Solutions
    Best Process Safety Systems Provider Emerson Automation Solutions
    Best Programmable Control Systems Provider Beckhoff Automation
    Best Robotics Provider Universal Robots
    Best Variable Speed Drive Provider SIEMENS PTE. LTD.

    Industrial Software
    Best CAD/CAM Systems Provider Siemens Industry Software Pte. Ltd.
    Best ERP Systems Provider Epicor Software (SEA) Pte Ltd
    Best PLM Systems Provider Siemens Industry Software Pte. Ltd.
    Best Supply Chain Provider LF Logistics

    Industrial Solution
    Best Pharma Solutions Provider Werum IT Solutions
    Best Chemical Solutions Provider SIEMENS PTE. LTD.
    Best Power & Energy Solutions Provider Emerson Automation Solutions
    Best Oil & Gas Solutions Provider Yokogawa
    Best Water & Wastewater Solutions Provider Global Water Engineering
    Best Refinery Solutions Provider Emerson Automation Solutions

    Special Awards
    Industry Leader of the Year Award Chaney Ho Advantech Co. Ltd.
    Editor’s Choice Award ESSENTRA PACKAGING
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  • BCA Wins Gallup Great Workplace Award for Second Time

    BCA Wins Gallup Great Workplace Award for Second Time

    Qualified and trained human capitals is an important aspect for Bank Central Asia, also known as BCA, in maintaining competitive advantage and in supporting business strategy.

    BCA constantly strives to improve human capital through a range of effective development programs and quality staff recruitment. On that commitment, BCA has again been chosen to be the only company from Indonesia to be awarded the Gallup Great Workplace Award.

    The award was presented by Head of Consulting Gallup, South-East Asia Taek Lee to BCA’s Vice President Director Armand Hartono at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Jakarta. Also present at the award ceremony was BCA Director Lianawaty Suwono and Head of Human Capital Management Division of BCA Hendra Tanumihardja.

    “Convenience, safety, and reliability are BCA’s top priorities when providing financial services to all BCA customers. We are determined to continue to be a leader in the national banking industry that contributes greatly to the Indonesian economy. BCA recognizes that the priorities and all of these business strategies rely on the support of qualified employees. To that end, BCA will continue to improve the competence of human capitals through coaching, training, and learning, “Armand said on Saturday (7/22).

    The company provides continuous training and development programs, instills performance-based work culture, and actively provides career development opportunities for 25,073 employees by 2016.

    These development programs are balanced with BCA’s efforts to build work-life balances to improve employee productivity and effectiveness. The Gallup Great Workplace Award received by BCA today is an appreciation of BCA’s commitment.

    The Gallup Great Workplace Award is an award initiated by Gallup’s strategic consulting firm. This award is an appreciation of the companies that succeeded in building a positive and productive work environment, helping the company achieve the best performance.

    It is also a differentiator between the Gallup Great Workplace Award with other awards, namely this award sees the relationship between engagement with the achievement of business companies/organizations.

    “The Gallup Great Workplace Award appreciates the company’s commitment to building workplaces that give employees energy and enthusiasm to work every day. We recognize that high engagement not only produces stronger business results, but also improves the welfare of every employee and their family. Employee wellbeing is the company’s essential contribution, “said Taek Lee, Head of Consulting Gallup, South-East Asia.

    Of companies worldwide meeting the criteria, only about 8 percent of companies are awarded the Gallup Great Workplace Award.

    This year, The Gallup Great Workplace Award is followed by companies from more than 30 industries, most of which come from the banking and insurance industries.

    In 2017 alone only 37 companies that get this predicate. Globally, the level of engagement among award winners is 70 percent and the ratio of between employees engaged with actively disengaged is 14:1.

    To achieve this award, companies follow the Employee Engagement Survey with employees of at least 50 employees with an 80 percent response rate. Companies earning an average grade of at least 4.4 out of 5, are eligible to be nominated for this award.

    Since its inception in 2007, BCA became the first indigenous Indonesian company to achieve GGWA in 2015 and maintain that achievement in 2017. BCA managed to get a response rate of 97 percent in Team Engagement Survey which is higher than the minimum response rate of 80 percent.

    BCA also managed to get the Team Engagement Survey score of 4.66, which is also higher than the minimum requirement of 4.4. In addition, the various Team Engagement programs conducted by the company helped boost business performance which is also one of the indicators of BCA’s victory.

    Various efforts were made by BCA to maintain a positive work environment. BCA will continue to refine human resource development programs in line with the development of the business environment and the needs of BCA.

    BCA will closely monitor the needs of human resources and continue recruitment and development efforts to prepare future generations of leaders as part of effective succession planning. BCA also consistently develops and introduces employee value proposition which is BCA’s values that emphasizes the principle of continuous improvement and friendly environment.

    “Investment in technology and infrastructure ensures BCA is able to provide reliable services through multi-channel network sharing while improving efficiency in various aspects of the business. Human capital investments are primarily in professional development and training programs, encouraging staff to work effectively and enabling BCA to provide customer service of the highest quality, “said Armand.