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  • 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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  • Kerry Logistics recognised as “Most Honoured Company” for sixth year in a row

    Kerry Logistics recognised as “Most Honoured Company” for sixth year in a row

    Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is honoured to be recognised as one of the “Most Honored Companies” in Institutional Investor’s annual All-Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team rankings for the sixth consecutive year. It was also ranked in the top three in five categories under the Transportation sector.

    Kerry Logistics Network and its key executives secured top three in the following categories, based on votes from buy-side analysts, money managers, and sell-side researchers at securities firms and financial institutions that cover the Asian region:

    • Best CEO – William Ma
    • Best CFO – Ellis Cheng
    • Best Investor Relations Professional – Iris Tsang
    • Best Investor Relations Program
    • Best ESG

    William Ma, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network, said, “We are honoured to be recognised once again for our commitment to a proactive investor relations strategy. While it has been imperative to respond to the challenges brought by the pandemic, in terms of investor relations, we have remained steadfast in maintaining our transparency, stepping up communication with the investment community and addressing investors’ concerns. Despite all the difficulties, we believe it is of paramount importance for us to keep our shareholders and investors up to date, particularly on Kerry Logistics Network’s latest corporate developments, while providing comprehensive disclosure to our stakeholders to ensure we create value for all. We are grateful to Institutional Investor and the investment community for the long-term support, and we will continue doing our best in applying global best practices in our investor relations programme.”

    Kerry Logistics has received the “Most Honored Companies” accolade since 2016. The 2021 All-Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team rankings were determined by the votes from over 4,000 investment professionals across 1,285 financial services firms. The survey covered several core areas, including “Financial Disclosure”, “IR Services & Communications”, “COVID-19 responses”, “ESG”, “CEO”, “CFO” and “IR Professional”.

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  • Apple is giving out a special iPhone that can lead to a $1 million reward

    Apple is giving out a special iPhone that can lead to a $1 million reward

    Apple is giving out special versions of the iPhone to security researchers who have the opportunity to collect as much as $1.5 million from Apple. Announced last week at the Black Rock cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas (where ironically Apple earlier this year put up a billboard reading “What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone”), the tech giant is giving these experts the task of hacking into the iPhone to find vulnerabilities and security flaws. Apple security chief Ivan Krstic says that these special iPhones come with “advanced debug capabilities.” Unlike the units sold to consumers, these will allow researchers to access parts of iOS that are off-limits to most users.

    The so-called iOS Security Research Device Program will get underway next year and while anyone can apply to receive one of the special iPhone units, Apple says that there will be a limited amount handed out. Most likely only qualified security researchers will be able to obtain one of these devices. Even though they will be much more open than a store-bought iPhone, the researchers won’t have the same access that Apple’s own internal security team has on their iPhones.

    Companies like Apple and Google pay these researchers to find flaws as an incentive. In addition, Apple would prefer that a security expert who finds a vulnerability tell the company about it instead of selling it or using it for their own evil intentions. Flaws found on iOS are said to bring researchers as much as $1 million from hackers willing to pay that much. Apple announced last week that a researcher can receive $1 million by finding a flaw allowing him or her to take over full control of an iPhone without the owner touching the handset. Other flaws can also handsomely reward a researcher as Apple is willing to pay up to $500,000 for the information. Google announced last month that it will pay up to $30,000 to a researcher finding flaws in its Chrome browser while paying $150,000 if it is told about a flaw that can compromise its Chrome OS.

    “We want to attract some of the exceptional researchers who have thus far been focusing their time on other platforms. Today many of them tell us they look at our platform and they want to do research but the bar is just too high. We have by far the highest maximum payouts in the industry, and we have the iOS security research device program for exceptional researchers that are new to our platform”-Ivan Krstic, head of security engineering and architecture, Apple

    Researchers who find a vulnerability in code found on beta software will receive a 50% bonus from Apple. That is to reward an expert who has identified a problem before the bug is passed along to the public, and brings the top possible award handed out by Apple to $1.5 million. As the company’s security chief points out, “The second-best reason to have a bug bounty is to find out about a vulnerability that’s already in the users’ hands and fix it quickly. The number one best reason is to find a vulnerability before it ever hits a customer’s hands.”

    Apple’s new program might have received more applause if it wasn’t for the limited number of special iPhones it is handing out. As iOS security researcher Will Strafach noted, “It’s a huge step, but I do think it would be great if there were a bit more wide availability of the devices.” Apple might be concerned that the wider availability of these units might lead to several ending up in the wrong hands, creating more problems for the company. Still, with all this money at stake, regular iPhone owners should benefit from the incentives that Apple is throwing at security experts.

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  • Alibaba expands 88 VIP prestige loyalty program

    Alibaba expands 88 VIP prestige loyalty program

    Alibaba Group has rolled out an upgraded 88 VIP membership program, adding new perks and privileges to its prestige loyalty program.

    The new offerings range from discounts at more online flagship stores, memberships for Alibaba’s various services, and wider access to other platforms within the Alibaba ecosystem.

    This year’s package extends the 5-per-cent 88 VIP member discount to 300 brands on Tmall, adding to the 88 brands introduced when the club launched last year. Each 88 VIP member will also be automatically entitled to global travel membership with Alibaba’s travel service platform Fliggy, giving them additional benefits when booking international hotels and flights throughout the year.

    “The upgraded membership program demonstrates we are committed to enhancing the customer experience and delivering benefits that cover all aspects of our customers’ lives,” said Alibaba Group chief marketing officer Chris Tung.

    “Discounts on a wider range of brands and products and deeper engagement with the Alibaba ecosystem have helped us enhance customer loyalty, as well as strengthen our capabilities in cross-selling and generating consumer insights, benefiting customers and brands alike.”

    An 88 VIP member spends an average of RMB100,000 annually on services within the Alibaba ecosystem. These VIP members are often the first to discover what later become best-selling items on Alibaba’s platforms. Their purchases usually cover a wider range of categories than typical members. Moreover, these VIP members are more likely to have memberships on multiple services on Alibaba’s platforms.

    Launched in 2018, the 88 VIP program has created immense growth opportunities for both brands and merchants, according to Alibaba. For example, Marriott International, the global hospitality group that joined the 88 VIP program last December, has received twice as many hotel room bookings from 88 VIP members than from non-members. The land, a New Zealand dairy brand, has generated around 90 per cent of its sales on its Tmall flagship store from 88 VIP members.

  • AEON and Robinson present “ROBINSON SUMMER FREE.VER” Songkran celebration campaign

    AEON and Robinson present “ROBINSON SUMMER FREE.VER” Songkran celebration campaign

    Mr. Tula Pharuehaspailin (right), Assistant Vice President Marketing Credit Card Promotion of AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited together with Mr. Miti Chanyawong (left), General Manager Sales Promotion of Robinson Public Company Limited, announced the “ROBINSON SUMMER FREE.VER” campaign in celebration of the upcoming Songkran festival. Special promotions include the best prices on summer items, along with a discount coupon of up to 40% off. Exclusively for AEON credit cardholders, receive cash back up to 30,000 baht, with 10 chances to win a gold necklace, when spending up to 1,000 baht. The special offer is valid from today until 2 June, 2019 at all Robinson Department Store nationwide.

  • CIMB bags ‘Best Retail Bank in Malaysia’ award

    CIMB bags ‘Best Retail Bank in Malaysia’ award

    CIMB Bank Bhd has won “Best Retail Bank in Malaysia” at the International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards Programme 2017 conferred by The Asian Banker.

    CIMB’s Enhanced Virtual Assistant (EVA), the first chat-bot banking application in Asean, also won “Internet Banking Product of the Year” recently at a ceremony held in Tokyo.

    CIMB group consumer banking chief executive officer Samir Gupta said the best retail bank award was reflective of its continuous efforts to deliver great customer experience, in line with today’s consumer expectations and also preference for online and mobile banking.

    “This, coupled with CIMB’s strong Asean network, contributes to a seamless banking experience for over 12 million of our retail customers,” he said in a statement yesterday.

    CIMB EVA, on the converse, is the epitome of banking made simpler, more secure and more convenient, he said.

    “Customers can easily check their current or savings account balances, pay bills and perform mobile top-up through chat,” he said.

    The Asian Banker’s International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards Programme is the most rigorous, prestigious and transparent awards programme for consumer banking in Asia-Pacific, Central Asia, West Asia and Africa.

  • Baiduri receives ‘Bank of The Year’ award

    Baiduri receives ‘Bank of The Year’ award

    Baiduri Bank received the coveted Bank of The Year award from The Banker magazine, during an award ceremony in London.

    This achievement marks the fourth international banking award this year for Baiduri Bank. This is also the eleventh time that the bank has received this particular award. The Banker’s 17th annual Bank of The Year awards were presented at a gala black-tie dinner at the Hilton London Bankside, London on Wednesday, December 7. On hand to receive the award was Ti Eng Hui, Deputy CEO of Baiduri Bank.

    This year, The Banker Awards took on a special meaning as it celebrated it’s 90th anniversary, making The Banker the longest running international banking title in the world.

    The Bank of The Year awards goes beyond data and figures as it looks for evidence of banks setting new standards for their local industries.

    The recognition of being named Bank of the Year in the country by The Banker is testament to the strong management, sound business model and prudent risk approach of the bank.

    Speaking on receiving the accolade, Ti Eng Hui said, “We are proud to be recognised as the Bank of the Year for Brunei from The Banker for the 11th time.

    Ti Eng Hui (centre), Deputy CEO of Baiduri Bank, after receiving the ‘Bank of The Year 2016’ award. - BAIDURI BANK

    Ti Eng Hui (centre), Deputy CEO of Baiduri Bank, after receiving the ‘Bank of The Year 2016’ award. –

    “We are delighted to conclude 2016 with this wonderful achievement. This year, we have made strides in the banking industry through our innovation and strong commitment, but it is because of our faithful employees as well as our loyal customers and partners that we are able to be the bank we are today.”

    The Banker Awards was attended by representatives from 149 countries, a reflection on the importance and significance banks put on winning The Banker’s Bank of The Year awards.

    In 2016, Baiduri Bank received three other international awards, the ‘Domestic Retail Bank Brunei 2016’ from the Asian Banking and Finance magazine, the ‘Best Banking Group 2016’ from World Finance magazine and the ‘World’s Best Emerging Markets Bank in Asia-Pacific for Brunei 2016’ from Global Finance.

    Baiduri Bank is proud to be associated with these leading international banking awards, the bank said in a statement.

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  • Jewel Changi Airport wins prestigious Retail Real Estate Award at MAPIC Awards 2016

    Jewel Changi Airport wins prestigious Retail Real Estate Award at MAPIC Awards 2016

    Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel), a lifestyle destination being developed in the heart of Singapore Changi Airport, has been named Best Futura Shopping Centre at MAPIC Awards 2016 in Cannes, France – a prestigious retail real estate industry event which honours the world’s most exciting and innovative retail property projects.

    Developed by Jewel Changi Airport Trustee – a joint venture between Changi Airport Group and CapitaLand Mall Asia – Jewel is a mixed-use complex featuring a wide range of lifestyle offerings including a five-storey indoor garden, unique play attractions, comprehensive shopping and dining options, a hotel, and facilities for airport operations.

    Celebrating excellence, innovation and creativity in the global retail real estate industry, the MAPIC Awards, into its 21st run, saw a total of 180 entries from 40 countries. A newly-introduced category, the Best Futura Shopping Centre award recognises upcoming retail developments with outstanding architectural qualities and strong, original concepts. Other considerations include the innovative use of materials, integration with the environment and impact on the local community. Based on these evaluation criteria, Jewel emerged winner of the inaugural accolade.

    Designed by a consortium of consultants comprising Safdie Architects led by world renowned architect Moshe Safdie, as well as Benoy and local architects RSP, Jewel features a distinctive steel and glass facade, that will house a refreshing environment of lush greenery that are integrated with facilities and attractions.

    There are two main centrepiece attractions in Jewel – the Forest Valley, a huge five-storey garden filled with thousands of trees, plants, ferns and shrubs, and the 40-metre high Rain Vortex, currently the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. The complex spans five storeys above ground and five basement storeys.

    Following the commencement of Jewel’s construction in end-2014, works on the five basement levels of the complex have been completed, and the focus going forward will be on the works above ground. Jewel is on track to open in early 2019.

    “The MAPIC Awards are one of the most prestigious accolades in the retail real estate industry and we are honoured to be a recipient this year. In developing Jewel, it is our vision to create a world-class destination that will enhance Singapore’s tourism appeal and augment Changi Airport’s position as a leading air hub in the world. With its unique features that will engage and entertain visitors, we aspire for Jewel to be a place of discovery and experiences for both local residents and international travellers. This award is a tremendous encouragement to the team and an affirmation of Jewel’s innovative design and concept,” said Ms Hung Jean, Chief Executive Officer, Jewel Changi Airport Devt.

  • Combine all your rewards points and get more out of your luxury shopping

    Combine all your rewards points and get more out of your luxury shopping

    Shoppers can now save money on luxury brands by combining reward points from their different Visa credit cards.

    The “Points for Brands” campaign enables customers with Visa credit cards issued from leading financial institutions in Thailand, including Kasikornbank, Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), Krungthai Bank, Krungsri First Choice, Government Savings Bank, and Thanachart Bank to pool reward points for purchase of goods at selected luxury brands at a rate of 1,000 points for THB 100.[1] 

    There are more than 70 participating brands at The Emporium and The EmQuartier, including Coach, Kate Spade, DKNY, DVF, Proenza, COMME des GAçONS, Jimmy Choo, Valentino, EMPORIO ARMANI, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, MCM, and Club 21.

    “This is the first time our cardholders can purchase luxury brands by redeeming points from across their portfolio of Visa credit cards, a rarity for premium categories,” said Suripong Tantiyanon, Visa Country Manager, Thailand.

    Exclusive to Visa cardholders, more information, along with help on how to redeem reward points, can be found at Points for Brands booth on M Floor at EmQuartier

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  • Aceh wins three prizes in halal tourism category

    Aceh wins three prizes in halal tourism category

    Aceh Province has won three prizes in the National Halal Tourism Competition (KPHN) 2016, an official said.

    The three awards were in the categories of Muslim Friendly Airport–given to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport in Banda Aceh, as well as best Muslim friendly cultural destination, and best tourist attraction for Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, said Reza Fahlevi, head of the Aceh cultural and tourism office, on Thursday.

    He expressed his gratitude to the people of Aceh for helping develop halal tourism in the province, and to the Central Government for supporting Aceh in its participating in the World Halal Travel Awards 2016 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

    “Alhamdulillah (Thank God), Aceh won prizes for three categories in competition with 117 nominees in 15 categories,” he remarked.

    The results of the competition were announced in Jakarta on Wednesday.

    The Aceh provincial administration seeks to improve its tourism industry to meet its 3As – Amenity, Accessibility, and Attraction– in order to transform the province into a world-class tourism destination.

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  • Indonesia’s Best Honored at the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Indonesia Automotive Awards

    Indonesia’s Best Honored at the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Indonesia Automotive Awards

    Frost & Sullivan today honored Indonesia’s best Automotive companies at the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Indonesia Automotive Awards, held in Jakarta.

    Now in its 9th year, the Indonesia Awards program has identified many outstanding companies in Indonesia across various industries.The Indonesia Excellence Awards are a timely and fitting acknowledgement of the progress within best practices in these industry segments and the companies that have demonstrated growth leadership. Award recipients are those with the diligence, perseverance, innovation and dedication required to develop a successful business plan and excel in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

    Spike Choo, Country Director, Frost & Sullivan Indonesia said that the Indonesia Excellence Awards, in its nine year running now, have identified and honored best-in-class companies that have demonstrated excellence in their respective industries.

    Spike Choo said that he hopes the awards will serve as an inspiration and a source of encouragement for Indonesian companies to continue striving hard to grow and expand their business.

    “We are extremely proud and happy to host the 9th annual Indonesia Excellence Awards to celebrate best practices in Indonesian companies. I am confident that the Award recipients will put Indonesian companies on the global map of Excellence,” said Vivek Vaidya, Vice President of Automotive & Transportation, Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific.

    The recipients of the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Indonesia Automotive Awards were identified based on an in-depth research conducted by Frost & Sullivan’s analysts. The short-listed companies were evaluated on a variety of actual market performance indicators which include revenue growth; market share and growth in market share; leadership in product innovation; marketing strategy and business development strategy.

    Frost & Sullivan congratulates all the outstanding recipients of the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Indonesia Automotive Awards

  • Indonesia wins three Aseanta 2016 awards

    Indonesia wins three Aseanta 2016 awards

    Indonesia has won awards in three out of the six categories of the ASEAN Tourism Awards (ASEANTA) 2016 at an event held in Manila, the Philippines, a minister said.

    “Wonderful Indonesia” won awards in three of the six categories of the ASEAN Awards, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said in a press statement on Friday.

    “We have beaten some competing countries, including Malaysia,” Arief Yahya said.

    The three awards were in the categories of the Best ASEAN Tourism Photo, the Best ASEAN Cultural Preservation Effort, and the Best ASEAN Travel Article.

    “Morning in Bromo” by Agung Parameswara grabbed the award in the Best ASEAN Tourism Photo category.

    “Mang Udjo,” the Angklung bamboo musical instrument center in Bandung, Indonesia, was the winner of the Best ASEAN Cultural Preservation Effort category.

    And for the Best ASEAN Travel Article category, the winner was “The Perfect Wave,” published in Garuda Indonesia Color Magazine.

    “Meanwhile, Malaysia won two awards and Singapore only one award,” the minister said.

    Minister Arief Yahya was in Manila to attend the 35th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), held from January 18 to 22, 2016.

    The ASEAN Tourism Forum is very strategic to Indonesia because the ASEAN market is the largest contributor to tourist arrivals, he noted.

    In the ATF held in Manila, tourism ministers from all ten member countries of ASEAN – Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos participated.

    He believed that the ASEANTA Awards would help promote Indonesian tourist destinations internationally.

    The three other ASEAN Award categories were the Best ASEAN Marketing and Promotion Campaign, the Best ASEAN New Tourism Attraction, and the Best ASEAN Airline Program.

    Filipino President Benigno S. Aquino III spoke before the ASEAN tourism ministers on Wednesday.

    He said that the number of tourist arrivals in ASEAN reached 105.1 million in 2014, a staggering 42.4 percent increase from 73.8 million tourist arrivals in 2010.

    Of those 105.1 million visitors, he said, 49.22 million came from within the ASEAN itself.

    “We belong to a region that holds vast potential in terms of tourism,” President Benigno was quoted as saying by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA).

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