Q3 2026 Why Palm Oil and Logistics Companies in Malaysia Need a PurposeBuilt Software Partner Featuring:
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4. News - Ceragon Secures Additional Five- Year, $70 Million Agreement with Tier-1 APAC Mobile Operator - Sharon AI Appoints Anuj Goel as Chief Financial Officer 6. Why Palm Oil and Logistics Companies in Malaysia Need a Purpose-Built Software Partner 8. Victory Law Chambers: Most Trusted Family Law Firm 2026 – Singapore & Excellence Award for Personal Injury Services 2026 10. Oldham Family Law: Best Family Law Firm 2026 – Gippsland 11. Purple Sage Group Pte Ltd: Best Corporate & Wedding Catering Company 2026 & Sustainability Excellence Award 2026 12. Key2Law: Best Crypto & FinTech Consulting Provider 2026 13. Global International Migration Agents Pty Ltd: Best Australia & New Zealand Migration Agency 2026 & Leadership & Community Impact Excellence Award 2026 14. SMX Convention Center: Best Convention Centre 2026 – Philippines 15. Hypersonix Launch: Aerospace Design & Engineering Specialists 2026 16. Benz Avenue JB: Best High-Performance Car Repair & Maintenance Centre 2026 – Johor Bahru 17. SANAME: Functional Health Food Brand CEO of the Year 2026: Peta Warby & Functional Nutrition Excellence Award 2026 18. SHAREWORK: IT Services CEO of the Year 2026: Quyen Nguyen & Excellence Award in Tech-Enabled Engineering Outsourcing 2026 19. Q Language: Most Trusted Language Training Centre 2026 Contents
News Ceragon, a leading solutions provider of end-to-end wireless connectivity, announced that a long-standing Tier-1 APAC customer has awarded Ceragon a new five-year agreement valued at approximately USD $70 million. Under the agreement, Ceragon will continue supplying transport solutions and services to support the operator’s nationwide mobile network infrastructure, helping to expand and modernize its 4G and 5G transport network. The new agreement includes the supply and deployment of Ceragon’s recent technologies such as IP-50CX, IP-50GP, and E-band solutions including IP50E, IP-50EX, and IP-50EXP. The expanded scope also includes dedicated technical support resources working alongside the operator’s teams, as well as the potential future expansion of managed services to include Ceragon Insight network monitoring software. Together, these capabilities help the operator optimize last-mile deployments, increase transport Ceragon Secures Additional FiveYear, $70 Million Agreement with Tier-1 APAC Mobile Operator capacity, and enhance operational visibility across its evolving 4G and 5G network. “This agreement reflects the operational trust built through years of execution with one of APAC’s leading mobile operators,” said Doron Arazi, CEO of Ceragon. “Evolving nationwide mobile networks require evolving radio performance and capabilities, as well as disciplined rollout planning and dependable services that can scale as 4G and 5G demand grows. We are proud to continue supporting this customer as it expands capacity and strengthens network performance across the region.” This new award is just another example of Ceragon’s success in enhancing its offerings to large-scale mobile operators’ evolving needs, bringing both advanced technologies and extended services, while strengthening relationships with its long-standing customers. New agreement expands Ceragon’s role in nationwide transport, rollout optimization, and managed services support
News SharonAI Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries, a leading Australian Neocloud, announced the appointment of Mr. Anuj Goel as incoming Chief Financial Officer, strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it accelerates the expansion of its AI infrastructure platform. Anuj joins Sharon AI after a distinguished 20-year career at Macquarie, most recently serving as Head of Technology, APAC at Macquarie Capital, where he advised boards, founders and investors on many of Australia’s most significant technology, telecommunications, media and digital infrastructure transactions. His appointment comes at a pivotal stage in Sharon AI’s growth as the company continues to scale its AI cloud platform and expand its position as a provider of sovereign AI infrastructure. Sharon AI also announced that Mr. Tim Broadfoot will step down as the incumbent Chief Financial Officer following a successful tenure in which he helped establish the company’s financial foundations. The Board thanks Tim for his significant contribution and wishes him every success in the future. Tim will work closely with Mr. Goel over the next few months to ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities. As Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Goel will lead Sharon AI’s financial strategy, capital management, corporate development and financial operations, supporting the company’s next phase of growth. Mr. Goel’s first day in the role will be Monday, 24th of August. Prior to leading Macquarie Capital’s technology practice in the region, Mr. Goel spent six years in Macquarie’s global Venture Capital team evaluating investment opportunities in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific region. During this time, he developed experience across the investment lifecycle, including deal origination, financial analysis and valuation, business strategy and portfolio management, and supported the growth of companies including PEXA, Temple & Webster, oOh!media and RP Data (now Cotality) from an early stage. James Manning, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Sharon AI, said: “Anuj brings an exceptional combination of financial leadership, capital markets expertise and deep knowledge of the technology and digital infrastructure sectors. As Sharon AI continues to scale, his experience advising many of the region’s leading technology businesses and investors will be invaluable as we execute our long-term growth strategy.” “His appointment further strengthens our executive team and reflects the calibre of leadership we are assembling to build one of the world’s leading AI infrastructure companies. We thank our outgoing CFO, Tim Broadfoot, for his significant contribution and wish him well for the future. Tim will continue to work within Sharon AI for some months in a handover with Anuj.” Sharon AI Appoints Anuj Goel as Chief Financial Officer Anuj Goel, Chief Financial Officer of Sharon AI, said: “Artificial intelligence is creating one of the most significant opportunities of our generation, and Sharon AI is uniquely positioned to help meet the growing demand for sovereign AI compute. I’m excited to join the company at such an important stage of its journey and look forward to working with the team to build a disciplined financial platform that supports longterm growth while delivering value for customers, partners and shareholders.” The appointment of Anuj Goel further strengthens Sharon AI’s leadership team as the company continues to expand its AI cloud platform and invest in the infrastructure required to support the next generation of AI innovation.
Most Malaysian palm oil and logistics executives already know their current systems are a problem. What they often underestimate is how much that problem costs them every single day. A mill manager in Johor once described spending 47 minutes each morning reconciling three different spreadsheets before he could see what happened in production the previous day. His operations team ran the same routine. So did his logistics coordinator. That’s close to three hours of senior-level time, every morning, burned on manual data patching before a single decision gets made. This is not a minor inefficiency. It’s a structural failure. And it’s almost always invisible until a wrong shipment leaves at the wrong time, a compliance audit catches something the spreadsheets missed, or a competitor with better operational visibility moves faster on a pricing window you didn’t see coming. Malaysia’s palm oil sector generates over RM 70 billion annually. Its logistics and transportation industry underpins the movement of goods across an entire peninsula and beyond. Neither can afford to run on software that was designed for someone else’s business model, patched together with workarounds, and held in place by institutional memory. Yet that is exactly the situation many operators find themselves in. Working with an established software development company in Malaysia that already carries domain knowledge, a vetted delivery team, and a proven methodology eliminates most of that overhead. You’re not paying for someone to learn your industry on your timeline and budget. The Palm Oil Industry’s Hidden Technology Problem Palm oil operations are complex in ways most enterprise software vendors don’t fully account for. You have upstream activities — land management, harvesting schedules, FFB (fresh fruit bunch) grading — that need real-time data capture in the field, often at remote locations with variable connectivity. Then you have milling operations with precise timing requirements, where a 20-minute processing delay on incoming FFB can meaningfully affect oil extraction rates. And downstream, you have bulking, storage, distribution, and export documentation spanning multiple regulatory bodies: MPOB, MPOCC, customs, sustainability certifiers. Generic ERP platforms were not built for this. They were built for manufacturers or retailers with linear, predictable production cycles. Why Palm Oil and Logistics Companies in Malaysia Need a Purpose-Built Software Partner When you force a palm oil business into a generic ERP, you get workarounds. Field teams use WhatsApp to report data that should be automated. Finance reconciles manually because the system can’t map to your actual operational flow. Shadow spreadsheets proliferate, each maintained by someone who leaves eventually, taking the institutional knowledge of how it works with them. Every workaround adds risk. Every manual step is a potential error. And when the audit arrives, you’re assembling documentation under pressure rather than pulling a report. Purpose-built software solves this by starting from your actual workflow. What does a harvesting supervisor need to see at 6 AM? What flags does a mill manager need before processing begins? What format does your finance team need to reconcile with MPOB submission requirements? The platform should answer those questions exactly, without requiring users to export data into Excel to find out. Logistics and Transportation: Where Software Failures Hit Hardest The Malaysian logistics sector operates under a different kind of pressure. Routes are dynamic. Customer expectations around delivery windows have tightened considerably. Fuel costs and driver availability fluctuate. The margin for error on fleet utilization keeps narrowing as competition grows. If your transport management system can’t give you realtime visibility into where every vehicle is, what it’s carrying, and whether its route is running on schedule, you’re making dispatching decisions on assumptions. Assumptions cost money. In a thin-margin logistics business, they can cost more than you’d expect. The logistics app development work Hidden Brains has delivered for regional clients reveals a consistent pattern: companies arrive thinking they have a routing problem. What they actually have is a data problem. The routing is inefficient because the data feeding route decisions is incomplete, delayed, or manually entered by drivers at end of shift rather than captured in real time. Fix the data pipeline and the routing typically improves without changing the underlying route logic at all. But standard fleet management platforms don’t go looking for that distinction. They assume clean, complete input data. It rarely exists when you’re managing 150 vehicles across peninsular Malaysia with drivers who have varying levels of system familiarity.
Custom software built around your actual fleet profile, your specific customer mix, and your real reporting requirements changes that equation. It captures data where the data actually lives — at the driver level, at the depot, at the customer receiving dock — and surfaces it in the form that operational decisions actually need. A logistics operator that can see, in real time, that 14% of its vehicles run below optimal load capacity on Tuesday afternoons can adjust scheduling before the week is over. One that only sees the same figure in a monthly report calculates the loss too late to recover it. The Build-vs-Buy Decision Most Malaysian Businesses Get Wrong When companies realize their current software isn’t working, the instinct is usually to look for a better off-the-shelf product. It feels safer. There’s a demo, a price, a support line, a known user base. The decision feels bounded. But bounded isn’t the same as right. Off-the-shelf software is built for the median business in a category, not for yours. If your palm oil operation has specific MPOB compliance structures, or your logistics business has non-standard billing arrangements, or your fleet management needs to integrate with a legacy depot system that no SaaS vendor supports, you’re going to hit the edge of what the software can do. Usually within six months of go-live. Understanding the real cost difference between custom and off-the-shelf software goes well beyond licensing fees — it includes implementation time, the cost of process compromise (reshaping operations to fit the software), and the long-term cost of workarounds when the platform can’t keep up with how your business grows. The outsourcing question deserves equally clear-eyed analysis. Research on in-house vs outsourced software development costs shows that most businesses significantly underestimate the true internal cost — not just salaries, but recruitment cycles, technology infrastructure, management overhead, and the knowledge retention risk when senior developers leave mid-project. For a palm oil group or a logistics operator whose core business is not software, that’s a substantial and often underappreciated exposure. What Purpose-Built Software Actually Changes Let’s be specific, because “digital transformation” is the kind of phrase that stops meaning anything when it’s used without evidence. A palm oil group operating across multiple states that moves from disconnected department tools to an integrated operational platform typically experiences three concrete shifts. First, reporting time drops substantially. What required three people half a day to compile now runs automatically — managers get dashboards reflecting current operations, not yesterday’s data filtered through someone’s interpretation of a spreadsheet. Second, compliance risk drops. MPOB certification requirements, sustainability reporting under RSPO or MSPO, export documentation — all of it becomes traceable by default rather than assembled manually before a deadline. Audit trails exist because the system generates them, not because someone remembered to document things correctly. Third, operational decisions get faster. When procurement can see current stock levels in real time, finance knows what’s been committed against budget, and logistics knows what’s been dispatched — decisions that used to require a cross-department meeting can be made by one person with the right dashboard open. For logistics and transport companies, the shift expresses itself differently but follows the same logic. Fleet utilization improves when scheduling has better data. Customer dispute resolution gets faster because there’s a clear event log rather than conflicting driver and dispatcher recollections. Fuel cost per kilometre becomes trackable and, more importantly, manageable. None of this is magic. It’s what happens when your software actually fits your operations instead of requiring your operations to work around it. Hidden Brains is a CMMI Level-3 certified enterprise software development company with 23+ years of experience building operational platforms for industries that run on precision, compliance, and scale. With 700+ specialists and 6,000+ solutions delivered globally, the team has helped businesses across manufacturing, logistics, oil and gas, and agribusiness replace fragile manual processes with platforms engineered around how they actually work. If your current software makes your team work around it rather than with it, that’s the signal. Talk to the Hidden Brains Malaysia team and let’s identify what’s actually slowing your operations down.
Most Trusted Family Law Firm 2026 – Singapore & Excellence Award for Personal Injury Services 2026 A local law firm dedicated to serving the legal needs of Singapore’s communities, Victory Law Chambers LLC offers effective resolutions for its clients’ legal problems. Founded by Ms VM Vidthiya, who was admitted to the Bar of Singapore in 2016, Victory Law Chambers LLC is built on the decade of expertise its founder-MD boasts, resulting in exceptional legal services delivered with a personal touch. Following this recognition for its family law and personal injury services, we take a closer look at what sets this law firm apart. There are no shortage of lawyers or legal firms in Singapore (more than 1,000 law firms were registered here as of 2023, according to the Legal 500), but it is important that a person chooses one that suits their particular needs and possesses experience in the area of the law they need assistance with. Victory Law Chambers LLC is able to assist its clients with a range of legal services under one roof, and its expertise shines through in matters relating to family law, accident claims, and civil litigation in particular. All of these services are delivered at an affordable price point for clients, and with three branch offices in Kovan, Tampines and Marine Parade, it is also convenient for those looking for an expert lawyer near their neighbourhood. Serving its clients with competence, compassion, integrity, dedication, and excellence, Victory Law Chambers LLC may have only opened its doors in 2024, but the blend of deep legal knowledge, professionalism, and client service it is built on has already positioned it as one of Singapore’s most acclaimed and trusted law firms. If these factors are important to a client during their search, they will likely come across Victory Law Chambers LLC, a place where excellence meets justice and an unwavering commitment to provide superior legal services meets a dedicated legal team ready to stand and fight for their clients’ causes, however complex a case may be. Approaching every interaction with diligence and determination, clients can trust that Victory Law Chambers will help them navigate their legal challenges, and the firm is steadfast in its pursuit of favourable outcomes for those it represents. As a result, those who partner with the firm can expect something more than legal representation, they can expect a partner who genuinely cares about their wellbeing and the resolution of their case. “Whether you are dealing with family matters, estate planning, civil disputes, or any other legal issues, we are committed to offering you comprehensive support and guidance.” We have decided to shine a light on Victory Law Chambers’ family law services, as well as its work in the field of personal injury. Beginning with family law, the firm shares the importance of hiring a divorce lawyer to help families through what can be one of the most emotionally and financially stressful experiences a person can face in their lifetime. Couples consider trying to process their divorce without the assistance of legal professionals, but this can create unwarranted stress and unnecessary risk, especially when children or big assets are involved. Hiring an experienced divorce lawyer to help navigate the complex legal processes around a divorce is the only way to guarantee that a person’s rights and longterm interests are protected, and these are two areas that this firm is passionate about. Victory Law Chambers stands out in this space because it adapts its method to mirror the unique circumstances and considerations of every client, such as whether or not the divorce is contested. Since a divorce can only be granted in Singapore if the marriage has irretrievably broken down, such as in cases of adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, or separation over a fixed period, the team here help their clients to get the outcomes they want by focusing on accurate documentation and careful compliance with the law. Choosing the right divorce lawyer can massively impact the experience a person has when they go through a divorce. Victory Law Chambers ensures its clients can navigate the process with confidence and integrity, and that they receive a combination of practical legal advice, open communication, and rock-solid support across proceedings. Specifically, its approach is grounded in the belief that a balance between compassion and clear legal understanding is needed when it comes to managing divorce. After all, a divorce is more than just legalities; it is something incredibly personal that impacts every aspect of a person’s life. This is why Vidthiya and her team take the time to understand a person’s aims with their divorce and explain their options in a way they can easily understand. Like many firms focusing on family law in Singapore, there is an emphasis placed on out-of-court settlements as far as possible, as settlements that have been negotiated and mediated almost always lead to more amicable outcomes, as well as less expense and emotional upset. If children are involved, this is the way many couples want to go. However, Victory Law Chambers is well aware that there are times when taking matters to court is inevitable. Even in these circumstances, the team remain committed to protecting the interests of their clients, fighting cases with professionalism and vigour. “If you’re considering divorce or need help with family law matters, we encourage you to contact us now to set up a confidential consultation. Let us help you take the next step with confidence and peace of mind.” Again, the other area of focus of this feature is personal injury, for which Victory Law Chambers has received our Excellence Award
APAC Q3 2026 | 9 for Personal Injury Services 2026. Personal injury is a broad area of law, and covers everything from road collisions to industrial accidents. The team cover all of these bases, excelling especially in providing extensive legal representation to those who have been involved in car accidents. Car accidents can flip a person’s world around in a matter of moments. From dealing with any injuries and medical bills to repairing the vehicle and accounting for days missed from work, the devastation seems to spread before their eyes. This is why Victory Law Chambers recommends getting in touch as quickly as possible after a collision, so that its team can set about building a case and getting their client the compensation they deserve. Just like with family law, people choose Victory Law Chambers for their accident claims because the team tailor their approach, but underpin it with strong legal expertise, deep compassion, and transparent communication. The lawyer has considerable experience in handling claims of this nature across Singapore, giving them the edge when it comes to understanding traffic laws, insurer tactics, and court procedures. Similarly, concerning industrial accident claims, the firm’s understanding of workplace safety regulations means it is dedicated to securing justice and compensation for those injured in workplace accidents. These too can have profound and far-reaching consequences, with victims often left with major injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about their future. Getting in contact with Victory Law Chambers helps to lay these worries to rest once and for all, and helps clients start to get their lives back on track. Victory Law Chambers LLC also offers expert services across, dispute resolution, work injury compensation claims, wills, power of attorney, grant of probate/letters of administration, contested probate matters, civil disputes, and debt recovery. More on the services of this multi-award-winning legal firm in Singapore can be found at the web address below. Contact: Ms VM Vidthiya Company: Victory Law Chambers Web Address: https://victorylawchambers.com/
APAC Q3 2026 | 10 City lawyers meet the country at Oldham Family Law, a firm providing family law services, advice, and representation to Gippsland and southeast Victoria. Covering every aspect of family law, its expertise lends itself to separation and legal advice, parenting arrangements and disputes, property settlement and financial agreements, and support and intervention in matters of family violence. We caught up with Ruby Oldham, the firm’s founder and principal solicitor, following its recognition here as the Best Family Law Firm 2026 – Gippsland. Since 2022, Victoriabased family law practice Oldham Family Law has been supporting its clients through some of the most stressful legal issues and personal challenges they will ever face. When Ruby Oldham established her namesake firm four years ago, she did so to offer families a compassionate and fiercely capable legal representation as they navigate these struggles, and her dedication to this has seen her firm grow thoughtfully and deliberately, strengthening its impact through lawyers who excel in their fields but also genuinely understand the people and communities they serve. Ruby’s ties to Gippsland run deep, as she grew up in the region prior to studying law at Bond University, Queensland. She returned having become one of the youngest people ever admitted to legal practice, and has been a regular in court since the age of 21. Prior to moving back to Gippsland, Ruby also held positions at firms on the Gold Coast and in Melbourne, building her expertise as a senior-level lawyer across family law matters. In bringing this level of knowledge to Gippsland, Ruby makes sure that local clients can access the kind of elite legal representation that is usually only found in Australia’s metropolitan areas. The depth of her knowledge, a strong courtroom presence, and a real understanding of her regional clients mean that Ruby is today an exceptional advocate for families across Gippsland and southeast Victoria. Ruby, along with the small team of experts she has built, focuses on delivering clear, practical advice and calm, strategic guidance across the core areas of family law, allowing clients to make informed decisions and progress through their legal journeys with confidence. Whether they are representing a client in court or resolving a dispute by negotiation and mediation, which is favoured when appropriate, their commitment remains the same. Oldham Family Law works with a range of clients as it delivers these family law services in Victoria, from parents and nonparents to married and de facto partners, as well as people at all stages of separation and divorce proceedings. Ruby explained: “Many of our clients are balancing work, parenting, finances, and safety concerns at the same time, and our role is to provide a steady legal pathway through that complexity. We also regularly work with people who need a structured plan and support to engage with external services (such as family dispute resolution, counselling, and safety planning) as part of an overall solution.” Whilst every family’s situation being different, the team take great pride in offering them all the same opportunity to achieve life-changing outcomes without unnecessary conflict. It has been shown that when clients receive early, realistic advice and understand likely outcomes, they are able to resolve disputes more efficiently. This is especially useful when children are involved, as effective coparenting and reductions in financial and emotional cost help families to carry on their lives apart, without shouldering any unnecessary burdens. Of course, this is easier said than done. Operating at what Ruby calls “the intersection of emotional distress and urgent decision making”, this is an arena where the stakes are high and emotions can escalate quickly, especially in the case of parenting disputes. Similarly, if violence or coercive control is present, making sure that clients are safe as legal processes are traversed is key, and this is incredibly demanding work. Finally, families are often strapped for time and funds, and given they are already under strain, supporting them with a clear scope and cost transparency is vital. Ruby added: “Family law outcomes are heavily fact-dependent, so clients can find it difficult when they want certainty early. Our role is to provide clarity about process, risks, and likely ranges of outcome while remaining responsive as evidence evolves.” Standing as a child-focused, solution-oriented approach to parenting matters; a beacon of transparency and responsiveness in client communication; and a purveyor of stable outcomes through negotiation or, where necessary, court representation, Oldham Family Law is the clear choice for clients in search of practical advice and a supportive service during high-stress family law matters. More on the family law services Ruby and her team provide across this corner of Victoria can be found at the website below. Contact: Ruby Oldham Company: Oldham Family Law Web Address: https://www. oldhamfamilylaw.com.au/ Best Family Law Firm 2026 – Gippsland
APAC Q3 2026 | 11 Singapore’s leading boutique caterer since 2002, Purple Sage’s aspiration for almost 25 years has been to unfurl edible stories for every occasion, all year round. From weddings and corporate events to house parties, this catering company uses local and sustainable ingredients to provide delectable delights that bring gatherings to life. Its mix of well-executed dishes, impeccable presentation, and a professional service have led to these awards, and we caught up with Creative Director, Ms. Chris Loh, following these recent achievements. The art of bespoke hospitality is the driving force behind Purple Sage, a Singaporean company that is today a leading boutique caterer in the region. Its dedication to going the extra mile in customising events and providing unique culinary experiences has seen it deliver unforgettable dishes for business, home, and wedding clients, elevating their events with premium buffet catering, corporate catering, canapés, and so much more. Purple Sage’s corporate catering services in particular stood out to us, as the company offers both Western and Chinese culinary experiences. Its menus feature a delectable selection of dishes, from timeless classics to bold, new creations. A plated buffet or a traditional sit-down experience can be chosen from across both of these region-inspired provisions, and Purple Sage will cover the table settings as well as the food, delivering everything that goes into the perfect catering. Similarly, when it comes to wedding catering, the team here invites clients to celebrate their love story with Purple Sage, and trust Singapore’s premier boutique wedding catering service to deliver an epic wedding feast. Whether they are having an intimate celebration or a grand party, Purple Sage caters to every variety by offering bespoke wedding buffet catering, catering for church weddings, catering for solemnisation receptions, and elegant sit-down packages, solidifying its reputation as Singapore’s go-to bespoke events caterer. Creative Director, Ms. Chris Loh, believes that Purple Sage’s competitive edge stems from an ability to blend experiencedriven artisanal catering with culinary innovation. Rather than just supplying great food, it takes guests on immersive food journeys through fusion-inspired menus catered to their dietary requirements. Whether attendees are vegetarian, vegan, or in need of a gluten-free alternative, Purple Sage makes sure to serve up dishes allowing them to indulge in the festivities, without the limitations these groups often feel when eating socially. However, Purple Sage’s distinction goes beyond the plate, and the team of culinary experts behind the brand create a symphony of talent and passion. Yes, they meticulously create each dish from the finest ingredients, adding a sprinkling of innovation before presenting them in a way that immediately catches the eye, but their expertise goes further than the food, as seen through the company receiving our Sustainability Excellence Award 2026. With sustainability defining the entire process at Purple Sage, it is unsurprising that the company has received the highest award in the Singapore Food Agency’s Farm-to-Table Recognition Programme. The discernible level of quality that defines every service and every dish Purple Sage provides means the company is now a multi-award-winning caterer trusted by both its clients and the finest venues across Singapore. Five-star reviews have become synonymous with Purple Sage over the last 24 years, especially from couples whose big day has been topped off by great food that has been endlessly complemented by delighted guests. Guided by the belief that every event should positively impact the wider community as well as the people in the room, Purple Sage stands for sustainable catering. Whether by partnering with local farmers and producers in Singapore, investing in a biodigester to convert food waste into substrate for farms, or eliminating single-use plastics in favour of refined bamboo plates, paper straws, and stainless-steel cutlery, measures have been taken at every stage. With sustainability defining the entire process at Purple Sage, it is unsurprising that the company has received the highest award in the Singapore Food Agency’s Farm-to-Table Recognition Programme. The discernible level of quality that defines every service and every dish Purple Sage provides means the company is now a multi-award-winning caterer trusted by both its clients and the finest venues across Singapore. Such consistent praise means that Purple Sage remains unrivalled as its 25th anniversary looms, and we wish Ms. Chris Loh and the rest of the team here all the best as they continue to make corporate and wedding catering across Singapore seamless and unforgettable. More on their boutique catering services can be found at the web address linked below. Contact: JC (Marketing Manager) Company: Purple Sage Group Pte Ltd Web Address: https:// purplesage.com.sg/ Best Corporate & Wedding Catering Company 2026 & Sustainability Excellence Award 2026 Purple Sage Group Pte Ltd
APAC Q3 2026 | 12 Since its inception in 2022, Key2Law has been dedicated to assisting businesses in high-risk industries ensure full compliance and operational success. The company combines legal precision with business insight to help its clients navigate complex regulations, reduce risks, and unlock opportunities for global growth. As Key2Law is named in the APAC Legal Awards 2026, we spoke with CEO Kim for more information. Best Crypto & FinTech Consulting Provider 2026 Based in Hong Kong, Key2Law is an international regulatory, compliance, and business advisory company supporting clients who operate in highly regulated and fast-evolving sectors. It works primarily with startups, established international companies, crypto exchanges, fintech platforms, iGaming operators, payment businesses, investment projects, and entrepreneurs building regulated products. These clients span many sectors, but are united by a shared need for clear, commercially useful guidance in complex regulatory environments. At its core, Key2Law focuses on helping businesses enter new markets, build compliant structures, obtain licenses, and manage regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions. Its services cover regulatory licensing, AML and KYC compliance, corporate structuring, banking and payment solutions, market entry advisory, tax structuring, due diligence, and ongoing compliance support. This expertise has been developed through close collaboration with businesses requiring more than isolated legal advice. “Many of our clients come to us at critical stages: launching a new platform, applying for a license, expanding into another jurisdiction, preparing for regulatory scrutiny, or restructuring their operations,” said Kim “This has shaped our practical approach. We do not only explain regulatory requirements; we help clients understand how these requirements affect their business model, operations, risk management, and long-term growth.” Key2Law has built its methodologies around practicality and partnership longevity. The company begins every project with an individual approach, as it recognises that there are rarely one-size-fits-all solutions in regulated industries. Its team places strong emphasis on responsiveness, transparency, and understanding each client’s business model. This allows it to build longstanding relationships and support many clients throughout different stages of their growth and development. Over the years, Key2Law has supported countless clients through various stages of growth, from launching new ventures to expanding internationally, obtaining licenses, and establishing sustainable compliance frameworks. Its team is particularly proud of the long-term partnerships it has built with these clients, many of whom continue to work with the company for years and recommend the company to their own partners. This is a significant indicator of the unmatched trust and value Key2Law delivers to clients. “The most rewarding aspect of our work is helping clients build and grow businesses in complex and highly regulated industries,” Kim shared. “Many companies engage with us at an early stage when they require support with licensing, corporate structuring, or entering new markets. It is particularly rewarding to see these businesses develop over time.” The industries Key2Law’s clients operate within are among the fastest growing and most heavily regulated around the world. There have been significant developments across the crypto, payments, fintech, and iGaming sectors in recent years, including new licensing frameworks, stricter AML requirements, and increased regulatory oversight. This creates additional challenges for businesses, demanding that they not only comply with existing regulations but also adapt quickly to evolving requirements. At the same time, these developments create valuable opportunities. More businesses are investing in long-term regulatory readiness, compliance frameworks, and sustainable corporate structures from the early stages of growth. As a result, Key2Law has seen strong demand for advisory support that helps companies enter new markets, obtain licenses, and scale their operations while remaining compliant with regulatory expectations. With regulation becoming more complex, businesses are increasingly seeking advisors who can support them through the entire lifecycle of a project rather than assisting them with isolated matters. Looking to the future, Key2Law intends to further strengthen its position as an international advisory brand for regulated industries, with plans to expand its presence into new markets and increase the number of international projects it supports. It will also continue to invest in its team and internal processes to maintain a high standard of service as the company grows. As Key2Law is named the Best Crypto and FinTech Consulting Provider 2026, Kim concluded, “These sectors continue to evolve rapidly, and the demand for high-quality regulatory and compliance advisory remains stronger than ever. We aim for Key2Law to become one of the leading international consulting companies helping businesses navigate digital assets, financial technology, and other highly regulated industries.” Contact: Kim Company: Key2Law Web Address: www.key2law.com
APAC Q3 2026 | 13 A new life should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, orientation, or physical ability. This is exactly why Cambodia’s Global International Migration Agents Pty Ltd works tirelessly to create a frictionless, supportive, and empowering experience for all Cambodian applicants. Ultimately, it creates an encouraging space where applicants can seamlessly become high-value contributors abroad and at home. We caught up with Wathnak Vy, the founder of Global International, for more on these inclusive Australian migration services. A Cambodia-born Registered Migration Agent (RMA), Global International Migration Agents Pty Ltd offers pathways to live and study in Australia. By honouring every background, identity, and journey, Global International aims to empower a generation of diverse talent by offering world-class opportunities and meaningful global connections. Its pathways include visa services, an English-language teaching programme, and a number of projects designed to open more doors for Cambodians looking to journey to Australia. These projects include Job Link High Demand, Job Link Regional, Career Matcher, and BrightEd Australian Trip, covering both career opportunities and education programmes. Through its delivery of these comprehensive services, the agency becomes a lifelong partner which provides endto-end peace of mind for its clients. Wathnak shared: “From intensive English preparation to arrival orientations and direct employment matching, the customer journey is designed to eliminate the anxiety typically associated with relocation.” Behind the company are experienced migration professionals Wathnak and Nicole (Nikki). Wathnak founded Global International in late 2022 as way of providing world-class migration strategies complete with a personal touch. His decade of expertise and official licensing in both Australia and New Zealand mean Wathnak is today one of the most trusted voices for the development of students and professionals, both in Cambodia and beyond. Across his work, Wathnak is driven by an equal passion for business development and digital innovation, and this sees every migration journey supported by the latest insights and a supportive environment. When not working towards securing visas for his clients, Wathnak can be found expanding Global International’s footprint, empowering a new generation of global citizens to make their dreams come true, wherever these may take them. “We manage every single application 100% in-house. From the moment a document is audited at our Factory Phnom Penh hub to the final submission by our registered professionals in Australia, your future is handled entirely by us.” Joining Wathnak is Nikki, whose background in teaching and interest in diverse cultures gives her the perfect background to thrive at Global International. Nikki is known for bringing patience and empathy to her role, as well as making the complex laws that surround migration easy to understand. Given she was born into a Polish-European family in South Australia, Nikki’s personal connections to the migrant experience also shine through. It is thanks to this that Global International sees every client as a whole person transitioning their life, career, or their family across borders, rather than just a mere visa application. Its approach is therefore much more personal than most migration agencies, and it looks beyond the paperwork to support a client’s whole journey, including leveraging its specialist networks, job-linking initiatives, and community education channels to help them thrive. Wathnak told us: “We are dedicated to nurturing exceptional Cambodian talent and students. By building frictionless pathways to global education and careers, we aren’t just helping individuals migrate, we are empowering a new generation of skilled global citizens who will ultimately drive innovation, leadership, and economic growth back home in the Cambodian market.” The company’s values, which include nurturing diverse skills without barriers, creating frictionless pathways via accessibility, and fostering sustainable community growth, including the development of Cambodia’s local professional ecosystem, also drive its mission: global skills, local impact. Walk into this Australian migration agency in Phnom Penh, and it is immediately clear that Global International has built this brand from scratch, according to its own vision and with its own hands. The love it has for its community and the independence it continues to foster are its greatest strengths, allowing the company to protect and empower, and ultimately to champion migrants in a way that nobody else in this landscape can. Recognised as the Best Australia & New Zealand Migration Agency 2026 and with our Leadership & Community Impact Excellence Award 2026 as part of the South East Asia Business Awards, Cambodia’s Global International Migration Agents Pty Ltd is continuing to raise the bar for accessible, seamless, and highly secure migration and education services in Cambodia. Contact: Wathnak Vy Company: Global International Migration Agents Pty Ltd Web Address: https://www. globalinternational.com.au/ Best Australia & New Zealand Migration Agency 2026 & Leadership & Community Impact Excellence Award 2026
APAC Q3 2026 | 14 Southeast Asia’s MICE industry is experiencing significant growth, and the region is today amongst the most competitive in the world for event hosting. Its evolution has been spearheaded by SMX Convention Center, a leading event specialist looking to put the Philippines on the map for MICE travellers. We heard more from Senior Vice President, SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. Walid Wafik as SMX Convention Center is named in the South East Asia Business Awards 2026. Since opening its doors in 2007, SMX Convention Center has built a strong track record as a trusted venue partner for a range of events. The Philippines’ largest privatelyowned convention centre operator, SMX boasts eight venues strategically located in Manila, Taguig, Mandaluyong, Clark, Olongapo, Bacolod, Cebu, and Davao, with this growing nationwide network capable of hosting everything from intimate meetings to large-scale conventions. As part of the SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation (SMHCC), SMX Convention Center provides more than event venues. All of its properties are integrated within the SM ecosystem, providing organisers and delegates with convenient access to hotels, shopping, dining, entertainment, and other essential facilities within a single destination. These venues are also located near major airports, transportation hubs, and key business and tourism districts, making them highly accessible for locals and international travellers. SMX Convention Center has expertly adapted to MICE industry changes, enhancing its facilities and expanding its portfolio to meet evolving market needs. “By bringing global delegates and industry leaders to our shores, we contribute to tourism growth, generate economic opportunities, and showcase the best of what the country has to offer,” Walid told us. The rest of 2026 promises an exciting period of growth, as SMX Convention Center continues to strengthen the Philippines’ capability to host largescale events. Among its key developments are the SMXCITE Center for International Trade and Exhibitions, SMX Seaside Cebu, and new SMX Trade Halls. These projects are designed to increase the country’s event-hosting capacity and provide new opportunities for international conventions, exhibitions, and business gatherings. “The launch of SMXCITE marks a major enhancement to the Philippines’ competitive position in the regional MICE landscape”, said Walid. “By adding 18,000 sqm of modern exhibition space and forming a fully integrated, 35,000‑sqm complex with SMX Manila, the City of Pasay now meets the scale requirements that previously excluded it from major international bids.” This new complex ticks all of the technical boxes for organisers, thanks to its column-free halls, multi-event capacity, and location in a highly accessible district. Whilst competing districts may have larger inventories, what Pasay can offer is integration. The city has a mix of hotels, retail, entertainment, an arena, and airport proximity, meaning its value proposition goes beyond venue size. As for the SMX Convention Center Seaside Cabu, this three-level convention facility will feature 21,000 square metres of leasable event space when it opens in Q4 2026, making it the largest SMX venue in the country. The development will strengthen Cebu’s role as a key hub for international conferences and exhibitions in the Visayas region. Finally, the SMX Trade Halls are further expanding the brand’s reach for specialised exhibitions and regional trade events, and upcoming locations in Cabanatuan, Nuvali, and Santo Tomas will further strengthen SMX’s nationwide network of accessible and flexible event spaces designed to support emerging business and economic hubs across the country. Walid concluded: “Our key advantage at SMX is our ability to offer more than a standalone event venue. We are part of a broader hospitality and lifestyle ecosystem that brings together convention facilities, accommodations, entertainment, dining, retail, and leisure within one connected destination. “This is clearly demonstrated by SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu, located within the rapidly developing South Road Properties. The venue will be linked directly to SM Seaside City Cebu and complemented by nearby SM Hotels properties, Radisson and Park Inn by Radisson, as well as the adjacent SM Seaside Arena. For event organizers and delegates, this creates a seamless experience where everything they need is conveniently accessible within a compact, well-connected district. “As we expand, we remain committed to combining the warmth of Filipino hospitality with international standards in service, innovation, and sustainability. Our goal is not simply to open more venues, but to help build destinations that elevate the event and travel experience while contributing meaningfully to local and national development.” These endeavours show a company driven by a future-ready vision and an ongoing pursuit of strategic expansion. For its significant strides towards establishing the Philippines as a central hub for the global MICE industry, SMX Convention Center has been rightfully named the Best Convention Centre 2026 – Philippines. Contact: eventsales@smxcc. com.ph Company: SMX Convention Center Web Address: www. smxconventioncenter.com Best Convention Centre 2026 – Philippines
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