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2 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards Editor’s Note , Welcome to the 2018 Singapore Business Awards First initiated last year by APAC Insider, The Singapore Business Awards recognise businesses that have attained noticeable success and growth in their varied business endeavours. For the second year, we are happy to announce the 2018 Singapore Awards as open! We aim to explore the finest of businesses across all sectors and industries, from agriculture to the ever-growing manufacturing industry; from the popular street cuisines, to Luxury Hospitality and the world famous financial sector which make Singapore the Jewel of Southern Malaysia. K
Contents , K 4. Grab and Chubb Sign Partnership to Provide Innovative In-App Insurance Solutions Throughout Southeast Asia 5. Market Financial Solutions: Market Financial Solutions Becomes the First UK Bridging Lender To Expand Into Asia With Move to Singapore 6. Instawall Pte Ltd: Best Wall Panel Systems Manufacturer 2018 - Asia Pacific 8. Cegos Asia Pacific Pte Ltd: Best Corporate Training Organisation 2018 10. MASSON Marine Propulsion Pte Ltd: Best Marine Propulsion Systems Manufacturer - South East Asia & Best Marine Transmission System: Marine Gearbox 12. Y3 Technologies Pte Ltd: Best SME Software Solutions Provider 13. Addcom Solution Pte Ltd: Asia Pacific’s Best Electronic Components Distributor 2018 14. Alkem Company Pte Ltd: Best Literature & eBook Aggregator & Distributor 15. Alstom: Best Transport Industry Systems & Services Provider 2018 16. AMG Concept Pte Ltd: Best Marketing Services Company 2018 17. AsiaPay Payment Technology Pte Ltd: Best Payment Technology Provider 2018 - Asia 18. Leap Networks Pte Ltd: Best Telecommunication Systems Engineering Company - Asia Pacific 19. MariApps Marine Solutions: Best Global Maritime ERP Software Provider 2018 & Maritime CEO of the Year 2018 20. Mercer Singapore: Best Global HR Consultancy Firm 2018 21. Graticule Asset Management Asia: Best Alternative Asset Manager 2018 22. MC Corporate Services Pte. Ltd: Best Corporate Services Company 2018 23. Online Trading Academy: Global Leaders in Investment & Stock Trading Education 2018 24. RGF Executive Search, RGF Professional Recruitment: Best HR & Recruitment Company *
4 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards , ASB17006 Grab and Chubb Sign Partnership to Provide Innovative In-App Insurance Solutions Throughout Southeast Asia Grab, the leading on-demand transportation and fintech platform in Southeast Asia, has announced a partnership with Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, to offer insurance solutions for Grab’s driver-partners. Using the Grab app, drivers will be able to select different insurance options to protect their vehicles, their livelihoods and, ultimately, even their families, with access to loss of income insurance, per-ride schemes, personal accident policies and motor insurance. The companies will also explore leveraging data technology from Grab’s platform, including telematics, machine learning and predictive analytics to offer insurance solutions personalized to the specific needs of different private-hire vehicle drivers in Southeast Asia. The partnership was announced as part of the launch of Grab Financial, the fintech platform within the Grab ecosystem. Encompassing all of Grab’s fintech offerings, Grab Financial offers payments services, rewards and loyalty services, financial services and agent services. Jason Thompson, Managing Director, GrabPay Southeast Partnership blends the power of Grab’s ecosystem and Chubb’s insurance expertise, with initial offerings set to include accident, hospitalization and other critical insurance coverage to Grab’s 2.6 million driver-partners, accessible through the Grab driver app. Asia, said, “At Grab, driver welfare is at the heart of our vision of improving the lives of people in Southeast Asia. We want to ensure our driverpartners’ hard work pays off and that their income and livelihoods are protected. We are excited to have a partner such as Chubb with whom we share this vision. Backed by Chubb’s global insurance expertise, we are now able to bring this app-based insurance product for the first time to drivers across Southeast Asia.” Paul McNamee, Regional President, Chubb Asia Pacific, said, “We are delighted to work with a digital pioneer like Grab to protect their 2.6 million driver-partners. Our insurance partnership is evolving from traditional group personal accident coverage for drivers to more digital options directly offered from the Grab app. We will also work with Grab’s customer and partner-centric platform to introduce relevant, convenient and affordable digital insurance options in the eight countries where Grab operates. Overall, this partnership is an exciting step in our digital strategy to meet growing insurance needs in Asia Pacific.” This new partnership is an extension of Grab’s long-term commitment to improve driver welfare. According to a survey published in June 2017, Grab’s driver-partners earn 32% more income on a per-hour basis compared with average worker wages across all of Grab’s markets. Beyond earnings, Grab has also continued to invest in its support function, in-app tools and community events to make the driver-experience better. Examples include the roll-out of in-app features such as instant cash-out, which enables drivers to transfer money to their bank accounts instantly; GrabBenefits, an in-app view of all discounts and offers negotiated for drivers; and My Destination, a feature that enables drivers to get trips in the direction they are planning to go. These features make it easier for drivers to find rides and secure earnings. Improvements have not been limited to the app, with Grab continuing to invest in general support through driver training at the Grab Driver Centre as well as community events to strengthen driver relations. Grab has continuously focused on forming partnerships to explore new and innovative ways to solve Southeast Asia’s biggest challenges. From working with governments, to taxi operators and financial institutions, Grab’s open-market model is aimed at making transport and transactions safer, more affordable, and more reliable. With Chubb’s help, the company expects to break new ground, making insurance more convenient and affordable for its drivers, with features like pay-per-ride options, one-click enrollment and claim payment via the app. Chubb is committed to the digitization of its insurance products and services to meet the needs of customers living, working and running businesses in the Digital Age. The company is investing in product innovation, analytics and technology to provide a truly “anytimeanywhere” customer experience for its clients and distribution partners. Chubb’s capabilities range from simple easy-to-apply consumer insurance plans offered through social media and mobile platforms to artificial intelligence-enhanced decision support of underwriting and claims.
, London-based bridging lender Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has become the first UK bridging lender to expand into Asia, launching a new office and subsidiary company – Market Bridge Solutions (MBS) – in Singapore. Having established itself as one of the UK’s leading bridging lenders over the past 10 years, the move comes in response to growing borrower appetite in Singapore and Southeast Asia for alternative funding sources outside of traditional mainstream lenders. MFS’ expansion into Asia seeks to take advantage of region’s rapid rise as a global hub for finance, business and investment, with Singapore traditionally touted as the gateway linking the East and the West. This is particularly true of real estate – property sales in Singapore rose in volume by 50% in the first half of 2017, with the country boasting investment opportunities across the commercial and residential markets. Moreover, the value of residential homes in Singapore is expected to rise by 5.5% in 2018 – the highest projection of any Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN). MBS aims to increase the number of borrowers able ASB17006 Market Financial Solutions Becomes the First UK Bridging Lender To Expand Into Asia With Move to Singapore MFS has expanded its bridging services to the thriving Singapore market, and has launched a new office and subsidiary company – Market Bridge Solutions. The launch comes in response to growing borrower appetite for fast bridging solutions in Asia. to access bridging loans in Singapore, offering a fast, reliable and readily accessible service. Harnessing MFS’ experience and expertise, MBS will apply the similar due diligence processes and lending models as its London-based parent company, delivering bespoke, asset-backed solutions tailored to the need of the borrower. Over the past decade, bridging loans have become a fundamental source of capital for UK property buyers in need of fast, flexible loans – in 2017, annual completions from members of the Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) increased by 24.6% to exceed £3.5 billion. With Southeast Asia fast becoming a global centre for international commerce, MFS anticipates bridging providers will soon establish themselves as a popular alternative to traditional lenders in the region. Paresh Raja, CEO of MFS, commented on the move and how it will drive growth for both clients and the firm. “The growth of the UK bridging market over the past decade has been remarkable, with borrowers hungry for fast loans to seize property investment opportunities. International markets have clearly taken note and for countries like Singapore, which boasts a thriving real estate sector, investor appetite is high. MFS’ expansion into Singapore with the launch of MBS marks our first step into the Asian market, and once we have fortified our position, we will be considering further roll-outs in the likes of Hong Kong, China, Indonesia and Malaysia.” Tiba Raja, Director of MBS, added: “ Similar to what we have seen in the UK, bridging has become a smart and effective tool for borrowers and brokers in need of a loan to quickly fulfil a financial objective, particularly when it comes to property. Because these loans are asset-backed, MFS has been able to support borrowers seeking to act quickly in the UK, and it’s exciting to see these same dynamic services now offer in Singapore, supported by our tried and tested due diligence process.” Market Financial Solutions Becomes the First UK Bridging Lender To Expand Into Asia With Move to Singapore
6 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards , ASB18007 Best Wall Panel Systems Manufacturer 2018 - Asia Pacific Instawall provides an alternate interior sustainable, reusable wall solution. We profile the firm to find out more and explore the secrets behind its success. Established in 2011, Instawall design, manufacture and market innovative interior walling systems to the multi-billion Asian and US Dollar global commercial interiors fit-out industry. Despite being a young company Instawall has achieved phenomenal success. So far, the firm has focused its marketing efforts in Asia, as the present Directors draw on more than forty years of combined accumulated experience in the commercial interior fit-out sector within the region. However, as a result of the inter-connected global corporate landscape and a desire by many MNC’s to retain Corporate Identity through instituting global standards in all of their offices worldwide, the company is now responding to enquiries from the United States and exploring how to meet such demand. Today’s specifiers and clients are looking for better, smarter solutions to many areas of their fitouts. As such, Instawall provide products that offer excellent thermal, acoustic and aesthetic properties while reducing installation time and offering the end-user the opportunity of easy re-configuration and re-use should it become necessary in the future. Furthermore, Instawall meets sustainability requirements of various Green Building Councils such as the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). Offering a truly unique product, there is little competition for Instawall with the only real alternative being the continued use of traditional drywall and it is our objective to break down normal reluctance to change by demonstrating the benefits of Instawall to specifiers, project managers and their clients alike. As such, over the years it has worked on a range of projects including ones for Vanguard Investments, Allied World Assurance, LinkedIn and Nielsen. Thanks to this unique and creative service offering the firm is well on its way to achieving its overall vision: to provide an alternative commercial wall system for construction of interiors. Instawall seeks to challenge the presently widely used traditional metal stud drywall by providing a system that is assembled prior to delivery on site and yet is equally cos- effective, easier thus quicker to
Best Wall Panel Systems Manufacturer 2018 - Asia Pacific g Company: Instawall Pte Ltd Contact: Rowan Beck or John Talbott Address: 107 Pasir Ris Grove #02-19, The Palette, 518198, Singapore Phone: +65 91284 093 or +65 96680 109 Website: www.instawall.asia install and flexible to workplace change, while addressing sustainability. Within the construction market currently the focus is on sustainability, and as such Instawall is able to support clients thanks to its use of alternative products, such as an acoustic membrane for STC ratings. The solution also uses recycled materials, and cuts down on construction time and maintenance as it is easy install and maintain. Overall, history shows that while there may exist initial reluctance in all industries to the acceptance of new more advanced technology, ultimately the barriers tumble once the advantages of new products become clear. Those barriers are beginning to fall, as the firm have already undertaken and successfully completed a number of projects ranging in size from 600sqm to 4,500sqm and is are confident that with continued and expanded marketing effort we will soon see a wholesale change to how commercial interior walls are constructed. Ultimately, Instawall, will be at the forefront of that revolution and as a result would expect to realise exponential sales growth. The firm’s goal is to supply its innovative products to clients worldwide, and this will remain its focus as it looks towards a bright and exciting future.
8 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards , ASB18002 Best Corporate Training Organisation 2018 Cegos Group is a global a training company drawing on over 90 years’ experience to provide clients with innovative solutions that meet their needs. We caught up with Jeremy Blain, Managing Partner and Regional Managing Director for Cegos Asia Pacific, to talk us through the group’s work in the region. Created in 1926, the Cegos Group is a worldwide leader in training and development. The Group now runs its own operations in 11 European, Asian and Latin American countries. It is also active in over 50 countries through its network of partners and distributors, which are all leading training providers and top-tier technology experts. With 1,000 employees and more than 3,000 partner consultants, the Group trains 250,000 people around the globe every year and generates sales of over $230 million USD. Cegos deploys a global offering, including turnkey and tailored training and development, operational consultancy, Managed Training Services and international training projects. Its “blended learning” approach aims to provide the most suitable and competitive learner experience, by combining multiple learning formats (classroom training, e-learning modules, videoconferences, webcasts, e-training programmes and more). Specifically in the Asia Pacific region, the firm offers a wide range of services and is constantly adapting. The group’s Asia Pacific division is one of the leading digital transformation companies working in the region today, enabling organisations everywhere to integrate and utilise appropriate technologies driving greater human capital development, internal and external communication and closer collaboration. Jeremy discusses the work the group undertakes in the region in more detail. “Across APAC, while we are whole-heartedly embracing the digital era, the human touch remains the important thread that binds all our learning together. As such, our multi-format solutions are built to develop and grow Managers and their teams through a suite of smart skills, delivered traditionally (any form of face to face), blended (using 70:20:10 methodology to ensure learning is applied and impacts business results) and a full service digital offer from transformation consulting through to eLearning, mobile and APP based solutions. All while remaining connected to the person and backed up by our strong pedagogical heritage.” This client focused approach would be impossible without a strong workforce of dedicated and professional staff, and as such Jeremy is eager to highlight the firm’s dedication to providing staff with a supportive working environment. “At Cegos, we are very much of the philosophy ‘think like a start-up, act like a corporate’, and therefore we have pioneered a different structural business model here in APAC versus most of our traditional businesses. We have a flat hierarchical structure, we have low permanent staffing versus a higher sourcing through the gig economy, which suits us perfectly and helps us use expert talent across all parts of our internal and external footprint to service our customers better. That means we can be more responsive and, above all, be more flexible to changing needs and challenges that our customers come to us with. It ensures we are agile, backed up by strong processes and systems that certify we are not only able to make bold promises but keep them! That is what our customers really value us for. “In Singapore, we were recently voted as an employer of choice, not just in our industry but across vertical sectors. This was voted for by our staff and our third party partners, collaborators we work with and customers who experience our exceptional service ethic. It is testimony to the collaborative, connected and supportive internal culture we offer our staff.” In his concluding comments Jeremy outlines the group’s ongoing focus on combining technological innovation with exceptional people based service. “Looking to the future, our Asia business is evolving to be a second digital hub for Cegos Group. This is driven largely by the expansion of our digital solutions offering across the region and our access to expert resources. As one of the few digital learning solutions providers with a strong training / human heritage, it helps us drive singular solutions that blend the convenience and ondemand nature of digital, with the engagement and learner centricity we know from our training heritage. The most important piece of the puzzle for in transforming learning for the digital era is the human touch, and providing this remains our ongoing focus because, at Cegos, we truly believe that it is more important than ever.”
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10 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards , ASB18001 Best Marine Propulsion Systems Manufacturer - South East Asia & Best Marine Transmission System: Maritime Gearbox Drawing on more than 100 years’ experience in the market, Masson Marine design and manufacture innovative marine gearboxes. We invited Fabien Lecuona to tell us more about the firm and the range of solutions it offers. Since 2008 Masson Marine has supported a range of clients in Singapore, working hard to provide the very highest standards of both product and service. Fabien discusses how this has been the firm’s aim from the beginning and how it works to ensure excellence for clients at all times. “To become the best within our market, at Masson Marine we chose to review all of our policies when we first opened an office in Singapore. We knew we had to learn from the past, whilst at the same time taking a fresh approach. “With the Maritime world in crisis thanks oil prices, we realized that our customer is not only interested in price, but the full package, including service and aftersales support. As such, we spend a great deal of time with them, offering them a complete service which meets their needs. Offering more than just a gearbox, we can support the whole ship design if necessary. More than just a supplier, we become their partner.” Having a base in Singapore offers Masson Marine, which is headquartered in France, many great opportunities, as the region is a marine hub, and many marine firms have their headquarters or financial sectors based there. Moving forward, Masson Marine is keen to adapt its product offering to meet the ever evolving needs of its clients. Fabien is incredibly proud of the products his firm sells, which are created in the company’s factory in France and are among the best gearboxes offered in the APAC region currently. In his concluding comments he outlines how the firm will be growing its offering in line with client requirements. “Looking to the future, at Masson Marine we are constantly looking to enhance our product offering and provide the customer with new solutions that suit machines with a different power range or ratio. Additionally, we are also looking into hybrid propulsion. Masson already has a hybrid solution to propose, but we believe there is more we can do and are excited for this prospect.” Company: Masson Marine Propulsion PTE LTD Contact: Fabien Lecuona Address: 18 Boon Lay Way, 08-114- Trade Hub 21, 609966, Singapore Phone: 0065 6795 0209 Website:www.masson-marine.com/en
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12 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards , ASB18005 Best SME Software Solutions Provider Y3 Technologies (Y3) is a Singapore-based end-to-end supply chain management software solutions and services provider. We profile the firm to find out more and explore the secrets behind its success. Established in 1981, Y3 is the leading Supply Chain Technology Solutions firm in ASEAN, providing clients with leading-edge end-to-end Supply Chain solutions, including Supply Chain Control Tower, Analytics, Warehouse Management, Transport Management and IOT solutions. Over three decades, Y3 Technologies have engineered and delivered innovative software solutions enabling its industry-leading clients to deliver unparalleled customer experiences with the assurance of adaptive supply chains that scale with supreme speed, accuracy and efficiency. Today, the firm manages over 50,000 transactions and 11,000 connected point-of-sales per day with more than $50 billion of inventory, 120,000 different SKUs and 1 million orders flowing through its systems per year. The firm are redefining how small businesses manage their operations by making capabilities that would be traditionally reserved for largescale enterprises accessible and palatable for small business owners. The firm serves small, medium and large enterprises in the retail, consumer-packaged goods, manufacturing and logistics industries, with clients such as IKEA, Infineon, HP, Starbucks Coffee and CK Tangs, as well as multiple small and medium-sized firms in ASEAN and China. Additionally, Y3 Technologies is transforming retail - bridging together the intricacies of delivering rich, tailored omnichannel customer experiences with the cost pressures and complexities of managing logistics with full control, visibility, scalability and reliability. Alongside this, the firm is at the heart of the One Belt, One Road initiative, committed to combining our expertise with that of its leading enterprise partners and their incomparable market context to jointly unlock the substantial potential of seamless connectivity across the region. Overall, Y3 Technologies’ vision is to build a better future, inspired by people, powered by technology. This will remain the firm’s ongoing focus as it looks towards a prosperous and exciting future filled with opportunities. Technology is a great enabler of reinvention and Y3 is leveraging it to drive positive transformation. To ensure ongoing success, the firm is currently building capabilities in the areas of business-to-business (B2B) cross-border (eCommerce) orchestration and planning. The team believe that this area will continue to accelerate and grow over the next few years and will especially be transformed due to the dual impact of the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as the ASEAN Digital Connectivity push. Company: Y3 Technologies Pte Ltd Contact: Salman Sardar Address: Supply Chain City, #08-05, 8 Bulim Avenue, Singapore 648166 Phone: 0065 6417 2900 Website: www.y3technologies.com Best SME Software Solutions Provider
, ASB18016 Asia Pacific’s Best Electronic Components Distributor 2018 Addcom Solution is a certified ISO 9001:2015 distribution company for major electronic component manufacturers in Asia Pacific. We profile this innovative firm to find out more and explore how it has come to win this prestigious award. Headquartered in Singapore, Addcom Solution has been an authorized industryleading value-added and service oriented distributor and manufacturer of electronic components and semiconductors products in Asia pacific since 1998. This was the year the firm’s history began with the foundation of Addcom Solution Pte Ltd in Singapore by Mr. Calvin Tan. Calvin has more than 30 years’ experience in this electronic components and semiconductors industry. Since inception his team has expanded from single sales office in Singapore to the multiple regional sales offices and warehouses in Asia. With over 18 years’ experience in the industry, Addcom Solution has established and maintained his strong position in Asia. This has enabled the firm to deliver direct and quick access to the individual customers in the local markets. Drawing on the expertise of its technical, marketing and sales teams the company work with its customers from concept design to actual delivery of products and its regional experienced customer services team provide them a great after sales support. The firm offers a full range of products from active to passive components, and has recently introduced analytical instruments such as RoHS test equipment, Spectrometer, Spectrum analyser to enhance our capability and product offerings. Utilizing its efficient and established business network channels, Addcom Solution provides business network platform, connecting their products with OEMs, subcontractors, R&D partners, and targeted customers. The company is an ISO 9001:2015 company; consistently provides optimum and effective services and products to all its customers with assurance and commitment. Quality is essential to the firm’s success, and as such the company ensures that its products and solutions are of the utmost quality, exceeding customers’ satisfaction. To achieve this Addcom Solution uses continuous process improvement strategies to guarantee the highest quality products and services. By working closely with business partners in Asia, Addcom Solution has established offices and sales channels in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, India, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. Ultimately, Addcom Solution’s mission is to be recognized as the global leading electronic components distributor, connecting suppliers and customers in a trusted business network, and this will remain its ongoing focus as it looks towards a bright future. Company: Addcom Solution Pte Ltd Contact: Ashish Gupta Address: 50 Kallang Pudding Road #03-01A, Golden Wheel Industrial Building, 349326, Singapore Phone: 65 6844 2788 Website: www.addcom.com.sg Email: [email protected] Asia Pacific’s Best Electronic Components Distributor 2018
14 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards , ASB18008 Best Literature & eBook Aggregator & Distributor Alkem Company Pte Ltd is a printed book distributor and eBook aggregator based in Singapore. We invited Melvin Choo to provide us with a fascinating overview of the firm and the work it undertakes. Having taken over Toppan Company in 1999, Alkem has since grown into a strong contender within the Singapore publishing market. Melvin tells us more about the firm’s services and how it works to ensure excellence for its clients. “ At Alkem, we supply printed books and eBooks to libraries, bookstores, academic institutions and corporate organizations. In addition, we are library service and a Professional Development Service Provider. To date, we are proud to have achieved the record of creating more than 14,000,000 printed books and more than 4,000,000 eBooks in a single year. Currently, in the library market, libraries are facing a challenge of shelf space. Libraries are seeking ways to increase their collections while maintaining their current titles, and are looking into economical ways of acquiring books in digital formats as a solution to the limited shelf space. As such, Alkem remains in a strong position as they continue to offer eBooks and a range of other options, as Melvin highlights. “To meet the needs of our clients in this digital age, our digital platform has the ability to loan out eBooks and etextbooks with a time limit function and allow readers to read both offline and online. In addition, our platform has a vast collection from all over the world including publications from Singapore (SingTitle) and South East Asia (SEA).” Moving forward, eBooks remain Alkem’s ongoing focus as the firm seeks to build upon its current success and grow even further, as Melvin concludes. “Looking to the future, Alkem will increase our market reach out beyond the traditional markets both in print and digital. We also hope to get more publishers on board our eBook platform to meet the needs of our clients.” Company: Alkem Company Pte Ltd Contact: Melvin Choo Address: 1 Sunview Road #01-27, Eco-tech at Sunview, 617615, Singapore Phone: 0065 6265 6666 x 106 Website: www.alkem.com.sg
, ASB18010 Best Transport Industry Systems & Services Provider 2018 As a promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom develops and markets systems, equipment and services for the transport sector. Alstom offers a complete range of solutions (from highspeed trains to metros, tramways and e-buses), passenger solutions, customized services (maintenance, modernization), infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. We profile the firm to find out more. Drawing on its vast experience in the market, Alstom aims to become the preferred partner for transport solutions by 2020 and this vision is supported by a five-pillar strategy. Being closer to its customers through growing globalization; having a complete range of products and solutions to offer customers comprehensive mobility services; adding value through innovation, improving operational and environmental efficiencies and last but not the least through development of a diverse and talented workforce. Transport is a growing market and there is no denying the dynamism, especially with respect to urban perspectives. Mobility remains the number-one priority for local authorities as they seek to rise to sustainability challenges. Whether in urban transport or mainline services, the rail industry is increasingly global and competitive. Singapore is no different. In October 2017, Singapore announced its plan to stop increasing the total number of cars to zero (growth rate) from 0.25% starting in February 2018. This accentuates the need for Singapore to develop an even more efficient, reliable and sustainable public transport system. Many new metro lines or lines of extension are currently already under development or planning. Based on the overall development plan of Singapore and Alstom’s solid references in the country, Alstom is confident of the country’s potential and business opportunities and will support Singapore build itself as a smarter city. Fundamentally, Alstom knows that its employees are its greatest asset, which is why it pursues a proactive policy to promote wellbeing in the workplace while offering attractive career opportunities. Its corporate culture fosters integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and diversity, providing the building blocks for the company’s success. The drive to build a strong culture is also reflected in the four aspects of Alstom’s leadership model (entrepreneurship, collaboration, agility and global vision). Longer term, Alstom is on track towards ‘smart mobility’, which taps the full potential of information and communication technology to make transport more efficient, more attractive and more affordable, as well as safer and greener. Alstom supplied Singapore Circle Line Metro Trains at Depot . Copyright: Alstom/H.Koh Company: Alstom Transport S A Contact: Sapna Bhawnani Address: 20 Pasir Panjang Road, #06-27/28, Mapletree Business City (West Lobby), 117439, Singapore Phone: 0065 6908 6804
16 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards , ASB180015 Best Marketing Services Company 2018 Drawing on over eight years’ experience in the internet marketing space, AMG Concept Pte Ltd offers unique support to a wide range of clients. We profile the firm to find out more. AMG was established in 2009, when the founder realised that his passion was to help other companies improve the appearance of their website as well as their e-commerce through Marketing. Together with his dedicated team, they coach and advise other companies in their Internet Marketing and Branding Domain. The business recently started offering online courses and develops LMS. To date, the founder is still active in the Internet Marketing industry and constantly sends the team to various courses so to make sure their skills and abilities are up aligned to the industry standards. Ultimately, e-commerce looks set to remain at the forefront of the market for the next 1020 years, and the education environment will be slowly upgrading into digital education. Therefore, AMG will be one of the pioneers that started this online education system. The company is currently adapted the government’s initiative that encourages adults to continue learning and enhancing their skills, thus we created online courses for the convenience of busy adults. Looking ahead, as the market changes AMG are keen to adapt to meet its clients’ needs, and one of the key focuses will be cryptocurrencies, as solutions such as Bitcoin remain popular. As such, AMG will be offering cryptocurrency courses to show how to use them in online businesses. They are also keen to offer their online courses in other regions where the market is less developed to ensure that it supports a wider range of clients. This will ensure the ongoing success of both AMG and its valued clientele. Company: AMG Concept Pte Ltd Address: 605B Macpherson Road, Citimac Industrial Complex #02-11 (J), 368241, Singapore Phone: 0065 6282 9664 Web Address: www.amgmarketingnow.com & www.retailwithsuccesscoach.com Best Marketing Services Company 2018
, ASB18009 Best Payment Technology Provider 2018 - Asia AsiaPay is an accredited payment processor and payment gateway solution vendor for banks, certified IPSP for merchants, certified international 3-D Secure vendor for Visa, MasterCard, American Express and JCB. We caught up with Max Ng, Associate Director, Sales and Marketing to learn more about the firm and the services it offers. Founded in 2000, AsiaPay is a premier electronic payment solution and technology vendor and payment service provider that strives to bring advanced, secure, integrated and costeffective electronic payment processing solutions and services to banks, corporate and e-Businesses in the worldwide market, covering international credit card, China UnionPay (CUP) card, debit card and other prepaid card payments. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm offers its professional e-Payment solution consultancy and quality local service support across its other 16 offices in Asia including: Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, UK, Japan and India. Max explores how this vast reach across the APAC region sets the firm apart from its competitors. “Among other payment service providers in the Asia Pacific region, at AsiaPay we are unique in having the widest payment processing and settlement network of ‘Credit Card Acquirers’ and ‘Alternative Methods of Payments’ across 16 countries. This enables us to provide merchants, banks and even other payment providers the best combination of payment methods per country based on local infrastructure and consumer preferences. “Alongside this, we are one of the very few players who can provide local quality payment processing and service support to merchants in 16 countries located in Asia. We have specifically designed our payment gateway platform to deliver unparalleled security, customizability, scalability and reliability. We are also one of the few providers in Asia to be Level 1 PCI DSS Certified. Our bank-grade security is recognized by acquiring banks and card associations worldwide to provide clients with true peace of mind.” Moving forward, the firm has a number of developments in the pipeline which will offer it many great opportunities for further success, as Max concludes. “Looking ahead, 2018 will be an exciting year for us at AsiaPay. We will continue to expand our footprint in the market through our coverage, as well as creating a new payment solution which is currently being developed. We look forward to empowering businesses and financial institutions to keep pace with the technology and market disruption by offering comprehensive suite of payment solutions across channels, markets, devices and technologies.” Company: AsiaPay For Media Enquiry, please contact Jasmine. Zhu Senior Marketing Manager [email protected] For Sales Enquiry, please contact Max Ng Associate Director, Sales & Marketing [email protected] (65) 6653 1929 Web Address: www.asiapay.com AsiaPay - team
18 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards , ASB18013 Best Telecommunication Systems Engineering Company - Asia Pacific Leap Networks is a telecommunications systems engineering and systems integrator supporting a range of clients across the energy and oil and gas markets with their dedicated telecommunication, networking and security systems infra structure for their infrastructure projects. We invited Group President Tarek Bary to share an insight into the firm and the work it undertakes. Established in 2012, Leap Networks draws on the vast experience of its dedicated staff to provide detailed design, engineering and full deployment to its customers dedicated networks. It is the firm’s mission and commitment to this that drives it to the success it enjoys today, as Tarek is keen to highlight. “Here at Leap Networks, our mission is to deliver state of the art technologies and solutions to meet our customers specific requirements, as well as assisting our customers in operating its facilities in an efficient, productive, safe and secure manner. This mission differentiates us from our competitors, alongside our valued team. “It is their experience that we use to drive our success and ensure that clients receive only the very best support when they work with us. Our staff are our most valued assets; therefore, we invest heavily in equipping them with the necessary skills and latest technological solutions. As such, our clients can rely on Leap Networks to provide them with the most cutting edge support and service possible.” Looking ahead, Tarek believes that whilst no one can predict what will happen, his firm remains on track to achieve even greater success as it looks to continue offering clients the solutions they need. “As we look towards the future, at Leap Networks we remain focused on our objectives and on achieving our mission. To secure our future we apricate that we have to adapt and stay relevant, supporting our clients, network and staff, and this will remain our ongoing focus.” Company: Leap Networks Pte Ltd Contact: Tarek Bary Address: 1, International Business Park # 02-1C, The Synergy, 609917, Singapore Phone: 0069 08 4301 Website: www.leap-networks.com Best Telecommunication Systems Engineering Company - Asia Pacific
, ASB18004 Best Global Maritime ERP Software Provider 2018 & Maritime CEO of the Year 2018 MariApps Marine Solutions is a technology company offering state of the art enterprise solutions for the marine industry. We provide an overview of this dynamic and innovative company. Founded in 2014, since inception MariApps has been a pioneer, providing innovative digital solutions to the marine industry. Singapore-based MariApps now serves BSM and many prominent customers from offices in Cyprus, Germany and India. Its customer base includes CMA Ships, part of the Marseille-based container carrier group CMA CGM, who recently signed a contract to implement MariApps’ flagship product, the PAL e3 solution, across its offices and on more than 170 vessels. PAL, built with the latest Microsoft technology, is a fully web-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software suite developed for the shipping industry. It offers a single solution for ship managers and ship owners, enabling them to communicate with and track their vessels, review documents, train employees and remain fully updated on the status of survey reports. The ERP covers all modules including crewing, payroll, PMS, purchase, accounts, catering, voyage, drydock, QDMS, insurance, new building, and business intelligence. PAL is a web based system which can operate in all browsers and in all platforms like mobile, tablet and desktop. MariApps are now working to see how other verticals and industries related to shipping work, as support services in this industry can be automated and integrated to the ERP to ensure that the solution continues to meet the needs of its clients. Overall, with Bernhard Schulte as its major stake holder, MariApps has the capability to expand and grow exponentially. Integrated software solutions and digitalisation are the way forward for the shipping industry. Through the collection and analysis of data generated and gathered from day-to-day operations, ship managers can take actions to enhance operational efficacy and efficiency and shipping companies can gain a better understanding of how their valuable assets are performing. Data management and big data, have been described as the future by many in the industry, but coming to terms with what are relatively new ideas in shipping is challenging. This is where the software developers at MariApps Marine Solutions, part of the Schulte Group, have been busy continuing to develop solutions that make an impact. While MariApps is relatively new in the field, its strong partnership with Bernhard Schulte (BS) and Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is helping to attract major industry names to the company’s growing customer base. Company: MariApps Marine Solutions Contact: Khalil Rehman Aziz Address: 152 Beach Road, #20-06, Gateway East, 189721, Singapore Phone: 0065 6921 3527 Website: www.mariapps.com
20 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards , Best Global HR Consultancy Firm 2018 Best Global HR Consultancy Firm 2018 ASB18003 Mercer Singapore, part of the global Mercer Group, offers a wide range of financial plans to ensure the health, wealth and ongoing happiness of its valued clients. We invited Puneet Swani, Partner and Career Business Leader – Growth Markets, to tell us more about the firm and the range of solutions it offers. Mercer Singapore firmly believes that people are at the heart of everything, and as such the firm offers a wide range of solutions designed to support them and ensure their ongoing satisfaction. Puneet shares a deeper insight into the firm’s service offering and how this ensures excellence for its clients. “At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth and careers. Using analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the individual impact of business decisions, now and in the future. We see people’s current and future needs through a lens of innovation, and our holistic view, specialized expertise, and deep analytical rigor underpin each and every idea and solution we offer. For more than 70 years, we have turned our insights into actions, enabling people around the globe to live, work, and retire well. At Mercer, we say ‘we Make Tomorrow, Today’.” Looking ahead, Mercer will continue to adapt its service offering around the needs of its clients, as Puneet concludes. “Fundamentally, with deep local expertise and rich capabilities across ASEAN including Singapore, we have built on our global firm’s heritage of innovation; working side by side with our clients to help them solve complex challenges, capture opportunities and move their businesses forward in Singapore. We are proud to have had a long history of working with the government, with national institutions especially in advancing Singapore’s SkillsFuture and SmartNation agenda more recently, and we hope to continue building on this rich repertoire of our experience of helping our clients and their employees succeed in the country. “Last year, Mercer launched the first of its kind Singapore Engagement Index, a study that reveals key insights to help companies raise workforce engagement and productivity in Singapore. We will be bringing out the second edition of this research, our annual research including Cost of Living, Quality of Living, Talent Trends and Melbourne Pension Index. This breadth of research enables policy-makers, academics, business executives across the spectrum to better understand ideas around advancing the health, wealth and career of the most vital asset of the nation; its people.” Company: Mercer Singapore Contact: Puneet Swani Address: Asia Square, 8 Marina View, #09-08, 18960, Singapore Phone: 0065 6398 2463 Website: www.mercer.com
, ASB18006 Best Alternative Asset Manager 2018 Best Alternative Asset Manager 2018 Graticule Asset Management Asia is a global alternative asset manager founded by Adam Levinson. Graticule Asset Management Asia provides services for the management of alternative investment strategies that pursue superior risk-adjusted returns surrounding distinctive, Asia– related macroeconomic themes. Headquartered in Singapore, the company has offices in New York, San Francisco and London. Graticule Asset Management Asia’s success in this prestigious awards programme highlights the exceptional services it provides for its clients around the world. Company: Graticule Asset Management Asia Contact: Adrian Foo Address: 1 Wallich Street, #16-03 Guoco Tower, 078 881, Singapore Phone: 0065 6671 2545 Website: www.gama.com
22 APAC / 2018 Singapore Business Awards , ASB18011 Best Corporate Services Company 2018 MC Corporate Services Private Limited (MCCS) is a highly reputed corporate services firm headed by Singapore’s leading business duo of Helen Campos, one of Singapore’s most qualified and experienced Corporate Secretary who is also a qualified Barrister and Farzin R Karma, also an experienced Corporate Secretary, accomplished businessman owning several diverse enterprises and who is a well-respected Business Strategy, Recovery and Modernization expert. We profile the firm to learn more about the range of services it has to offer its valued clients. Drawing on over 30 years’ experience in the industry, MCCS supports clients in all aspects of Regional and Global corporate legal work most of them as one of Singapore’s leading Corporate Secretarial firms (Top 4) with over 3000 satisfied corporate clients which include some of the most reputed regulatory bodies as well as global giants, MMEs, SMEs and also individual business entrepreneurs. Today MCCS offers comprehensive one-stop shop expertise and personalized services ranging from corporate governance, incorporations, set-up advisory, business development assistance, accounting services and tax services/consultancy. “Top 4 level expertise at start-up prices” is MCCS’ tagline. Central to the firm’s success, is involved leadership from MCCS Directors in all aspects of Customer and Company related matters. Both founding Owners and Directors, Helen Campos and Farzin R. Karma are leaders in their area of expertise and have had leadership positions in some of the largest MNCs. The firm also offers specialist services for complex corporate exercises and a unique onestop combination of Corporate Secretarial, Corporate Legal, Business Strategy, Accounting, Tax/GST and dispute resolution solutions. Clients can receive all of these services from this expert firm without the typical elaborate explanations to different service providers individually when they work with MCCS. Additionally, MCCS is the only Corporate Services firm in Singapore that offers such a diverse portfolio of expertise under one roof, for a range of Corporate structures, including Private Limited, Public Listed, Companies Limited by Guarantee, Charities, NGOs, NPOs, Partnerships, Agencies, Foundations and Associations. MCCS’s mission is to remain the leading corporate services firm for all types of businesses and entrepreneurs, as the incubator of new businesses and the catalyst of progress for existing ones. Achieving this will remain the firm’s ongoing focus, and as part of this focus, MCCS is set to expand into new regions and services, ensuring that it is able to support even more clients over the months and years to come. The visionary Government of Singapore is absolutely committed to developing this nation into the world’s most progressive digitalized smart city and MCCS is proud to be a small part of this revolutionary transformation through its membership of various smart city committees and contributions towards related initiatives. As a company, MCCS is rapidly developing eEnterprise services platforms for creating a millennial cloud-based portal for the execution of most of our services that can be accessed and completed from wherever its clients can access the internet. This is the future of Corporate Services and MCCS is proud to be at the forefront of this initiative. Company: MC Corporate Services Pte. Ltd Contact: Farzin R. Karma Address: 1 Coleman Street, 0506A, The Adelphi, Singapore 179803 Phone: +65918 68500 / +6562228880 Website: www.mccorporate.com.sg Helen Campos, Corporate Secretary Farzin R Karma, Corporate Secretary
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