KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire – Leaders and organisations across the region earned recognition at the ACES Awards 2026, celebrating enterprise achievement, inspiring leadership, environmental responsibility and community impact.
Honourees from across Asia celebrate leadership, corporate excellence and sustainability at the ACES Awards 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
“These honourees demonstrate the diversity of excellence across our region,” said Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President. “Their achievements show how ambition, ingenuity and responsibility can work together to create lasting value.”
Long Advance received the Sustainability Rising Star Award, while Sharon Lin, Chief Executive Officer of F(SYNC) & Long Advance, was recognised among Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leaders.
dsm-firmenich earned Asia’s Most Sustainable Company of the Year, placing sustainability at the forefront of this distinguished line-up.
Global Catalyst Advisory received the Green Innovation Award, while Group CEO Victor Tay was honoured among Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives, connecting organisational innovation with individual leadership.
Rhino Consultants and Facilitators Pvt Ltd earned Asia’s Most Promising SMEs, while KOMA KARANTH FOUNDATION LIMITED received the Community Initiative Award, highlighting enterprise potential and community commitment.
Henderson Land Development Company Limited and Manulife Financial Asia Limited were recognised among Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia, reflecting environmental responsibility across distinct sectors.
Paul Lui, CEO and Executive Director of United Asia Finance Limited, received Outstanding Leaders in Asia, recognising executive leadership within financial services.
Dr Ayu Widianingrum, Founder of Widya Esthetic Clinic, earned Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leaders, while Friso Palilingan, Senior Partner of PKF Indonesia FP Group, received Outstanding Leaders in Asia.
PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (MR. D.I.Y. Indonesia) earned Industry Champions of the Year and the Community Initiative Award, bringing business achievement and community responsibility together.
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk was recognised among Asia’s Most Influential Companies.
Together, these honourees embodied “Beyond Business,” demonstrating how excellence carries greater meaning when it creates opportunities, strengthens communities and embraces responsibility for the future.
Hashtag: #ACESAwards
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ACES Awards
The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards is a regional platform recognising outstanding leaders, organisations and sustainability champions across Asia.
Organised by MORS Group, its 13th annual edition in 2026 received 1,238 nominations from 35 countries across 45 industries, celebrating responsible leadership, corporate excellence and lasting positive impact.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Malaysian organisations and executives shone on the second day of the ACES Awards 2026, earning recognition across healthcare, technology, infrastructure, industry and people development.
Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President, delivers the opening address at ACES Awards 2026, where Malaysian leaders and organisations were honoured for leadership and excellence.
Reflecting the theme “Beyond Business,” their achievements celebrated the expertise, ambition and leadership shaping Malaysia’s business landscape.
“These Malaysian honourees demonstrate how excellence takes shape across industries, united by the determination to move forward with purpose,” said Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President. “Their recognition celebrates the leadership, capability and commitment that turn business ambition into lasting value.”
Sunway Medical Centre Penang was recognised among Premier Healthcare Providers in Asia, highlighting the importance of quality healthcare and the teams dedicated to serving patients and their families.
SPEED earned Innovative Tech Companies of the Year, celebrating technological ingenuity and its role in helping organisations respond to changing business needs.
Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad received Industry Champions of the Year, placing its enterprise achievements within a wider story of Malaysian industrial capability.
Pacific Inter-Link was recognised among Asia’s Most Influential Companies, while Chairman and Group CEO Dato’ (Dr) Fouad Hayel Saeed Anam was honoured among Outstanding Leaders in Asia. These distinctions connected organisational influence with the leadership guiding its direction.
CTOS Digital Berhad and Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Berhad each earned Industry Champions of the Year, reflecting the diversity of business capabilities recognised across Malaysia.
Mahesh Swaminathan, SVP and EXCOM Member of McDermott, was named among Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives, celebrating executive leadership within a complex global industry.
PEOPLElogy BERHAD received Leading People Development Companies in Asia, while Founder and Managing Director Allen Lee earned Outstanding Leaders in Asia. Together, these honours placed human potential at the heart of enterprise achievement.
Malaysia’s Day Two honourees demonstrated how progress depends on both organisational strength and the people who give it direction. Hashtag: #ACESAwards
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ACES Awards
The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards is a regional platform recognising outstanding leaders, organisations and sustainability champions across Asia.
Organised by MORS Group, its 13th annual edition in 2026 received 1,238 nominations from 35 countries across 45 industries, celebrating responsible leadership, corporate excellence and lasting positive impact.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Philippine businesses and leaders brought energy, ingenuity and ambition to the second day of the ACES Awards 2026, earning recognition across technology, hospitality, enterprise and executive leadership.
Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President, addresses ACES Awards 2026, which celebrated Philippine honourees for advancing business excellence and positive impact.
Reflecting this year’s theme, “Beyond Business,” these honourees illustrated the many ways businesses contribute to progress—through connectivity, entrepreneurial vision, memorable experiences and leadership that inspires others.
“These Philippine winners remind us that progress takes many forms, but it begins with people willing to move ideas forward,” said Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President. “Their achievements celebrate the courage to innovate, the discipline to grow and the responsibility to create lasting value.”
Eastern Communications earned Innovative Tech Companies of the Year and the Nation Builder Award, bringing technological advancement and national development into a shared story of purpose.
Lawrence Wang, President and Founder of Easy Brand, was recognised among Emerging Leaders in Asia, celebrating the entrepreneurial drive behind building a business and shaping its direction.
Via Appia Tagaytay Hotel received the Emerging Hotels in Asia recognition, highlighting hospitality’s ability to create meaningful guest experiences and contribute to the identity of a destination.
m360 Inc. earned Innovative Tech Companies of the Year, while President and CEO Ramon Hirang was honoured among Outstanding Leaders in Asia. Together, the distinctions celebrated the connection between executive vision and technological enterprise.
Pinnacle Intelligence Corp. also received Innovative Tech Companies of the Year, reinforcing the Philippines’ presence among Asia’s technology innovators.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. was recognised among Asia’s Best Performing Companies, while CIBI Information Inc. earned Asia’s Most Influential Companies, celebrating enterprise achievement across distinct sectors.
Michelle Buan-Quintana, CEO and President of Activations Advertising Inc., was honoured among Outstanding Leaders in Asia, completing a Philippine line-up whose recognition celebrated the people and ideas moving business forward. Hashtag: #ACESAwards2026
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ACES Awards
The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards is a regional platform recognising outstanding leaders, organisations and sustainability champions across Asia.
Organised by MORS Group, its 13th annual edition in 2026 received 1,238 nominations from 35 countries across 45 industries, celebrating responsible leadership, corporate excellence and lasting positive impact.
GigaBash, HELLCARD, Gordian Quest, Winion Virus, Monstrum And UNYIELDER Arrive As Steam Keys In One Checkout, On Sale Through November 3
LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Xsolla, a global commerce company, today announced that Xsolla Mall, its online destination for video games, is selling six indie PC games from six studios as a single bundle for $9.99. The games arrive as Steam keys in one checkout, and the bundle is available for two weeks, through Tuesday, November 3, at 07:59 a.m. UTC. Bought one at a time, the six games would cost $123.94, putting the bundle at 91% off based on standard U.S. Steam regular prices as of October 1, 2026.
The bundle celebrates gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, held October 29 to November 1 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, where Xsolla is exhibiting at booth E21.
10% of the bundle purchase price (less all applicable taxes, fees, and refunds) goes to Stand Up To Cancer (restrictions apply). Stand Up To Cancer’s mission is to accelerate the pace of cancer research. To learn more about Stand Up To Cancer, visit StandUpToCancer.org.
The bundle is built for range, not a single genre. It puts two deckbuilders next to a kaiju brawler, a boss-fight gauntlet, a survival horror game, and a psychological horror visual novel, so a player who comes for one game leaves with five more to try:
GigaBash (Passion Republic Games): giant monsters slug it out for one to four players in cities that crumble around them.
HELLCARD (Thing Trunk, published by Skystone Games): a co-op deck-building roguelike set in paper dungeons, where up to three friends fight hordes of monsters in tactical combat.
Gordian Quest (Mixed Realms): A party-based deckbuilding RPG that blends deep character progression, tactical turn-based combat, and roguelite elements.
Winion Virus (Dawntown Studio): a psychological horror visual novel for mature players, set inside a computer system.
Monstrum (Team Junkfish): survival horror aboard a derelict cargo ship, where AI-driven predators hunt the player.
UNYIELDER (TrueWorld Studios, published by Shueisha Games): a gauntlet of back-to-back 1v1 boss fights that ends with players building a final boss of their own.
Buyers receive all six Steam keys by email right after purchase, with step-by-step instructions for redeeming them on Steam.
For the studios, the bundle puts each game in front of players who might never have found it on their own. Xsolla Mall runs the checkout and delivers the keys, so one purchase reaches all six.
“Six games for $9.99 gets someone to try the deckbuilder or the horror visual novel they would have scrolled right past,” said Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla. “Players get real range for the price, and every studio in the lineup gets in front of people who are actively looking for their next game.”
The bundle is available at https://x.la/gca2026-sea until Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 07:59 a.m. UTC.
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About Xsolla
Xsolla is a global commerce company that builds and provides all the things developers need to launch, grow, and monetize video games. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company supports studios of every size, from indie to AAA, with solutions across direct-to-consumer commerce, intelligent payments, entertainment-based IP, and player engagement products. Xsolla helps developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games at scale. Trusted by more than 70% of the top 100 highest-grossing games, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record across 200+ geographies with access to 1,000+ local payment methods worldwide. Grounded in a deep belief in the future of gaming, Xsolla is resolute in bringing opportunities together and unlocking growth for creators everywhere.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Thai leaders and organisations have earned recognition at the ACES Awards 2026, celebrating achievements across professional services, wellness, retail, manufacturing, insurance, logistics and education.
Honourees from across Asia gather at ACES Awards 2026, where Thai leaders and organisations were recognised across both days for leadership, corporate excellence and sustainability.
Their distinctions reflect the spirit of “Beyond Business,” connecting enterprise performance with inspiring leadership, workplace culture, environmental responsibility and national development.
“Thailand’s honourees demonstrate the breadth of talent and ambition shaping Asia’s future,” said Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President. “Their achievements remind us that excellence gains lasting meaning through the people it empowers, the opportunities it creates and the responsibilities it embraces.”
Dr Loran P Midot, Managing Partner and Founder of Haussmann Loran Parichat & Partners Co., Ltd, was recognised among Emerging Leaders in Asia, celebrating entrepreneurial leadership within professional services.
VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center earned Asia’s Best Performing Companies, placing wellness alongside the diverse sectors contributing to Thailand’s enterprise achievements.
Supersports received Industry Champions of the Year, while Practika Co., Ltd. earned Inspiring Workplaces in Asia. Their recognition highlighted two foundations of enduring enterprise: industry capability and a workplace where people can thrive.
AXA Insurance PCL received the Green Initiative Award, bringing environmental responsibility into the country’s insurance story.
Sara Lamsam, Chief Executive Officer of Muang Thai Life Assurance PCL, was honoured among Outstanding Leaders in Asia, recognising executive leadership within the life insurance sector.
DHL Supply Chain Thailand earned Top Green Companies in Asia, while Steve Walker, Chief Executive Officer, Thailand Cluster, was recognised among Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives, connecting environmental commitment with leadership.
The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce received Premier Educational Institutions in Asia and the Nation Builder Award. Its President, Assoc. Prof. Thanavath Phonvichai, Ph.D., also earned Outstanding Leaders in Asia, bringing educational excellence, institutional contribution and individual leadership together.
Collectively, these Thai honourees illustrated how progress draws strength from organisations and leaders willing to carry their ambitions beyond business. Hashtag: #ACES
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ACES Awards
The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards is a regional platform recognising outstanding leaders, organisations and sustainability champions across Asia.
Organised by MORS Group, its 13th annual edition in 2026 received 1,238 nominations from 35 countries across 45 industries, celebrating responsible leadership, corporate excellence and lasting positive impact.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Philippine leaders and organisations are demonstrating how business excellence can strengthen workplaces, empower communities and create lasting value. Their recognition at the ACES Awards 2026 celebrates achievements across leadership, industry, environmental responsibility and social impact.
Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President, speaks at ACES Awards 2026, which recognised Philippine leaders and organisations for achievements in leadership, corporate excellence and sustainability.
“These honourees reflect the depth and diversity of Philippine excellence,” said Dr Shanggari Balakrishnan, MORS Group CEO and ACES Awards President. “Their achievements remind us that enduring success grows from the way leaders support their people, serve communities and take responsibility for the future.”
Lucien C. Dy Tioco, Executive Vice-President of Philstar Daily Inc., and Nicki Agcaoili, Vice President and Chief Country Executive of Carelon Global Solutions Philippines, were recognised among Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives, celebrating leadership across media and healthcare services.
Nickel Asia Corporation Founder Manuel B. Zamora Jr. received the Industry Pioneer Award, while the company earned Industry Champions of the Year and the Green Initiative Award, connecting an industry-building legacy with environmental responsibility.
China Banking Corporation received Inspiring Workplaces in Asia and Industry Champions of the Year, bringing its people and business achievements into focus.
Globe Telecom earned Top Workplaces in Asia and Industry Champions of the Year, highlighting the relationship between a strong workforce and industry leadership.
Foundever Philippines Corporation received Asia’s Best Workplace of the Year and the Nation Builder Award. Willy Lim, VP for HR and TA – APAC, Foundever, was also recognised among Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives, placing people leadership at the centre of its recognition.
BDO Unibank was honoured among Top Community Centric Companies in Asia, underscoring the importance of community responsibility within financial services.
Megaworld Corporation earned the Community Initiative Award, Inspiring Workplaces in Asia and Industry Champions of the Year. Its three distinctions brought together community care, workplace culture and enterprise achievement reflecting the broader ambition shared by these Philippine honourees to carry excellence beyond business.
Hashtag: #ACESAwards
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ACES Awards
The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards is a regional platform recognising outstanding leaders, organisations and sustainability champions across Asia.
Organised by MORS Group, its 13th annual edition in 2026 received 1,238 nominations from 35 countries across 45 industries, celebrating responsible leadership, corporate excellence and lasting positive impact.
Cupola Lower Carbon LLLP and SWCorp Malaysia Collaborate to Advance Low-Carbon Solid Waste Management Pilot Projects
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Cupola Lower Carbon LLLP and SWCorp Malaysia today announced the establishment of a cooperation framework to conduct pilot initiatives in solid waste diversion, low-carbon recycling operations, and community engagement, exploring practical ways to integrate waste management with carbon emissions reduction assessments.
According to the arrangements announced by both parties, the collaboration will focus on three key areas:
Pilot Low-Carbon Recycling Hubs: Establish waste-sorting and recycling facilities at selected community or commercial locations, supported by simple measurement and record-keeping mechanisms to track recycling volumes and waste diversion performance.
Integrating Waste Data with Emissions Reduction Assessments: Cupola Lower Carbon LLLP will provide low-carbon project methodologies and data tools, while SWCorp Malaysia will contribute solid waste management standards and local implementation expertise. Both parties will jointly assess the contribution of recycling activities to landfill waste reduction and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Community and Business Participation: Conduct on-site briefings, workshops, and incentive programs to encourage sustained participation in waste sorting and recycling, moving beyond one-off awareness campaigns.
A representative of Cupola Lower Carbon LLLP stated that solid waste management is an often-overlooked area with clear emissions reduction potential in the urban low-carbon transition. The collaboration aims to connect recycling infrastructure, behavioral change, and emissions data to develop a replicable pilot model.
SWCorp Malaysia noted that collaboration with low-carbon project partners could help align the national solid waste management agenda with local emissions reduction initiatives. During the pilot phase, particular attention will be given to sorting quality, facility maintenance, and community acceptance.
The two parties have not disclosed the specific locations, number of sites, or launch dates for the initial pilots. Further details will be announced after site assessments and community consultations have been completed. The collaboration is non-exclusive, allowing both parties to pursue similar pilot initiatives with other organizations.
Analysts note that if the collaboration successfully establishes a closed-loop process linking recycling, measurement, emissions reduction assessments, and community feedback, it could offer a new model for public-private collaboration in Malaysia’s solid waste management sector, with a stronger emphasis on data and low-carbon outcomes than the consumer-awareness activities commonly associated with shopping mall ESG programs.
Hashtag: #Cupola
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Miss Paweena Jariyathitipong, President of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), and Mr. Sirote Duangratana, Senior Executive Vice President, Business Development and Marketing, together with representatives from the Commercial and Aeronautical Business Development Department and the Corporate Strategy Department, represented AOT at Routes World 2026, held from 21–23 October 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. The event brought together executives from airlines, airports and route development organizations worldwide.
During the event, AOT held business meetings with over 50 airlines and airports to explore opportunities to develop new routes, increase flight frequencies and strengthen commercial cooperation. Discussions highlighted market insights, Thailand’s potential as an aviation destination and feasibility assessments for promising routes to support informed and timely airline decision-making.
AOT also held a ceremony to celebrate new routes launched in 2026 by Virgin Atlantic (London–Phuket), Riyadh Air (Riyadh–Bangkok) and LOT Polish Airlines (Warsaw–Bangkok). These services expand travel options and strengthen Thailand’s connectivity with international markets.
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A new interactive feature in the AEON Bank app offers dynamic financial persona, Neko Sensei’s Ringgit savvy coaching and exclusive rewards through Neko Missions
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – As digital-first lifestyle takes root across Malaysia, a new era of financial management and personal banking is redefining how consumers save, spend, invest, and manage their finances. AEON Bank, Malaysia’s first digital Islamic bank, has introduced the ‘Financial Purr-Sona’, a fresh new feature accessible for free through its digital banking app.
Enabled by the AI personal financial coach Neko Sensei, the Financial Purr-Sona was developed to meet growing consumers’ need for a dynamic banking experience that adds value to customers’ lifestyles, while making it easier for individuals and families to manage their finances more effectively.
Personalised Financial Insights Across Four Key Classifications
Neko Sensei analyses the financial activity and data within the AEON Bank app across four core financial habits, namely; saving, spending, planning, and settling financing or payments that are due. Based on this analysis, Neko Sensei will assign a relevant Financial Purr-Sona (persona) to each customer, namely; Tauke Tabung, Planner Pro Max, Boss Anti-Bazir, and Hutang Slayer.
Financial Purr-Sona is an agile and dynamic AI-powered personalisation, in which the assigned persona could change and evolve, based on customers’ activities on the AEON Bank app, financial habits and budgeting health. Customers that actively use the AEON Bank app and frequently make the most of the features on the app, such as the Savings Account-i, Savings Pot, Debit Card-i for both online shopping and in-store purchase, DuitNow QR, Personal Financing-i, Term Deposit-i, Zakat and Takaful, as well as JomPay and utility bill payments, would gain a more accurate and comprehensive personalisation. Moreover, through the ‘Level-up’ feature, customers can access free actionable insights and budgeting tips from Neko Sensei to build smart financial habits.
Gamified Rewards: Activate and Earn
Infusing an element of exciting gamification and rewarding benefits into the Neko Sensei x Financial Purr-Sona customer experience, AEON Bank is offering rewards through simple interactions in the app:
16 – 31 October 2026: Activate Financial Purr-Sona to receive a RM10 Boost Juice voucher, limited to 1 voucher per customer.
1 January 2027 – 31 March 2027: Complete ‘Neko Missions’ to collect 20 Neko Paws and redeem a RM10 FamilyMart voucher. Customers can earn 1 Neko Paw per qualifying mission (maximum 2 Neko Paws per day) by activating their Financial Purr-Sona, clicking topic chips in Neko Sensei, or transferring funds to Savings Pots.
How to Get Started:
Log in to the AEON Bank app and tap the Neko Sensei icon on the Home screen
Complete a quiz to reveal your Financial Purr-Sona
Tap ‘Level-up’ to start free personalised coaching with Neko Sensei and start your journey to be a Ringgit savvy hero
Redeem the rewards that you have earned by tapping on the ‘Rewards’ icon on the Home screen and selecting My Voucher*Terms and conditions apply.
A Better Banking Experience
Since its official launch in May 2024, AEON Bank has continued to expand its suite of Shariah-compliant products and services to complement the banking needs and lifestyles of its customers. It will continue to grow Neko Sensei, Financial Purr-Sona and Neko Missions, alongside various other app functionalities and digital banking capabilities for its Personal Banking customers.
Furthermore, for the SMEs, AEON Bank Biz offers dynamic business banking solutions, anchored on the streamlined integrated cash management capabilities of Business Current Account-i, as well as Biz Term Deposit-i, DuitNow Biz QR, Term Financing-i and Working Capital Financing-i. AEON Bank Biz focuses on streamlined processes for account onboarding, credit assessments and financial services, thus enabling businesses to scale their operations.
For eligible deposit-based products under AEON Bank and AEON Bank Biz, such as the Savings Account-i, Savings Pot, Term Deposit-i, Business Current Account-i and Biz Term Deposit-i; the deposits are protected by Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) up to RM250,000 per depositor, and the deposit protection is automatic and free. AEON Bank is a member of PIDM and the protection is subject to insurability criteria. For more information, click here.
Click on the links to find out more about Neko Sensei Financial Purr-Sona and watch the step-by-step guide here. Also, discover a #BetterBanking experience with AEON Bank and AEON Bank Biz. For the latest update, follow AEON Bank on social media and scan the QR code to download the AEON Bank app.
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ABOUT AEON BANK (M) BERHAD
AEON Bank (M) Berhad is Malaysia’s first digital Islamic bank, licensed and regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Ministry of Finance. Officially launched on 26 May 2024, we currently offer a suite of Shariah-compliant products and services for the Personal Banking and Business Banking (AEON Bank Biz) customers.
Our Personal Banking offerings are 100% accessible online via the AEON Bank app, where customers can activate and access the deposit Savings Account-i, AEON Bank x Visa Debit Card-i, Personal Financing-i, Term Deposit-i, Savings Pot, Google Pay, DuitNow QR, Zakat, Takaful, JomPay, utility bill payments, as well as a range of digital payment services with strategic partners and merchants. Moreover, AEON Bank has developed ‘Neko Missions’, Malaysia’s first gamified digital banking interactive rewards programme, and ‘Neko Sensei’, the AI-powered personal financial coach, alongside the ‘Financial Purr-sona’, accessible via AEON Bank app.
On 8 August 2025, AEON Bank (M) Berhad officially introduced AEON Bank Biz with the integrated cash management capabilities anchored by the Business Current Account-i, alongside Shariah compliant business banking products such as, Biz Term Deposit-i, Biz QR, Term Financing-i and Working Capital Financing-i. AEON Bank Biz focuses on streamlined processes for account onboarding, credit assessments and financial services, utilising AI-driven fintech solutions to enable simplified procedures, faster approvals, and an enhanced digital banking experience for businesses in Malaysia.
For eligible deposit-based products under AEON Bank and AEON Bank Biz, such as the Savings Account-i, Savings Pot, Term Deposit-i, Business Current Account-i and Biz Term Deposit-i, the deposits are protected up to RM250,000 per depositor. AEON Bank is a member of Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) and the deposit protection is automatic and free.
Being part of the AEON Group conglomerate, AEON Bank (M) Berhad is equally held by AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd. (AFS Japan) and AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad (ACSM). AFS Japan is responsible for the AEON Group’s financial services businesses, with strong roots in the retail sector which operates in Japan and 10 countries across Asia and it is. AEON Group is Japan’s largest retail group and it is a pure holding company that comprises eight core businesses.
AEON Group Malaysia consists of several entities, namely, AEON Co. (M) Bhd, AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad, AEON Bank (M) Berhad, AEON BiG (M) Sdn Bhd, AEON Fantasy (M) Sdn Bhd, AEON Delight (M) Sdn Bhd, AEON Global Supply Chain Sdn Bhd and Malaysian AEON Foundation (MAF). AEON Group has been a recognisable household brand with more than 200 years of history and evolution in Japan since the Edo era, along with 4 decades of growth in Malaysia, providing consumers with daily financial solutions and diversified retail convenience.
Our cloud native agility and AI optimisation, combined with the strength of our Shariah finance DNA, Malaysian tenacity and Japanese roots are our distinguishing factors, while the integration across the AEON ecosystem gives us a competitive advantage of being the only bank in Malaysia with its own nationwide retail network. On top of that, AEON Points loyalty programme offers customers value-added benefits and meaningful rewards for their online shopping and in-store purchases.
AEON Bank (M) Berhad is committed to empower the community in pursuing their financial aspirations and achieve economic independence, while cultivating a more inclusive financial future for all. We will continue to contribute towards positioning Malaysia as the Islamic banking hub in the region and fostering the growth of the nation’s digital economy.
With products sold in more than 80 countries, Thailand’s leading Sriracha producer highlights its global distribution strength, product innovation and ambition to grow Thai Sriracha on the world stage.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Exotic Food Public Company Limited (XO), a leading Thai manufacturer and exporter of premium sauces, condiments and culinary products, is showcasing the strength of Thai brands on the global stage at SIAL Paris 2026, one of the world’s leading international food industry exhibitions, held from 17–21 October in Paris, France. The company’s participation reflects its ambition to take authentic Thai flavours beyond traditional export markets and build globally competitive brands through product innovation, international market expertise and strong distribution partnerships.
Ms. Vasana Jantarach and Mr. Jittiporn Jantarach, executives of Exotic Food, at the Flying Goose booth at SIAL Paris 2026, showcasing the company’s position as a leading global Sriracha producer and exporter, with products sold in more than 80 countries.
With products distributed in more than 80 countries and available at over 30,000 points of sale worldwide, Exotic Food has established a strong international presence through its flagship brands, Exotic Food and Flying Goose. Europe remains one of the company’s key markets, where its portfolio of Thai sauces, condiments and culinary products continues to reach consumers through international retail and distribution networks.
Bringing together more than 8,000 exhibitors from 130 countries and showcasing over 400,000 products, SIAL Paris 2026 serves as a major meeting point for the global food industry. For Exotic Food, the exhibition provides an important platform to connect with international buyers and distributors, strengthen existing business relationships and explore new market opportunities, while demonstrating how Thai food brands can compete in an increasingly diverse global marketplace.
At SIAL Paris 2026, Exotic Food is presenting its portfolio of authentic Thai flavours alongside innovations developed for international consumers. A key highlight is the Flying Goose Sriracha range, featuring more than 50 flavours, together with creative product collaborations such as Sriracha-flavoured potato chips and peanuts. The showcase reflects the company’s ability to combine Thai culinary heritage with an understanding of evolving global food trends, bringing familiar Thai flavours into new product categories and consumer experiences.
The company’s distinctive bright-red exhibition booth draws inspiration from Thai culture and the signature identity of Flying Goose Sriracha, creating a strong visual expression of its Thai roots and international brand positioning.
Mr. Jittiporn Jantarach, Chief Executive Officer of Exotic Food Public Company Limited, said, “Taking Thai flavours to the world is only the beginning. Building a successful global brand requires a deep understanding of international consumers, the ability to adapt to different markets, and a long-term commitment to quality and innovation.
“At Exotic Food, we combine our Thai culinary heritage with global market expertise to create products that resonate with consumers across cultures. Our presence at SIAL Paris reflects not only how far Thai brands have come, but also their potential to compete and grow on the world stage.”
Beyond international expansion and product innovation, Exotic Food continues to strengthen its sustainability commitments as part of its long-term business strategy. The company has achieved ISO 14068-1:2023 certification, supporting its roadmap towards Carbon Neutrality by 2040 and Net Zero Emissions by 2050. The certification reinforces its commitment to internationally recognised environmental standards and sustainable operations, particularly as sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration for global business partners and international trade.
Through its participation in SIAL Paris 2026, Exotic Food continues to demonstrate how Thai companies can move beyond traditional food exports to establish distinctive, internationally competitive brands. By combining authentic Thai flavours with global market understanding, continuous innovation and responsible business practices, the company is reinforcing the growing potential of Thai brands in the international food industry.
Hashtag: #ExoticFood
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