Victory at the Court of Arbitration for Sport reinforces SMU law school’s position on the global stage

SINGAPORE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) has successfully defended its title at the Sports Law Arbitration Moot (SLAM). Last week, SMU won LawInSport’s 7th annual international moot competition held at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland – the world’s highest authority for sports dispute resolution.

The win on 24 April is SMU’s second consecutive SLAM championship, having debuted and won the competition in 2025.

The winning mooters were Samantha Chong Wei En (2^nd year, LLB) and Ameerul Putra Bin Abdul Wahab (3^rd year, LLB). They were supported by Darius Alexander Maskun (3^rd year, LLB) and Kyran Mariel Narayanan (3^rd year, LLB), and coached by Jordan Chia (Class of 2024).

This year, the SMU team bested a field of 77 teams from universities across the globe, navigating written rounds and regional oral finals before advancing to the knockout rounds held before a panel of 15 CAS arbitrators on the premises of the CAS itself – a distinction that sets SLAM apart from other international moots.

The preliminary rounds tested competitors on a complex anti-doping dispute set in the fictitious sport of toe wrestling, centring on questions of athlete responsibility in supplement use. The knockout rounds presented a fresh problem involving fireball – another fictitious sport – where teams argued over whether anti-doping procedures had been properly observed. SMU’s team demonstrated command across both problem sets, combining technical legal precision with composure under pressure in one of the most demanding formats in international mooting.

Professor Lee Pey Woan, Dean of SMU YPHSL, said, “This win reflects our school’s commitment to training lawyers who can reason across complex, evolving legal landscapes – sports law being one of the fastest-growing areas of international practice. Two consecutive wins at SLAM is a testament to our students’ preparation, rigour and ability to perform at the highest level.”

In preparing for the competition, the team drew on SMU’s strong network of practitioners and real-world expertise. The students consulted Singapore’s former national runner and lawyer Goh Chui Ling, whose first-hand experience of elite sports competition brought invaluable perspective to the team’s understanding of the human dimensions of anti-doping disputes.

“Athletes experience these sporting rules not as abstractions but as lived realities – and having the SMU team bring that perspective to their championship-winning performance was incredible to witness,” said Ms Goh, who is a Switzerland-based lawyer specialising in international sports law and arbitration.

“This journey is a reminder of the collective effort required to move the needle in a specialised field like sports law in Singapore; but what excites me is the bigger picture: the seeds of expertise are being planted in our legal education system, and by sharpening this niche through both education and practice, we are doing more than just winning moots. We are reinforcing Singapore’s trajectory to be a premier hub for international sports law and arbitration,” she added.

Reflecting on the achievement, Samantha Chong, said, “I am honoured to have been blessed with this opportunity. It has been a nerve-racking, arduous, fulfilling and unforgettable journey. Competing at the actual CAS premises added a real dimension to the experience – these are the same halls where disputes involving Olympic athletes are decided. It sharpened our focus and reminded us why the arguments we were making matter. Ameerul and I could not have made it this far without the help of our coach Jordan, our professors, Ms Ling and Mr Hessert, all our judges in our practice rounds, and our indispensable teammates Kyran and Alex.”

The SLAM title follows a record-breaking season for SMU Law. In Academic Year 2024-25, the School claimed championship honours in seven competitions, including the Jessup, Vis East, Frankfurt, and International Criminal Court moots – an unprecedented haul that established SMU as having one of the most decorated moot programmes in the world.

The timing of this win is significant. Just weeks ago, SMU’s Law programme was named the most improved subject entry in Singapore in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, rising 45 places to 56th globally in a single year. Taken together, the ranking momentum and competitive record reflect a school that is building genuine depth in scholarship, in pedagogy, and in the practical formation of its students.

Professor Lee added, “Our students’ achievements on the international stage are the clearest expression of our commitment in providing a law education that is rigorous, cutting-edge and connected to the real world.”

As YPHSL looks ahead to its 20th anniversary next year, these milestones mark not just a moment of celebration but a statement of intent — that SMU Law is competing, and winning, at the very highest levels of international legal education.

About SMU Yong Pung How School of Law’s record of excellence

A key factor driving the moot success at SMU YPHSL is the Ian R Taylor International Moots Programme, which has firmly established the law school on the global stage. This programme has nurtured generations of mooters who have earned numerous world-class accolades, enabling it to consistently excel at the most prestigious international moots.

YPHSL is consistently ranked among the top three law schools worldwide for international moots, according to the Nica.team Law School Ranking. The School is also the tournament leader in prominent competitions such as the International Criminal Court (Hague), Price Media Law (Oxford), Frankfurt Investment, Vis East (Hong Kong) and Fletcher Insolvency moots.

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More information:

• July 2025 – SMU celebrates dual mooting triumphs at 17th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court in Germany and 2025 International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition in The Hague, Netherlands.

• April 2025 – SMU Yong Pung How School of Law clinches double victory at – the 66th Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C., and the 22nd Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong. 

About Singapore Management University

A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU’s education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and project-based approach to learning.

Home to over 13,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate professional and postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises eight schools: School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Computing and Information Systems, Yong Pung How School of Law, School of Social Sciences, College of Integrative Studies and College of Graduate Research Studies. SMU offers a wide range of bachelors’, masters’, and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with its schools, as well as in multidisciplinary combinations of these areas.

SMU emphasises rigorous, high-impact, multi- and interdisciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities around the world, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector. SMU’s city campus is a modern facility located in the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business, government, and the wider community. www.smu.edu.sg

About Yong Pung How School of Law

SMU’s law school was renamed Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) on 11 April 2021 to celebrate and honour the late Dr Yong Pung How, Singapore’s former Chief Justice and SMU’s third Chancellor.

The law school had proudly welcomed its first cohort of 116 students in August 2007. Taught by a dynamic faculty with postgraduate degrees from renowned universities, the School aims to nurture its students to become excellent lawyers who will contribute significantly to society.

Trained with the ability to contextualise legal expertise and to think across disciplines and geographical borders coupled with SMU’s interactive pedagogy, SMU’s law graduates are confident, articulate and analytically agile. SMU Classification: Restricted The School offers a four-year full-time Bachelor of Laws programme, a five-year double-degree programme which combines law with Accountancy, Business, Economics, Computing & Information Systems or Social Sciences; a three-year Juris Doctor programme; a Master of Laws programme; a PhD programme in Law, Commerce and Technology; as well as continuing legal education. From Academic Year 2020-2021, the School also jointly offers a new Bachelor of Science (Computing & Law) with the SMU School of Computing and Information Systems. This new degree will produce IT and legal professionals who are adept at bridging technology and law.

Research at the SMU YPHSL has a strong focus in three main inter-related areas – Law and Technology, Transnational Commercial law in Asia, and Dispute Resolution. The School has also set up legal research centres focusing on A.I. and data governance, computational law, commercial law, and international dispute resolution. law.smu.edu.sg

HONG KONG, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Against the backdrop of deep reshuffling and restructuring in the Asia-Pacific business aviation market, Sino Jet has continued to consolidate its industry-leading position through steady development and forward-looking strategic planning. According to Asian Sky Group’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Business Jet Fleet Report, Sino Jet—operating a fleet of 43 aircraft—has ranked first among Asia-Pacific business jet operators for the seventh consecutive year. It is also the only Chinese operator among the top five to achieve positive fleet growth, reflecting strong development resilience. By the end of 2025, Sino Jet’s fleet registered overseas exceeded 30 aircraft, accounting for as much as 65%, further strengthening its capabilities for global operations and highlighting its enduring advantages.

Five Strategic Pillars Create an Uncopyable Competitive Advantage

Against the backdrop of deep restructuring in the Asia-Pacific business aviation market, Sino Jet’s continued lead is rooted in five strategic pillars: safety management, global airworthiness credentials, digital operations, a worldwide service network, and an all-scenario service ecosystem.

Safety is the lifeline of business aviation. Sino Jet is the first operator in mainland China to obtain IS-BAO Stage III—the highest global operational standard for business aviation—and has continuously passed stringent re-evaluations to secure a ten-year safety operating qualification. This certification reflects a scientifically grounded, standardized, and sustainable safety-operations framework, laying a solid foundation for every flight.

Global operations and the “fully qualified matrix” for maintenance are Sino Jet’s non-replicable key moat. The company holds dual Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the Cayman Islands Civil Aviation Authority, enabling a “domestic + overseas” dual commercial charter operating model. At the same time, it provides aircraft management and maintenance services across the major global business jet registration hubs, including China, the United States, Europe (EASA), Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and Aruba. As a result, Sino Jet is the leading company in China’s business aviation sector with the most complete operational and maintenance licensing and the broadest coverage of aircraft registration jurisdictions.

In the era of digital transformation, Sino Jet is reshaping its management paradigm through technological innovation. As a national-level high-tech enterprise, Sino Jet has independently developed the “Cloud of Sino Jet” intelligent operations platform and the “Digital Sino Jet” operations control center. By integrating core functional modules—aircraft operations, maintenance engineering, operational safety, and end-to-end integration of operations and finance—the company enables full lifecycle digital management for business jets. Its integrated operations-and-finance system provides full visibility and tracking of costs throughout the entire process, turning complex maintenance and operations into an exceptionally simple, customer-friendly experience.

Sino Jet has established operations bases in more than 20 key cities worldwide, covering regional hubs across China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Its service network extends to more than 200 countries and regions and over 1,000 airports globally. The company strategically invests in four business jet terminal (FBO) facilities in Chengdu, Nanchang, Guangzhou, and Macau, and deepens partnerships with major FBOs around the world. The establishment of its Middle East international operations headquarters in mid-2024 further consolidates intercontinental service corridors spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond.

A “Business Jet+” Ecosystem and Three-Dimensional Travel Across High and Low Altitudes—Leading the Future of the Industry

In response to the growing homogenization of services in business aviation and the deepening of customer needs, Sino Jet has proactively put forward a “Business Jet+” ecosystem strategy. This drives the company’s evolution from a business aviation service provider into an integrator of high-quality lifestyle solutions. It has already built a complete service matrix covering business jet transactions, aircraft custody/management, private charters, the operation of business jet terminals (FBOs), ground services, premium travel customization, and the cultivation of professional talent. Released in 2025, the Unionsky Curated Collection List analyzes data from more than 2,000 high-end consumption scenarios to systematically map travel consumption trends among high-net-worth individuals. By extending service scenarios from the skies to the ground in an end-to-end chain, it helps create a one-stop premium travel ecosystem.

While consolidating its traditional core business in business aviation, Sino Jet is actively embracing the national low-altitude economy strategy. Through a smart flying model combining “high-altitude + low-altitude,” the company is opening up a new growth engine, and has already laid out key regions including East China, the Greater Bay Area, Southwest China, and free-trade zones/ports. Its subsidiary, Zhejiang Low-Altitude company, successfully obtained its license in 2026 and completed its inaugural flight, entering normalized commercial operations. The company also formed a joint venture with Hainan Airport Group to establish a Hainan low-altitude mobility company, connecting the “capillaries” of three-dimensional transportation across the free-trade port. In terms of capacity reserves, Sino Jet has signed a deterministic purchase order for 50 AE200 eVTOL aircraft with AEROFUGIA, representing the largest eVTOL commercial procurement case in China by scale.

From ranking first in the Asia-Pacific by business jet fleet size for seven consecutive years, to building robust barriers with five strategic pillars, and then to forward-looking initiatives such as its “Business Jet+” ecosystem and low-altitude three-dimensional travel, Sino Jet is redefining the premium travel paradigm with a global perspective and China’s intelligence. After 15 years of deep cultivation, Sino Jet has consistently made safety its foundation, technology its engine, and service its soul. It continues to lead high-quality development in the Asia-Pacific business aviation industry, opening up new travel routes for global high-net-worth clients that are more efficient, safer, and more value-driven.

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The insurtech extends its uncapped 10% discount on car insurance and Free Road Tax up to RM90 through the end of May, reinforcing its focus on accessibility and value.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PolicyStreet is doubling down on its consumer segment with the extension of its 10+10 Promo and Free Road Tax campaign, as more Malaysians navigate rising costs of car ownership and seek greater value and flexibility in their insurance choices.

The extension builds on strong traction since its initial launch in January, as more Malaysians become increasingly deliberate about how they manage everyday expenses. Amid ongoing fuel price pressures globally, alongside rising maintenance and household costs, customers are placing greater emphasis on keeping their insurance spend practical and cost-effective.

“For many Malaysians, a car is not a luxury but a necessity. It’s how we get to work, support our families, and manage daily responsibilities. With costs rising across the board, we believe insurance shouldn’t add to that burden. Extending this campaign is our way of helping to ease that pressure, and making sure essential protection remains within reach,” said Wilson Beh, Chief Operating Officer of PolicyStreet.

With the 10+10 Promo, customers who renew their car insurance with PolicyStreet enjoy an uncapped 10% off their base premium after NCD, plus an additional RM10 off at checkout, no promo code required. The promotion runs from 1 to 24 May 2026, with two daily sale windows from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM. For drivers with base premiums of RM1,000 and above, this translates into at least RM100 in savings, with higher premiums unlocking even greater value.

From 25 to 31 May 2026, the campaign shifts to the Free Road Tax with Drive+ Membership offering. Customers who opt in for PolicyStreet’s Drive+ Membership can enjoy free road tax capped at RM90, alongside partner benefits including discounts on car battery replacement and trade-ins with Bateriku, courtesy car rental discounts from Chillax2U, and an additional RM20 off their next renewal with PolicyStreet.

For Malaysians looking to unlock even more value, PolicyStreet’s Refer-a-Friend programme offers an additional layer of savings. Customers will receive a unique referral code after their purchase, allowing both the referrer and the referred customer to enjoy RM30 TNG eWallet Reload PIN for each successful renewal. With up to five referrals per customer, this adds up to an extra RM150 in rewards on top of the campaign’s existing benefits.

Customers can compare quotes across multiple insurers and complete their car insurance and road tax renewal in just minutes at www.policystreet.com.my, with flexible payment options designed to suit different needs. For full terms and conditions, visit www.policystreet.com.my/tnc.

About PolicyStreet Group

PolicyStreet Group is a full-stack insurance technology (insurtech) group of companies providing digital insurance solutions to businesses and consumers across Asia and Australia. 

The Group operates through multiple entities across its key markets and business lines, including its insurance distribution, embedded insurance, and reinsurance arms. It partners with over 40 insurance and takaful providers globally to deliver employee benefits and group insurance solutions, insurance aggregation services, and digital infrastructure that simplifies insurance.

PolicyStreet Group is backed by leading venture capital firms Altara Ventures and Gobi Partners, as well as sovereign wealth funds Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Cool Japan Fund. The Group serves over 10 million customers with more than US$10 billion in sum insured. It was featured in the Financial Times and Statista’s Top 500 High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026 list and named “Most Disruptive Insurtech in Malaysia” at the Insurance Asia News (IAN) Country Awards for Excellence 2025.

About PolicyStreet Malaysia

PolicyStreet Malaysia is the PolicyStreet Group’s Malaysian subsidiary, providing consumer insurance alongside employee benefits and group insurance solutions.

It is an approved Financial Adviser and Islamic Financial Adviser regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia. As part of the PolicyStreet Group, it leverages the Group’s technology capabilities to simplify access to insurance and enhance customer experience.

Marking a Strategic Shift Towards Intelligence-Led Global Revenue Growth

NOIDA, India, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Denave, a global technology-powered revenue acceleration company, today announced the appointment of Sunil Munshi as its Chief Executive Officer. The move marks a significant leadership milestone as Denave sharpens its global growth strategy and accelerates its transition towards intelligence-led, scalable revenue models.

Sunil Munshi, CEO, Denave

Sunil succeeds Snehashish Bhattacharjee and brings with him over 32 years of experience in driving business transformation, building high-performance sales ecosystems, and scaling enterprise growth across geographies.

Having previously served as Chief Revenue Officer, Sunil has led the expansion of Denave’s APAC business, which today contributes nearly 80% of the company’s total revenue, while driving horizontal growth across industries including Oil & Gas, Telecom, IT Hardware, Digital Wallets, eCommerce, and FMCG.

Commenting on the appointment, Raghunandana Tangirala, Promoter, Chairman and Managing Director, UDS Group, said:

“Sunil’s appointment comes at a defining moment for Denave as we align the business with UDS Group’s long-term vision of building a globally integrated, technology-led services platform. His deep understanding of revenue ecosystems makes him the right leader to drive this next phase of growth at Denave.”

Samriti Malhotra, CHRO, UDS Group, added:

“Sunil’s leadership style is rooted in accountability, adaptability, and building high-performing teams. As Denave evolves within the UDS ecosystem, his focus on people, capability-building, and execution excellence will play a key role in shaping a resilient and future-ready organization.”

Prior to Denave, Sunil held leadership roles across the Office Automation, Telecom, Software, and BPO sectors, where he led sales operations, strategic initiatives, and market expansion efforts.

Sharing his perspective on the new role, Sunil Munshi, CEO, Denave, said:

“Denave is at an exciting point in its journey, with the backing of UDS and a clear opportunity to redefine how enterprises approach revenue growth. The next phase is about scaling with precision—to drive measurable impact for our clients.”

About Denave

Denave is a global, AI-powered revenue acceleration company with 27+ years of experience in driving GTM success and enterprise growth across 5 continents, 50+ countries, and 500+ cities.

About UDS Group 

UDS is a publicly listed company with 36+ years of expertise, delivering integrated facilities management, sales enablement, and business assurance services across 33 industries, supported by 70,000 employees and a strong focus on operational excellence and sustainability.

The move reflects Ivalua’s growth and ongoing investments in the region to accelerate procurement transformation across APAC.

SINGAPORE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, the global leader in AI-powered spend management, has opened a new, larger office in Singapore, reinforcing its commitment to the Asia Pacific region.

The office opening coincided with Ivalua’s largest regional event to date: the Singapore leg of its Procurement Innovation on Tour. The event brought together more than 150 procurement professionals from leading customer organisations and Ivalua partners.

Ivalua continues to support the procurement digitalisation efforts of leading organisations throughout the Asia Pacific region, including BAE Systems Australia, Pacific International Lines, John Holland, CIMB, SA Water, Air New Zealand, UNSW, Maxis, Jollibee, Dole Sunshine, Piramal Glass, Asian Paints, AARTI Industries, Sun Pharma, TATA AutoComp Systems Ltd, and more. Ivalua also supports several global customers with APAC presence, such as The Magnum Ice Cream Company, Manulife, Infineon, and SITA.

Ivalua reported a strong year in 2025, achieving 24% organic growth in subscription revenue globally and continued workforce expansion to over 1,000 people across 15 offices worldwide. Recent headcount growth and the expansion of the Singapore office highlight the ongoing momentum Ivalua is experiencing in the region. In addition to growing its employee headcount, Ivalua expanded its network of certified consultants in the region by 29% in 2025, reaching 1,648 in Asia Pacific, including 365 in Southeast Asia. The large number of local consultants enables Ivalua to effectively serve a large and growing customer base.

“We are thrilled to expand our presence in Singapore, a key hub for procurement transformation in the Asia Pacific region. Ivalua’s continued success reflects both the trust leading organisations in the region place in us and our ongoing commitment to bringing innovative, market-leading solutions to the APAC market,” said Franck Lheureux, CEO at Ivalua.

About Ivalua

Ivalua is the only truly unified, enterprise AI platform for managing spend and suppliers. We seamlessly connect people, AI agents, workflows and data, making businesses more profitable, resilient, and sustainable. We are trusted by over 500 of the world’s most admired brands and consistently recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.