Vinova Named to Financial Times Top 500 High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific for Third Consecutive Year

SINGAPORE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinova, a leading name in the APAC regional technology landscape, has officially been recognized by the Financial Times and Statista as one of the Top 500 High-Growth Companies in Asia-Pacific for 2026. This achievement marks a rare "three-peat" for the firm, following consecutive growth recognitions in 2024 and 2025, cementing its reputation for stability and Singapore's standards of excellence. 

From Software House to AI Solutions Partner 

The ranking arrives at a pivotal moment. Vinova is announcing a significant strategic shift, transitioning from its roots as a premier Software House to a comprehensive AI Solutions Partner. This evolution is driven by the company's "passion for perfection" and a deep-seated commitment to solving the most complex challenges in high-stakes industries. 

With its growing team of specialists in the AI sector, Vinova is now deploying advanced Artificial Intelligence to transform the Finance, Education, Government, and Healthcare sectors. By moving beyond traditional coding to focus on AI-driven clinical workflows, financial predictive modeling, and secure government infrastructure, Vinova is positioning itself at the very top of the technology value chain. 

Scaling for Enterprise-Grade ITO 

For global corporations, scaling technical capacity isn't just a logistics challenge, but a governance one. Vinova's IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Staff Augmentation model is built around that reality: a structured deployment framework that enables partners to expand their technical headcount rapidly while meeting the compliance standards, security requirements, and performance KPIs that enterprise contracts demand. 

The results speak in long-term relationships. Samsung, FWD, and PwC rely on Vinova to staff their most mission-critical digital initiatives. Our mutual trust was built not on a single engagement, but on consistent delivery of AI-augmented technical teams operating under a proven governance structure. 

For organizations managing high-budget, multi-year digital programs, consistency is a baseline requirement. And Vinova is designed to deliver it. 

Leadership Vision 

"Our inclusion in the Financial Times Top 500 for the third consecutive year is not just a growth metric; it is a validation of our trajectory," said Vinova's leadership, CEO Mike Nguyen. "We are no longer just building software; we are building the intelligent brains of future enterprises. By combining Singapore's standards of integrity with a Passion for Perfection, we are ready to handle the scale and complexity of the global AI era." 

About Vinova 

Founded in Singapore, Vinova is an award-winning AI Solutions Partner dedicated to driving digital transformation. Recognized as one of Singapore's Fastest-Growing Companies, Vinova provides high-end IT outsourcing and AI consultancy, serving as a trusted bridge between cutting-edge innovation and enterprise-grade stability. 

Media Contact: 

Email: hello@vinova.sg
Phone Number (Singapore HQ): +65 6707 3597 

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Vinova Named to Financial Times Top 500 High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific for Third Consecutive Year

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock Cafe and Coca‑Cola today launched Hard Rock Rising. The music competition spans 34 countries and 64 Hard Rock Cafes, giving emerging artists a career‑launching stage.

For more than five decades, breakthrough artists and legends have taken the stage at Hard Rock Cafes. Coca‑Cola has built a global platform for musicians through Coke Studio L.A. Live. Now, the two brands are joining forces to help singer‑songwriters, bands and DJs launch their careers.

Hard Rock Rising unfolds as a series of performances at participating Cafes. Local fan votes advance artists round by round. The Coke Studio team then selects one grand prize winner who earns a recording session, $10,000, a performance at Hard Rock Orlando and more.

Artist submissions are open now through August 18, with live competition rounds running September 2, 9, 16 and 23. The global winner will be announced October 5.

"Hard Rock Cafes have always connected people through the power of music with local artist residencies, open mic events, Battle of the Bands competitions, and pop culture memorabilia," said Eric Martino, President of Hard Rock Cafe and Retail at Hard Rock International. "Now, Hard Rock Rising is a natural extension of that mission to empower emerging artists to perform their original music. Together with Coca-Cola, we're proud to provide a platform where musicians can be seen, heard and celebrated in their communities, and for the winner, around the world."

Multi‑platinum, GRAMMY‑ and Juno‑nominated executive producer Rob Rettberg leads the Coke Studio team.

"This partnership taps into Hard Rock's unparalleled reach and iconic stages while leveraging Coke Studio's production expertise to transform talented musicians into the next generation of recording artists," said Rettberg.

The competition is amplified by a full Hard Rock Rising lineup, from a limited-time menu with cocktails made with Coca-Cola products to merchandise available at Rock Shops® and shop.hardrock.com.

Extending the competition's celebration of music and self-expression beyond the stage, Hard Rock is partnering with Cult of Individuality, the streetwear brand renowned for its roots in music culture. Together, the brands will launch a Hard Rock Rising tee and a co-branded apparel collection.

Artists ready to take the stage can apply through August 18. Each application must include two original songs. For submissions, rules, competition details and participating Cafe locations, visit cafe.hardrock.com/hard‑rock‑rising.

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Hard Rock Cafe and Coca-Cola® Launch Hard Rock Rising Music Competition for Emerging Artists