Singapore Airlines has clinched the top spot as an airline and ranked 28th overall in Fortune magazine’s list of the most admired companies globally. The list, in its 27th edition, is based on a survey of 3,380 executives, directors and securities analysts from around the world, who were asked to select the 10 companies they admired most. Companies were ranked based on nine attributes, including quality of management, innovation and global competitiveness. In 2024, the national carrier was awarded 29th place, while in 2023, it was ranked 31st. In 2022, it received the 32nd spot, and in 2021, it was placed 34th. On the 2025 list, SIA was ranked 28th globally – making the airline the only Singapore-based company in the top 50. It is also the second-highest ranked Asian company behind Toyota, which came in at 25th place. The list, heavily comprised of companies from the US, also saw SIA ranked ahead of major multinational corporations and brands such as Starbucks, Accenture, Visa and Samsung. In 2025’s list, Apple was ranked first for the 18th year running, with Microsoft and Amazon scoring subsequent spots.<br/>
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Thai flag carrier and Star Alliance member Thai Airways has officially unveiled its new ‘Royal Silk’ business class seat for its regional narrowbody Airbus A320 aircraft. Thai Airways has 20 A320 aircraft, all inherited following its integration with Thai Smile, and the new business class seats will be available on all 20 aircraft by the end of the second quarter, the carrier says. The new cabins feature 12 seats in a 2-2 configuration across the first three rows, and they come with adjustable headrests and legrests, but no in-built entertainment systems. Instead, passengers may watch content on their personal devices via the inflight wifi ‘wireless entertainment system’. On flights longer than 3.5 hours, passengers will be offered amenity kits designed by Jim Thompson and available in 12 different Thai heritage inspired designs. Thai Airways Royal Silk passengers get fast track immigration, priority boarding and baggage handling, access to the Royal Orchid Lounge, a 40kg checked baggage allowance, as well as 125-150% bonus Royal Orchid Plus miles. Royal Silk class service on the A320 aircraft is currently available on eight domestic routes from Bangkok – Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Phuket, Hat Yai, and Krabi.<br/>