With the theme “Celebrating Inclusive Entrepreneurship,” APEA 2024 aims to honor outstanding businesses and leaders who have made positive contributions to sustainable socio-economic development, while highlighting the role of inclusive entrepreneurship in the new context of the Asia- Pacific region.

The APEA Awards are held annually by Enterprise Asia. Over 17 years of development, APEA has become a prestigious award, attracting participation from leading businesses from 16 countries and markets across the Asia- Pacific region.

In Vietnam, each year more than 300 businesses, including leading Vietnamese companies and multinational corporations from diverse industries and business sectors, register to participate in the award selection process.

This year, with the theme “Celebrating Inclusive Entrepreneurship,” APEA aims to identify and honor businesses and entrepreneurs who have been pioneers in equalizing business opportunities, realizing the building of a diverse, sustainable economy , and harmonizing economic, social, and environmental goals. The APEA 2024 awards will honor businesses and entrepreneurs in the following main award categories:

- Corporate Excellence Award (Asia's Outstanding Enterprise Award)

- Fast Enterprise Award

- Inspirational Brand Award

- Outstanding Asian Entrepreneur (Master Entrepreneur Award)

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Representative images of businesses at the APEA Awards Gala 2023

Dr. Fong Chan Onn, Chairman of Enterprise Asia, shared: “We are delighted to continue organizing the APEA awards in Vietnam, a country with a dynamic economy and enormous potential. With the theme “Celebrating Inclusive Entrepreneurship,” APEA 2024 aims to continue to be a benchmark for the outstanding achievements and contributions of Vietnamese businesses and entrepreneurs, contributing to encouraging sustainable entrepreneurship and creating a positive impact on the community and society.”

Given the scale and prestige of the APEA award, participating and winning businesses will have the opportunity to enhance their brand and leadership standing internationally. This is also an opportunity for businesses to boost their communication within the award framework, thereby increasing brand recognition and attracting potential customers; expanding opportunities for networking and business cooperation with over 2,000 businesses, entrepreneurs, representatives of international organizations, and media representatives across Asia.

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Here are some representatives of the winning businesses at the APEA Awards Gala 2023.

The process for participating in the APEA Awards 2024:

- Application deadline for nomination: July 15, 2024

- Submit the following documents for the award consideration: Financial reports or data for the last two years, a company/entrepreneur profile, and images/other certifications of the company/entrepreneur. Deadline for submission: July 31, 2024.

- Attend the interview round with representatives from the Enterprise Asia organizing committee: Scheduled for August 2024

- The APEA 2024 awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on October 3, 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Enterprise Asia (EA) is a leading Asian NGO focused on business and entrepreneurship, with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong (China), and Thailand.

Established in 2006, Enterprise Asia has grown into a thriving business community comprising over 2,000 large enterprises across Asia, with members' combined revenue exceeding $50 billion.

Website: https://www.enterpriseasia.org/

APEA is a leading and prestigious business awards program in Asia. APEA recognizes businesses and leaders with outstanding achievements, exceptional qualities and accomplishments, building successful businesses while simultaneously creating positive value for society.

The award is available in 16 markets across the Asia Pacific region, including Singapore, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Taiwan (China), and more.

For detailed information about the prize, please visit: https://apea.asia/

Bich Dao