SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Asia is pleased to honor 65 remarkable business leaders and enterprises who have demonstrated unrivaled dedication to shaping a resurgent Asia at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2023 Vietnam Chapter. Organized annually in 16 markets by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the Awards presents Asia's largest award networking platform. Themed "Capturing Opportunities in a Resurgent Asia", the APEA 2023 aims to utilize its influential platform to accelerate Vietnam's economic resurgence by encouraging enterprises to take advantage of Asia's post-pandemic recovery and view it as an opportune time for growth.

The award recipients were selected from over 300 nominees through a rigorous evaluation process by a jury of prominent judges across four categories: Master Entrepreneur, Inspirational Brand, Fast Enterprise, and Corporate Excellence.

Since 2007, the Awards has been organized all over the region with past recipients comprising TTC Vietnam's Dang Van Thanh, Thailand's Somphote Ahunai, Cuckoo Malaysia's Hoe Kian Choon, Hong Kong's Lui Che-Woo and Lawrence Ho, Indonesia's Hary Tanoesoedibjo and Mochtar Riady, Taiwan's Douglas Tong Hsu, and the Philippines' Dennis Anthony Uy.

Dr. Fong Chan Onn, Chairman of Enterprise Asia stated in his welcome address, "In this transformative era, as the world continues to grapple with the repercussions of the global pandemic, the spotlight shines brighter than ever on Vietnam. We find ourselves at a critical juncture, where seizing opportunities in the post-pandemic era is not just a choice but a necessity. It is a call to action that beckons us to embrace cross-border collaboration and innovation as essential tools for progress".

Among the notable awardees of the Master Entrepreneur category are Tran Hung Huy, Chairman of the BOD of Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), Pham Viet Anh, Chairman of the BOD of PetroVietnam Transportation Corporation, and Thai Huong, General Director of Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank, whose leadership and commitment to driving their respective organizations to success truly epitomize the pinnacle of innovation, vision, and relentless determination in the business world.

Further exceptional awardees include SkyX Solar Joint Stock Company and NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam under the Fast Enterprise Category, BaoViet Life Corporation and Shiseido Cosmetics VietNam Co., Ltd under the Inspirational Brand category, and Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), DatVietVAC Group Holdings, and Vinhomes Joint Stock Company under the Corporate Excellence category.

The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2023 Vietnam Chapter is supported by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, with Snowball Joint Stock Company as the Official Implementation Partner. PR Newswire is the Official News Release Distribution Partner and Dailywire.asia and SME Magazine are the media partners.

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About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and in ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation and courage for the future generation. Please visit www.enterpriseasia.org for more information.

About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards

Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region's most prestigious awards for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/ regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www.apea.asia.