Enterprise Asia is pleased to present an impressive list of sixty-one outstanding award recipients at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2020 Regional Edition. These leading figures have set and proven themselves consistent and exceptional entrepreneurial spirit in going above and beyond expectations during this unprecedented year.
Established in 2007, APEA recognises outstanding entrepreneurs and organisation representing the best the industry has to offer. An initiative by Enterprise Asia, the region’s leading NGO, APEA is the largest regional recognition programme, with over 3,000 nominations received each year, and less than one-tenth of that receiving the awards in all 14 markets.
This year, Enterprise Asia has rebranded its flagship programme – APEA, from Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards to Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards with two additional enterprise awarding categories – Inspirational Brand Award and Fast Enterprise Award in bid to further recognise championing enterprises in strong reputation and thriving growth. This brings APEA to a total of four awarding categories – Master Entrepreneur, Corporate Excellence, Inspirational Brand, and Fast Enterprise.
Due to the impact of the pandemic, APEA 2020 Regional Edition was commenced virtually on 20 November 2020 with the theme of ‘Accelerating Growth Beyond Borders’. The theme objective is to unlock boundaries and shifting businesses to move beyond adaption and lead with impact. The APEA has gathered distinguished business leaders and organisations across 14 countries and markets into one unparalleled platform in fostering the continuity of sustainable entrepreneur growth in Asia.
With Corporate Excellence Award category winning recipients leading with 40% out of the four award categories have further shown that enterprises has demonstrated effective organisational capability to deliver consistent business results during this unprecedented year. Even in difficult times, these organisations have remained committed and aligned to their employees, stakeholders as well as their organisational purpose and values.
“During such turbulent times, it can be tempting to forgo social responsibility for a business model that focuses solely on the bottom line,” said Richard Tsang, President at Enterprise Asia. “What we have to realise is that today, having a purpose and building a sustainable, profitable business go hand in hand.”
Richard added, “In this situation of crisis, people – consumers, investors, everyone, are looking for inspiration and leadership now more than ever. Without standing for something, you can’t inspire or lead. It is purpose-driven companies that are proving more resilient and also leading the way forward.”
Among the notable winners of the APEA 2020 Regional Edition include Dennis Anthony Uy, CEO of Converge ICT Solutions Inc. from the Philippines, Hoe Kian Choon, CEO of CUCKOO International (MAL) Sdn Bhd from Malaysia; Chanin Vanijwongse, CEO of Habitat Group Co., Ltd. from Thailand and David Chiem, Founder, CEO & Executive Chairman of MindChamps PreSchool Limited from Singapore under the Master Entrepreneur Category;
Further esteemed winning organisations are NU SKIN Enterprises Hong Kong, LLC from Hong Kong, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd from India, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and UHS Essential Health Philippines, Inc from the Philippines under the Inspirational Brand Category; Lead8 Hong Kong Limited from Hong Kong, Prince Bank PLC from Cambodia and White Cloak Technologies, Inc from the Philippines under the Fast Enterprise Category; Aditya Birla Capital Limited from India, Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation from Taiwan, AIA Company Limited from Thailand, Arvato Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd from Malaysia, BDO Unibank, Inc from the Philippines and Engro Fertilizers Limited from Pakistan under the Corporate Excellence Category.
APEA 2020 Regional Edition is supported by All India Association of Industries, India Thai Chamber of Commerce, Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong & Macau) Limited, Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies. PR Newswire as the Official News Release Distribution Partner, Avanguardia Group Sdn Bhd as the Official Production Partner, BusinessWorld, Commercial Times, Esquire Philippines, Hong Kong Economic Times, Kumparan, Indonesia, SME Magazine, The Asian Entrepreneur, and The Nation as media partners.
RECIPIENT LIST OF ASIA PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2020 REGIONAL EDITION
| MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY | ||
| NAME | DESIGNATION, ORGANISATION AND INDUSTRY | COUNTRY |
| Dato’ Sri Liew Kok Leong | Group Executive Director ARB Berhad Telecommunications & ICT Industry | Malaysia |
| Andres Pira | Founder & Chief Executive Officer Blue Horizon Developments Co., Ltd. Property Development Industry | Thailand |
| Dennis Anthony Uy | Chief Executive Officer Converge ICT Solutions Inc. Telecommunications & ICT Industry | The Philippines |
| Hoe Kian Choon | Founder & Chief Executive Officer Cuckoo International (MAL) Sdn Bhd Consumer Goods Industry | Malaysia |
| Dr Victor Wong Hon Keung | Chief Executive Officer Ego Finance Limited Financial Services Industry | Hong Kong |
| Sopacha Dhumrongpiyawut | Chief Executive Officer Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited (GUNKUL) Mining & Energy Industry | Thailand |
| Chanin Vanijwongse | Chief Executive Officer Habitat Group Co., Ltd. Property Development Industry | Thailand |
| Antonio Chan | Vice Chairman King Wai Group (Thailand) Public Company Limited Property Development Industry | Thailand |
| Christine Hau | Co-Founder & Executive Director Lead8 Professional Business & Services Industry | Hong Kong |
| David Chiem | Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Chairman MindChamps PreSchool Limited Education & Training Industry | Singapore |
| Danny Luk | General Manager of NU SKIN Hong Kong and Macau NU SKIN Enterprises Hong Kong, LLC Direct Selling Industry | Hong Kong |
| Steven Pun | Chief Executive Officer Protech Electronics & Technology Limited Electrical & Electronic Industry | Hong Kong |
| Manish Mehan | Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director thyssenkrupp Elevator (India) Pvt. Ltd. Engineering Industry | India |
| Choi Man Shing | Chairman Vincent Medical Holdings Limited Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Industry | Hong Kong |
| Donn Gamboa | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer White Cloak Technologies, Inc. Telecommunications & ICT Industry | The Philippines |
| Dato’ Dr Ir Sr Tony Cheng | Vice President Zhong Ao Home Group Limited Property Development Industry | Hong Kong |
| FAST ENTERPRISE CATEGORY | ||
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY | COUNTRY |
| B+W Builders Private Limited | Construction Industry | Singapore |
| Biocare Manufacturing Sdn Bhd | Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Industry | Malaysia |
| Chong Lek Engineering Works Sdn Bhd | Construction Industry | Malaysia |
| Clement Shield (Security Specialist & Event Organiser) Limited | Professional Business & Services Industry | Hong Kong |
| Global Stones Pvt Ltd | Manufacturing Industry | India |
| ILLEGEAR Sdn Bhd | Electrical & Electronic Industry | Malaysia |
| Lead8 | Professional Business & Services Industry | Hong Kong |
| MODE Aesthetics | Personal Services Industry | Singapore |
| Nilecon (Thailand) Co., Ltd. | Professional Business & Services Industry | Thailand |
| Prince Bank PLC | Financial Services Industry | Cambodia |
| SOCOE Sdn Bhd | Telecommunications & ICT Industry | Malaysia |
| T ONE Capital Pte Ltd | Professional & Business Services Industry | Singapore |
| Topserve Service Solutions, Inc. | Professional Business & Services Industry | The Philippines |
| Wellaholic Pte Ltd | Personal Services Industry | Singapore |
| White Cloak Technologies, Inc. | Telecommunications & ICT Industry | The Philippines |
| INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY | ||
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY | COUNTRY |
| 24/7 Customer Philippines Inc. | Professional & Business Services Industry | The Philippines |
| ACM Landholdings, Inc. | Property Development Industry | The Philippines |
| Blue Horizon Developments Co., Ltd. | Property Development Industry | Thailand |
| CUCKOO International (MAL) Sdn Bhd | Consumer Goods Industry | Malaysia |
| DEPO Auto Parts Ind. Co., Ltd. | Manufacturing Industry | Taiwan |
| Genius Toy Taiwan Co., Ltd. | Manufacturing Industry | Taiwan |
| Habitat Group Co., Ltd. | Property Development Industry | Thailand |
| ILLEGEAR Sdn Bhd | Electrical & Electronic Industry | Malaysia |
| Insular Health Care, Inc. | Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Industry | The Philippines |
| MindChamps PreSchool Limited | Education & Training Industry | Singapore |
| Multisys Technologies Corporation | Telecommunications & ICT Industry | The Philippines |
| NU SKIN Enterprises Hong Kong, LLC | Direct Selling Industry | Hong Kong |
| Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited | Automotive Industry | India |
| Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) | Financial Services Industry | The Philippines |
| UHS Essential Health Philippines, Inc. | Direct Selling Industry | The Philippines |
| CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY | ||
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY | COUNTRY |
| ACM Landholdings, Inc. | Property Development Industry | The Philippines |
| Aditya Birla Capital Limited | Financial Services Industry | India |
| Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation | Professional Business & Services Industry | Taiwan |
| AIA Company Limited | Financial Services Industry | Thailand |
| Animoca Brands Corporation Limited | Telecommunications & ICT Industry | Hong Kong |
| ARB Berhad | Telecommunications & ICT Industry | Malaysia |
| Arvato Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd | Professional Business & Services Industry | Malaysia |
| Aspire Systems Pvt Ltd | Telecommunications & ICT Industry | India |
| BDO Unibank, Inc. | Financial Services Industry | The Philippines |
| Blue Horizon Developments Co., Ltd. | Property Development Industry | Thailand |
| Clement Shield (Security Specialist & Event Organiser) Limited | Professional Business & Services Industry | Hong Kong |
| EB Frozen Food Sdn Bhd | Food & Beverages Industry | Malaysia |
| Electronics & Engineering Pte Ltd | Electrical & Electronic Industry | Singapore |
| Engro Fertilizers Limited | Manufacturing Industry | Pakistan |
| Everbest Soya Bean Products Sdn Bhd | Food & Beverages Industry | Malaysia |
| Everise Holdings Pte Ltd | Professional Business & Services Industry | Singapore |
| FrameMotion Studio Sdn Bhd | Media & Entertainment Industry | Malaysia |
| Geo Energy Resources Limited | Mining & Energy Industry | Singapore |
| Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited (GUNKUL) | Mining & Energy Industry | Thailand |
| Habitat Group Co., Ltd. | Property Development Industry | Thailand |
| Indosat Ooredoo | Telecommunications & ICT Industry | Indonesia |
| Inspiro | Professional Business & Services Industry | The Philippines |
| Medialink Group Limited | Media & Entertainment Industry | Hong Kong |
| Nu Infinity Sdn Bhd | Professional Business & Services Industry | Malaysia |
| PT Palma Serasih Tbk | Agriculture Industry | Indonesia |
| PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk. | Construction Industry | Indonesia |
| Shrinkflex (Thailand) Public Company Limited | Manufacturing Industry | Thailand |
| Titansoft Pte Ltd | Telecommunications & ICT Industry | Singapore |
| Tricor Services Limited | Professional Business & Services Industry | Hong Kong |
| Vincent Medical Holdings Limited | Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Industry | Hong Kong |
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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. For further information, visit www.enterpriseasia.org.
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 14 countries and markets all over Asia. For further information, visit www.apea.asia
