The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 proudly celebrated Taiwan’s leading business leaders and enterprises driving the future of inclusive entrepreneurship. In an exclusive ceremony held on 13th September at the Grand Hyatt, Taipei, industry leaders were honored for their outstanding contributions to fostering diverse, equitable, and innovative business practices. Organized by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the APEA is Asia’s largest award networking platform, spanning 16 markets annually. Under the theme “Celebrating Inclusive Entrepreneurship”, the 2024 Awards recognize visionary business leaders whose initiatives and strategies have actively contributed to the realization of an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem in Taiwan.
The award recipients were selected from over 150 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 Taiwan’s Douglas Tong Hsu, Hong Kong’s Francis Lui and Lawrence Ho, TTC Vietnam’s Dang Van Thanh, Thailand’s Supaluck Ampuj, Cuckoo Malaysia’s Hoe Kian Choon, Indonesia’s Hary Tanoesoedibjo and Mochtar Riady, India’s Adi Godrej, and the Philippines’ Dennis Anthony Uy.
Dr. Fong Chan Onn, Chairman of Enterprise Asia, expressed in his welcome speech that “We stand at a pivotal moment where the entrepreneurial spirit can act as a powerful catalyst for change. By championing inclusive entrepreneurship, we can address social inequalities, create jobs, and foster resilient communities. Our collective efforts can lead to a future where entrepreneurship is not just a privilege for the few, but an opportunity for many.”
Among the notable awardees are Fwusow Industry Co., Ltd.’s Chairman Yau-Kuen Hung, Excellence Optoelectronics Inc.’s President Huang, Fang-Yue, and Qisda Corporation’s President Joe Huang, who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering diversity and equal opportunities within the entrepreneurial landscape through championing inclusivity and creating pathways for various individuals to thrive in the business world.
Further outstanding awardees include Golden Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd. under the Fast Enterprise category, CPC Corporation, Taiwan and Wincomm Corporation under the Inspirational Brand category, and Pacific SOGO Department Stores Co., Ltd. and Raydium Semiconductor Corporation under the Corporate Excellence category.
The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Taiwan Chapter is supported by the Strategic Public Relations Group (SPRG) and Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), with KPMG Taiwan as the Official Assurance Partner. PR Newswire is the Official News Release Distribution Partner, and Commercial Times, Dailywire.asia, and SME Magazine are the Media Partners.
AWARD RECIPIENT LIST OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2024 TAIWAN CHAPTER
| MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY | ||
| NAME | COMPANY | INDUSTRY |
| LAI WEN CHANG CHAIRMAN | ALLJACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | MANUFACTURING |
| LAI HUNG FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN | ARTISTIC BIOMEDICAL LIMITED COMPANY | HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY |
| LINDA LU CHAIRMAN | AWESOME GROUP | EDUCATION & TRAINING |
| KAI-LUN HUANG CHAIRMAN & CEO | BAUSEN INC. | BUILDING MATERIALS |
| HUANG, SHIH-CHUN CHAIRMAN | CHAINSEA INFORMATION INTEGRATION CO., LTD. | TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ICT |
| LEE SHUN-CHIN CHAIRMAN & STANDING DIRECTOR | CPC CORPORATION, TAIWAN | OIL & GAS |
| ANDY SU CHAIRMAN & CEO | DARFON ELECTRONICS CORP. | MANUFACTURING |
| HUANG, FANG-YUE PRESIDENT | EXCELLENCE OPTOELECTRONICS INC. | AUTOMOTIVE |
| DR. YUNG-CHANG CHANG MANAGING DIRECTOR | FAR EASTERN ELECTRONIC TOLL COLLECTION CO., LTD. | TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS |
| RICK LIAO CHAIRMAN | FORESTAR BROKERAGE CO., LTD. | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| YAU-KUEN HUNG CHAIRMAN | FWUSOW INDUSTRY CO., LTD. | FOOD & BEVERAGE |
| CHANG, CHIH-CHIANG CEO | GLORY TECHNOLOGY SERVICE INC. | TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ICT |
| WILLIAM TSAI GENERAL MANAGER | GOLDEN INSURANCE BROKERS CO., LTD. | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| EDWARD HSIEH CHAIRMAN | HD RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD | ENERGY |
| CHEN, YING-CHIH CEO | HUSHAN AUTOPARTS INC. | AUTOMOTIVE |
| WAYNE YANG GENERAL MANAGER | IV TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. | MANUFACTURING |
| CHENG, CHENG-KUN PRESIDENT | NAN HOANG TRAFFIC INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. | MANUFACTURING |
| SHU-CHEN CHEN GENERAL MANAGER | NEFFUL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS PTE. LTD., TAIWAN BRANCH | DIRECT SELLING |
| JOE HUANG PRESIDENT | QISDA CORPORATION | MANUFACTURING |
| HERMIT YK HUANG CHAIRMAN & CEO | RAYDIUM SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | SEMICONDUCTOR |
| CHENG HSIEN WU CHAIRMAN | YUAN JIN CHUANG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. | FOOD & BEVERAGE |
| FAST ENTERPRISE CATEGORY | |
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY |
| FORESTAR BROKERAGE CO., LTD. | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| GOLDEN INSURANCE BROKERS CO., LTD. | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| IV TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. | MANUFACTURING |
| PRESIDENT INFORMATION CORP. | TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ICT |
| INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY | |
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY |
| ARTISTIC BIOMEDICAL LIMITED COMPANY | HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY |
| AWESOME GROUP | EDUCATION & TRAINING |
| CNC-TAKANG CO., LTD. | TRADING & WHOLESALING |
| CPC CORPORATION, TAIWAN | OIL & GAS |
| H2U CORPORATION | PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES |
| NAN HOANG TRAFFIC INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. | MANUFACTURING |
| WINCOMM CORPORATION | MANUFACTURING |
| CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY | |
| COMPANY | INDUSTRY |
| ACE EDULINK CO., LTD. | EDUCATION & TRAINING |
| ALLJACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | MANUFACTURING |
| CHAINSEA INFORMATION INTEGRATION CO., LTD. | TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ICT |
| EXCELLENCE OPTOELECTRONICS INC. | AUTOMOTIVE |
| FARADAY TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | SEMICONDUCTOR |
| GREENFILTEC.LTD | SEMICONDUCTOR |
| GREENYN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. | MANUFACTURING |
| HUSHAN AUTOPARTS INC. | AUTOMOTIVE |
| NEFFUL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS PTE. LTD., TAIWAN BRANCH | DIRECT SELLING |
| PACIFIC SOGO DEPARTMENT STORES CO., LTD. | RETAIL |
| RAYDIUM SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | SEMICONDUCTOR |
| SHIN KONG LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| TAI FUNG TRADING CO., LTD. | ENERGY |
| UNIVERGY SOLAR | ENERGY |
| YUAN JIN CHUANG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. | FOOD & BEVERAGE |
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 an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplift the economic status of people across Asia, and ensure a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. 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 award 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.