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Business Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Applications open for Emerging Enterprise Awards 2025, till Jun 30
[SINGAPORE] Applications are now open for the Emerging Enterprise Awards 2025, which recognise young businesses across Asia that demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and resilience. Jointly presented by The Business Times and OCBC, the annual awards are now in their 18th year. They are open to companies with up to 10 years of operations, or up to three years for the Most Promising Startup and Most Promising Startup Sustainability awards; and an annual sales turnover of up to S$20 million or the company's local currency equivalent. Applications close on Jun 30. Interested businesses can find more information and sign up here. There will be 30 businesses shortlisted, with winners announced at the end of November. Said BT editor Chen Huifen: 'As the 18th Emerging Enterprise Awards happens during a pivotal time of a shifting world order, we are seeking bold entrepreneurs who are redefining what it means to lead in a dynamic regional landscape.' 'Being responsive, adaptable and innovative are necessary traits,' she added. 'This is especially so when global uncertainty is at a high, and new ideas and novel applications could help to drive the region's next phase of growth.' GET BT IN YOUR INBOX DAILY Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up VIEW ALL The flagship Emerging Enterprise Award recognises young businesses that demonstrate an enterprising mindset; drive consistent, significant and sustainable growth; and show the ability to scale up or expand internationally. Up to three enterprises will receive this award. The Most Promising Startup Award will be presented to one enterprise that demonstrates a strong startup spirit, and has developed a unique and commercially viable idea with long-term potential. Separately, the Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Award, which was introduced in 2023, recognises young enterprises that are capitalising on growth opportunities in the green economy, embedding sustainability in their operations, and moving to low-carbon business models through technology and innovation. There will be up to three recipients of this award. The Most Promising Startup Sustainability Award will also be conferred on one startup with a commercially viable green or sustainability-related business model that has strong long-term potential. Christie Chu, head of emerging business and commercial banking cash at OCBC's global commercial banking unit, said that in the challenging macroeconomic climate, this regional awards platform is more important than ever in helping small and medium-sized enterprises stand out. 'Through the years, there has been good participation from young businesses that go on to scale and achieve greater things,' she added. This year's prizes include a two-year interest-free term loan of up to the equivalent of S$200,000 in the winner's local currency, as well as a consulting package by RSM Singapore worth S$15,000. If the winner of an award is not incorporated or formed in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia or Hong Kong, they must set up a corporate entity in any of those locations to receive the term loan. Last year, the awards drew more than 650 applications from a broad mix of industries across Asia. Winners included express facial provider Kskin Management, healthcare company PanCare Medical, as well as Hong Kong-based Fano Labs. Receiving the Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Award were maritime solutions firm Pyxis Maritime, shuttle service provider RushOwl Singapore, and Indonesia-based carbon investment and management company Peduli Alam Nusantara. The Emerging Enterprise Awards 2025 are supported by Mastercard; Rajah & Tann Asia; RSM Singapore; Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Enterprise Singapore; and Paia Consulting.
Business Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Times
thrive clinches silver for Best Newsletter at Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Asia
[KUALA LUMPUR] thrive, the young audience initiative by The Business Times (BT), clinched the silver award for Best Newsletter at the Wan-Ifra Digital Media Awards Asia 2025. This recognition marks a significant milestone in BT's journey to provide relevant, actionable insights for Gen Zs and millennials navigating their adulting journey. Organised by the World Association of News Publishers (Wan-Ifra), the annual Digital Media Awards Asia celebrate news publishers across the region that have displayed leadership and innovation in digital media strategies. The silver award for Best Newsletter was presented at a ceremony to SPH Media editor of special projects Chan Cheow Pong (middle), one of the founding team members of thrive, on Apr 23 at the Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre. PHOTO: SPH The Best Newsletter category honours editorial newsletters that stand out for their innovative content, fresh formats and strong audience engagement. Launched in end-2022, thrive was conceived to build a community for young adults to have honest conversations on career, money and life that is both informative and engaging. This marks thrive's first award since its inception. 'thrive's success shows that good journalism can be reimagined for a new audience without losing its credibility or purpose,' said Chen Huifen, editor of BT. 'Seeing the team win this award two years on is an affirmation of that vision.' 'This milestone isn't just about the award – it's about what thrive represents: the future of quality journalism, adapted for the way young audiences consume and engage with information today.' The Best Newsletter award was presented at a ceremony to SPH Media editor of special projects Chan Cheow Pong, one of the founding team members of thrive, on Apr 23 at the Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre. The Best Newsletter category honours editorial newsletters that stand out for their innovative content, fresh formats and strong audience engagement. PHOTO: CHAN CHEOW PONG, BT 'This is a tremendous achievement for a young brand like thrive,' said Vivien Shiao, young audience editor of BT. 'I would like to give a special shout-out to the team members past and present who have worked on each newsletter with so much heart, in particular Daryl Choo and Chloe Lim.' 'Moving forward, we want to keep evolving with our readers, and to keep making financial and career insights more accessible, engaging and relatable for young adults.' thrive's newsletter is published every Friday, featuring a deep-dive into topics that are top-of-mind for fresh graduates and first-jobbers, alongside curated news articles and polls to engage readers. Beyond newsletters, thrive is also on Instagram and TikTok, with content ranging from street interviews, explainers and profile interviews of young adults in Singapore. SPH Media won five gold and four silvers this year. Other winners include The Straits Times, which won gold for Best News Website, Best Lifestyle or Sports Site, Best Data Visualisation, Best Podcast and Best in Audience Engagement. SPH Media was the biggest winner at this year's Digital Media Awards Asia, bagging a total of nine prizes.
