Upcoming Asia Economic Cooperation Forum 2025 to take place in Shanghai

With the theme “Investment and Brand Development Strategy”, the Asia Economic Cooperation Forum 2025 presents a golden opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to strengthen their position, network, and seek partners in the Asian region.

Photo: Do Hieu

This prestigious annual event, rotating among various Asian countries, attracts a large number of businesses from Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, spanning sectors such as finance, banking, insurance, oil and gas, digital transformation, electronics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, high-tech agriculture, culture, tourism, healthcare, import-export, and logistics.

Typical enterprises at the Announcement Ceremony 2024. Photo: Do Hieu

The forum serves as a platform for Vietnamese and regional businesses to interact, share experiences, and forge investment partnerships, propelling business growth and enhancing brand value, products, and services. It builds trust among partners, investors, and consumers both domestically and internationally.

The Asia Economic Cooperation Forum 2025 aims to identify and honour businesses and entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of levelling the business playing field and realising the vision of a diversified, sustainable economy that harmonises economic, social, and environmental objectives. The nomination categories for the Asia Economic Cooperation Forum 2025 include: Asia’s Outstanding Enterprises, Asia's Fastest-Growing Companies, Asia’s Most Powerful Brands, and Asia’s Outstanding Leaders/ Entrepreneurs.

The event is being implemented by the Vietnam Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises, Vietnam Time Magazine – Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations, and the Centre for Business and Brand Development, in collaboration with relevant agencies.

The registration process is now open before March 20, 2025. Those interested should submit the approval dossier, including: report or financial data for the last two years, profile introduction of the business/entrepreneur, photos/other certifications of the business/entrepreneur.

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