DIGIWORLD : RECEIVES THE ASIA PACIFIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS 2018

Ho Chi Minh City, December 3, 2018, Digiworld (DGW) was honoured to receive the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) which was organized by Enterprise Asia-Asia's Leading Non-Governmental Organization for Entrepreneurship. This is also the second time that Digiworld received this award.

In the theme of 'Promoting Inclusive Economic Development Through Sustainable Entrepreneurship' this year, more than 80 companies and entrepreneurs of 24 enterprises in Viet Nam were recommended. This award is also an opportunity to connect outstanding companies and entrepreneurs in Asia to promote innovation, fair practices and to create sustainable business activities across Asia.

Entrepreneurs and businessmen that have received the APEA this year in Vietnam Entreprises and entrepreneurs who have won this year in Vietnam had to go through a rigorous judging process, including financial verification by an appointed audit firm, business data and entrepreneurial skills assessments in many years, interview with entrepreneurs at headquarter, and final selection by Enterprise Asia's committee, before becoming the official recipients.

Dr. Fong Chan Onn, Chairman of Enterprise Asia, said, 'As an organization that always encourage entrepreneurship, we believe that business not only brings great value to enterprises and entrepreneurs, but it is also the very important motivation to promote sustainable socio-economic development. Through this program, we would like to acknowledge and honor the efforts of enterprises and entrepreneurs with outstanding business results in Vietnam in accordance with standards applied throughout Asia Pacific'.

Mr. Wiliam Ng, President of Enterprise Asia, said, 'The APEA is leading in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and professional entrepreneurial skills. Individuals and organizations selected for these prizes are excellent enterprises and excellent entrepreneurs with exceptional mindset in business. All businesses and entrepreneurs have high standards of entrepreneurship. These are also important criteria that Enterprise Asia is targeting, namely 'Investing in People' and 'Sustainable Business.'

Mr. Doan Hong Viet, Chairman and CEO of Digiworld, revealed, 'In order to achieve this award, Digiworld has passed the rigorous selecting process of explicit financial reports, robust growing and efficient business results. In addition, the company also performs well in activities for social responsibility. Digiworld is committed to the business standards that Enterprise Asia always strives for as 'Investing in People' and 'Sustainable Business.' This award has simultaneously given the company great strength so that we can confidently conquer new challenges and strongly develop in the future. What makes me most interested in APEA is that the award has set the criteria for promoting a progressive business towards sustainable development, human values enhancement, responsibility of entrepreneurs and enterprises to social community to build a great world. '

Over the past 20 years, Digiworld has consistently been on the mission of 'Elevating Vietnam', the business development always accompanied by social responsibility. Digiworld's business responsibility is not only for the company's choice of business not to harm the development of the country and people of Vietnam. To its partners, the company is committed to develop together and keep faith for two decades. To the staff, the company always creates a fair competition so that every big dream can come true. In order to do these things, the company has built a worthy rewarding system, organized training programs, interacted internally, created a healthy competitive environment, and developed a team spirit, which help individuals can maximize their own capacity and abilities.

Digiworld has also been selected to Top 10 Sustainable Development Enterprises in Vietnam after three consecutive years (2016-2017-2018) in the Top 100 Sustainable Development Enterprises by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) and Vietnam Labor (VGCL). Being listed in the Top 10 Sustainability Enterprises is a great foundation and motivation for Digiworld to continue to build confidence and create more value for businesses and society as a whole.

About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organisation 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. With more than 2000 members who are leading enterprises in Asia, Enterprise Asia's performance is based on Its two pillars of existence: investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs and other organisations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, and uplift the economic status of people across Asia.

For more information, visit: http://www.enterpriseasia.org

About the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA)

Established in 2007, The APEA is the most prestigious award in Asia area for excellent entrepreneurs who constantly innovate and has sustainable managing skills. The award provides a real platform for companies and governments to recognise and be recognised for entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair practices and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, the APEA will be able to group together leading entrepreneurs across the region, as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship, as well as being closed network of entrepreneurs. The program constantly connects leading enterprises and spread entrepreneurship strongly. The program has been developed and expanded to 14 countries across Asia.

For more information, visit: http:// www.enterpriseasia.org/APEA