About the ABA
Since its inception in 2007 by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), the ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) have been renowned as the region's foremost platform for recognizing enterprises and business leaders who have positively impacted ASEAN's economic growth and shared prosperity.
For nearly two decades, the ABA has honored more than 250 exceptional ASEAN enterprises across diverse industries, recognizing organizations that have demonstrated excellence in business performance, innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and corporate responsibility.
Today, ASEAN-BAC, through the ABA, continues to provide a prestigious regional platform where businesses are placed in the limelight, effectively strengthening their presence across Southeast Asia and inspiring the next generation of ASEAN enterprises.
Additionally, the ABA also becomes a venue for meaningful dialogue between the public and private sectors, promotes cross-border partnerships, and reinforces the critical role of business in carving out a sustainable, innovative, and prosperous future for the region.
ABA 2026
What’s new for ABA 2026
Under the Philippines' 2026 ASEAN-BAC Chairship, themed "Navigating the Future Together – Advancing Prosperity for All," the ASEAN Business Awards enter a new era that mirrors the region’s priorities.
This year's Awards place greater emphasis on the industries, enterprises, and leaders spearheading ASEAN's future competitiveness by recognizing excellence in digital transformation, sustainability, regional value chain integration, MSME development, good governance, and the creative economy.
A key highlight of ABA 2026 is the introduction of the ASEAN Gender Equality & Economic Empowerment Award, showing ASEAN's commitment to fostering equitable economic growth by honoring individuals and organizations who champion women's leadership, inclusive workplaces, and economic participation.
Backed by a strengthened governance and judging framework, ABA 2026 continues to uphold the highest standards of credibility, transparency, and excellence. As it always has for the past two decades, the Awards celebrate enterprises and leaders whose innovation, collaboration, and leadership are helping build a stronger, more unified, and future-ready ASEAN.
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