10th ASEAN Young Entrepreneur Carnival 2025 - Event Highlights

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AGM

Gala Night & Awards Ceremony

Opening Address for the 10th ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Carnival

Opening address by Deborah Melissa Bottreau
Chairperson 2025 & Founding Secretary General AYEC
President & Founder - MAYA

“This moment is personally very meaningful and deeply emotional.

The ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Council (AYEC) was launched in 2015, right here in Kuala Lumpur, during Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship and the ASEAN Business & Investment Summit. At that time, ASEAN-BAC saw the need to support the voice of youth in economic policy and empowered us to form this platform.

We worked relentlessly to form a council with representation from all 10 ASEAN Member States, each endorsed by their respective international trade ministries. AYEC was registered in Malaysia, incubated by ASEAN-BAC for its first two years, and today, we stand 10 years strong — back where it all began. What a beautiful, full-circle moment”

What started as a dream, as a bold step into the future, has now grown into one of the most important regional platforms for young entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia.

We are the Voice of Young Entrepreneurs in ASEAN and beyond.”

Outstanding Enterpreneur of the year AYEC Award

Presented by Tan Sri Nazir Razak, Chairman of ASEAN BAC

1. Brunei - Go Chai Li (Young Entrepreneurs Association Brunei)

2.⁠ ⁠Cambodia - Lay Kimsour (Amatak Boutique Hotel)

3.⁠ Indonesia - Azizah Hadi Bil’id ( Earth Catalyst, ESG)

4. Laos - Soukthavy Chowdhury (HSMM Group of Companies)

5.⁠ Malaysia - Garvy Beh Yen Soon (BP Diagnostic center sdn bhd (doctor2U)

6.⁠ Myanmar - Htoo Chune Aung (Kyin Kyin Thein Beans Mill and Trading)

7.⁠ ⁠Philipines - Arlette Niko Alvarado (Scarlett Enterprise)

8.⁠ ⁠Singapore - Zack Chen (Locker & Lock)

9.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Thailand - Mr. Chathip Tangkulpaisan (Flexo Graphic Co.,LTD)

10.⁠ ⁠⁠Vietnam - Mr. Tran Anh Dung (John) (VYEA)

TOP 20 ⁠Young Entrepreneur Awards (by industry)

Presented by YB Adam Adli, Deputy Minister of Youth & Sports

1.⁠ ⁠Technology & Digital Innovation: Start-up Daren Tan

2.⁠ ⁠Creative & Cultural Industries: Fashion - Love, Bonito

3.⁠ ⁠Creative & Cultural Industries: Design & Branding - Sienna Design

4. Creative & Cultural Industries: Digital Marketing - BlackGrid

5.⁠ ⁠Outstanding Automotive Company - One Corsa

6.⁠ ⁠Tourism, Hospitality & Lifestyle: YouWings Holidays Sdn Bhd

7.⁠ ⁠Tourism, Hospitality & Lifestyle: Lexis Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd.

8.⁠ ⁠Tourism, Hospitality & Lifestyle: Entertainment - KC Play

9.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tourism, Hospitality & Lifestyle: Wellness - Amani Group

10.⁠ ⁠⁠ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Award -Diplomatic Communication & Events - Joshua Lim

11. Digital Technology – Legal : LawBank

Presented by YAM Tengku Arif Bendahara

12. ASEAN Young Entrepreneur Award: Technology & Innovation - Bridge Data Centres - Lily Azman

13.⁠ ⁠⁠Excellence in A.I-Driven Business Transformation - Emerald Rock sdn bhd

14.⁠ ⁠⁠ASEAN Young Entrepreneur: Entertainment Industry: TV Personnel & Emcee Joshua Lim

15.⁠ ⁠Entertainment Industry: Rising TV Star - Syafiqah Ishak

16. Event, Production & Logistics: Event Production - Tone Music

17.⁠ ⁠⁠Outstanding Content Creator & Performing Artist: Diana Danielle

⁠18.⁠⁠ Outstanding Hip Hop Entrepreneur - Joe Flizzow

19. Outstanding ASEAN achievement in Public Relations Industry - Adam Ham GCMA

20.⁠ ⁠⁠OUTSTANDING ASEAN ENTREPRENEUR in Medical Healthcare App Industry - AskHEMI by Dr. Ezam Mat Ali

21.⁠ ⁠⁠Inspiring ASEAN Entrepreneur Mentor Award – Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria, Citaglobal Berhad

22.⁠ ⁠⁠Most Outstanding ASEAN Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 - Deborah

Speech By Political Secretary to the Prime Minister of Malaysia

YBrs Tuan Kamil Munim

"Half of ASEAN’s population is under the age of 35. That means our youth are not just the future, they are the driving force of today’s economy... it is your creativity and resilience that will determine how strong and inclusive our region’s growth will be."

"This network is proof that entrepreneurship speaks a universal language, the language of courage, creativity, and purpose."

"But one thing will remain constant, the value of entrepreneurial spirit: the courage to start, the resilience to continue, and the integrity to lead with purpose. I encourage every young entrepreneur here to embrace that spirit. Be bold, be ethical, and always build with a purpose greater than profit..."

Speech by YBrs Tuan Kamil Munim
At the 10th ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Carnival Opening Ceremony

Speech by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports

Yang Berhormat Adam Adli

"The youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, you are the leaders of today. Your creativity is shaping industries. Your ideas are redefining work and lifestyle. Your energy is driving change in your communities."

"You represent a new generation of business leaders, one that believes business should not only be about profit, but also about impact. A generation that values sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity."

"This means one thing: the future is ASEAN. But that future will only be realised if we work together across borders, across industries, and across communities."

Speech by Yang Berhormat Adam Adli
At the 10th ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Carnival Gala & Awards night

Closing Ceremony Speech

By Tan Sri Nazir Razak
Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) 2025

"Continue to dream big. Continue to fail forward. Continue to lead not just for profit, but for purpose."
"You are not just building companies — you are building ASEAN’s identity for the next generation."
"ASEAN’s strength will come not just from its markets or resources, but from its people — from entrepreneurs who are adaptable, creative, and forward-looking."