Madam Nguyen Thi Tuyet Minh, the 2023 ASEAN Prize Recipient, is a beacon of inspiration in empowering women entrepreneurs across Viet Nam and Southeast Asia. Through her leadership in the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network (AWEN), she highlighted resilience, fostered innovation, and unlocked the boundless potential of women in business. Her powerful journey underscores women's strength to lead, innovate, and transform industries, paving the way for a more inclusive and brighter future for generations to come.
Episode 10 of #ASEANChampions features Shwe Yamin Oo, the Co-Founder and CEO of RecyGlo, focusing on waste management platform to provide environmentally friendly recycling solutions to Myanmar and Malaysia.
Let’s listen to Yamin sharing her adventure in growing a profitable and sustainable business, aiming to create a zero-waste system for businesses and households.
In episode 9 of #ASEANChampions, we will meet Khairunnisa Ash’ari, an environmentalist from Brunei Darussalam and Co-Founder of Green Brunei.
Khai shares her journey in advocating and promoting responsible consumption and environmentally friendly habits for a sustainable environment. Let’s hear her story on how we can join her to contribute for a “greener” earth. Start young, start small, start now.
Listen to the 8th episode of #ASEANChampions featuring Somsak “Pai” Boonkam, the founder and CEO of Local Alike, a travel company from Thailand.
Pai shares his journey in building an online platform to connect travellers and locals, promoting sustainable and community-based tourism.
Episode 7 of #ASEANChampions features Pasong Lattana, the founder and CEO of Go Teddy, an online delivery service start-up from Lao PDR.
Pasong shares his journey in developing Go Teddy, which was inspired by his dissertation topic at university, to increase accessibility for everyone to get things easily, from buying groceries to paying bills.
In Episode 6 of #ASEANChampions, we will meet Catherine Harry, a Cambodian gender activist and influencer promoting women empowerment.
Catherine shares how she enlivens her mission to empower women by addressing the most pressing challenges, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her blog, A Dose of Cath, she promotes gender equality, women’s health, and safe environment for women.
#Episode5 of the #ASEANChampions Podcast features Ha Ninh Pham, an aspiring artist from Hanoi, whose works have been showcased internationally across the globe.
Inspired by the power of arts to transform, Ha Ninh ignites hope through his artworks.
#Episode4 of the #ASEANChampions Podcast features Dipna Lim Prasad, former Singaporean Sprinter and Hurdler and co-founder of In My Shoes.
Believing that every kid deserves to dream, she started In My Shoes, a social enterprise collecting sports shoes and redistributing them to those in need.
#Episode3 of the #ASEANChampions Podcast features the story of Illac Diaz, Sociopreneur and founder of Liter of Light, who was also A Young Global Leader 2008 of the World Economic Forum.
By offering the uncommon solution for common problem, Illac brought 350,000 bottles of lights to 15 countries.
#Episode2 of the #ASEANChampions Podcast features the story of Yasmin Shahira, coach and founder of Malaysian fitness community Peach Project.
Using fitness as a tool, Yasmin has created a space where women can be empowered, find confidence, and support each other.
#Episode1 of the #ASEANChampion Podcast features Nadine Alexandra, Indonesian actress and environmentalist, and describes her experience as an Orangutan Warrior.
A voice of the voiceless, Nadine and the team at BOS Foundation work tirelessly to spread awareness on orangutan conservation.
Since its launch in 2008, ASEAN Studies Centre (ASC) ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute has played an important role in promoting ASEAN awareness and identity. Its constructive framework of policy oriented analysis, science-based policy advocacy, as well as publication and engagement to the ASEAN’ wide range of stakeholder, has made the organisation the first institution to receive the ASEAN Prize in 2020. In this episode, the ASEAN Prize Podcast features Mr. Choi Shing Kwok, the Director of ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute of Singapore. He shares his thoughtful perspectives and valuable insights towards strengthening ASEAN Community building amidst the region’s challenges and touches on issues of multilateralism and digitalisation.
Dr. Jemilah Mahmood is no stranger in the humanitarian field. She has become a driving force behind many humanitarian assistance’ mechanism and initiatives. Her efforts in establishing robust emergency responses and outreach to marginalised communities, shows her passion and dedication as a humanitarian leader and policy specialist within the region and beyond. This episode spotlights Dr. Jemilah’s insights on humanitarian work, including her courage in shifting her journey of service from an obstetrician & gynaecologist to championing the decolonization of aid and voicing out ASEAN resilience to the world.
This episode highlights the journey of Erlinda Uy Koe, ASEAN Prize 2018 Recipient, as she advocates on behalf of families and communities living with autism in the Philippines. Erlinda’s aspiration and perseverance to speak for children with autism and to generate public awareness have inspired solidarity at the regional level in promoting the spirit of inclusivity and equality. Listen to her story.
