KUALA LUMPUR: Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business e-commerce, has announced the inaugural Key E-commerce Leader Award to honour distinguished e-commerce suppliers in the South and Southeast Asia regions.
Alibaba.com head of South and Southeast Asia Roger Luo said the award aims to serve as a vital platform for high-calibre small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on its platform to showcase their business acumen and innovation while fostering cross-market collaboration and learning.
"By spotlighting the success stories of the contestants, we aspire to motivate countless other SMEs engaged in global trade to reach new heights of success on the international stage," Luo said in a statement.
Launched recently and continuing through November 2024, Alibaba said the award will see eligible Alibaba.com suppliers compete in a national round in their respective markets from August to October.
The countries include India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
"The 10 best performers from the national round will take the stage in the finale to be held in Vietnam in November, where the three most outstanding contestants among them will be crowned the winners of the award," it said.
According to Alibaba.com, contestants are expected to showcase their use of Alibaba.com in developing and expanding their export ventures, along with the strategies they employ to stand out in the global market.
Evaluations of the award will be based on the substance and creativity of their presentations, effectiveness in communication and personal brand portrayal, in-depth understanding of the Alibaba.com platform, and adeptness in fielding questions and articulating plans to impact and inspire others within the e-commerce community.
The competition is open to owners, key personnel and managers of companies selling on Alibaba.com with a minimum rating of two stars and an active presence on the platform for at least six months, it added.