Dr. (h.c.) Benny Yeo Receives the Most Promising Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Award 2025

Dr. (h.c.) Benny Yeo Receives the Most Promising Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Award 2025

Honoured by Minister Tan See Leng in Prestigious Ceremony Celebrating Teochew Excellence

29th March 2025, Singapore - At the grand ballroom of Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, under the distinguished presence of Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr. Tan See Leng, Dr. (h.c.) Benny Yeo was conferred the Most Promising Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Award 2025 — a powerful recognition of over three decades of dedication to regional economic development, cross-border innovation, and cultural pride.

Hosted by Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan, the Asia Teochew Entrepreneur Awards is one of the most respected business honours in the Teochew community, celebrating leaders who embody integrity, perseverance, and impactful entrepreneurship. Distinguished guests in attendance included Ms. Yeo Wan Ling, Member of Parliament, and Mr. Desmond Tan, Senior Minister of State from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Founder of Communication 21 Media Group, Dr. Yeo has long been recognized as a visionary bridging the industrial and commercial sectors of ASEAN and China. His flagship initiatives — Industry-Connect: ASEAN-Connect Initiative and Industry-Connect: China-To-ASEAN Initiative — have garnered the support and endorsement of the Global Confederation of Belt and Road Economic Cooperation (一带一路全球经济合作联盟总会), along with many regional government bodies, federations, and associations.

In a quote shared with the media, Dr. Yeo said:

“This award is not just about my journey, but about the power of purpose. I’ve always believed that when you combine patience, perseverance, and a mission larger than yourself, transformation is possible. This honour belongs to everyone who walked with me — my family, my team, my community, and all who continue to believe in the bridges we are building between ASEAN and China.”

This recognition marks a defining milestone for Dr. Yeo, whose initiatives are helping shape a new era of economic cooperation across borders, while also preserving the values and heritage of the Teochew spirit.