APEA Officially Announces the 2025 Asia Pacific U30 (Under 30) List of Outstanding Young Leaders
2025 Asia Pacific U30
On November 1, during the 2025 APEC Summit, the Asia Pacific Young Entrepreneurs Forum (APEA) was attended by APEC Secretary-General Eduardo Pedrosa, APEC Business Advisory Council Secretary-General Antonio Basilio, and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Secretary-General John Denton, who delivered congratulatory remarks.
The 2025 Asia Pacific U30 List of Outstanding Young Leaders was officially announced, with a total of 143 individuals selected. This list recognizes young elites who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovative spirit in contributing to the economic and social development of the Asia Pacific region.
The theme of this forum was "Convergence, Co-creation, and a New Way to Prosperity." Political, business, and academic figures from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered to celebrate the release of the "2025 Asia-Pacific U30 List."
"2025 Asia-Pacific U30 List"
This year, a total of 143 young leaders from various economies across the Asia-Pacific region were named. China and the United States continued to be the leading countries, with the largest number of participants. Young talent from various countries and regions, including Singapore, Korea, Japan, Australia, and Canada, also stood out, demonstrating the diverse faces of youth leadership in the Asia-Pacific region.
These individuals represent the rise of a new generation. The program includes young successors to large conglomerates and leaders of innovative businesses, driving change in traditional industries; AI and tech startup founders spearheading future industries with unique algorithms and business models; Olympic medalists and athletes who inspire and inspire countless young people; scholars and public servants in academia, research, and social innovation who drive sustainable development through knowledge and responsibility; and young creators in film, music, and design who bring the cultural voice of the Asia-Pacific to the global stage. Their stories are portrayed as portraits of courage, wisdom, and the opportunities of our time.
「Values and Mission」
The 'Asia-Pacific U30' is not simply an honor; it is a spiritual declaration and a call to action. These young leaders are demonstrating the conviction and responsibility of the new generation in the Asia-Pacific region by putting regional cooperation, technological innovation, and sustainability into practice through tangible actions.
The 'Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Program' plans to continue supporting the selected individuals by connecting them with governments, businesses, and international organizations to provide global resources to facilitate collaboration in areas of international exchange and capital connectivity. This will help more young people "take center stage in Asia Pacific and become the voices of the times."
(Source: Xiaohongshu APEA Official Account | 251103)