World Economic Forum Shortlists 6 East Asian Companies as Global Growth Companies
The World Economic Forum announced its selection of Global Growth Companies (GGCs) regional finalists for East Asia.
GGCs are fast-growing companies with the potential to become global economic leaders. The nominated companies represent a broad cross-section of industry sectors and share a track record of exceeding industry standards in revenue growth, promotion of innovative business practices and demonstration of leadership in corporate citizenship.
The regional finalists for East Asia are:
- Amata Corporation (Thailand) – the largest listed conglomerate in the industrial estate sector in Thailand
- GrabTaxi (Malaysia) – a fast-growing automated taxi booking platform in South-East Asia
- Hoa Sen Group (Vietnam) – a leading manufacturer of building materials in Vietnam
- Sritex/Sri Rejeki Isman (Indonesia) – one of the largest garment manufacturer in East Asia
- Tokopedia (Indonesia) – a popular marketplace site which enables individuals and business owners to open online stores
- Trade and Development Bank (Mongolia) – a leading provider of banking and financial services in Mongolia
Selection as a GGC provides companies with an opportunity to join the existing GGC community of over 380 enterprises worldwide. These companies contribute to the Forum’s meetings, projects and knowledge products, which in turn support them on their path to achieving responsible and sustainable growth.