Road Show For Young Entrepreneurs Award
By Huraizah Ahmad

Bandar Seri Begawan - HSBC YEA (Young Entrepreneurs Award) is a business plan writing competition that was recently launched in Brunei for the first time, focusing on aspiring entrepreneurs from tertiary level institutions.

Chang Ai Lee from HSBC's Commercial Banking Department, who heads the team driving HSBC YEA, has been visiting business or vocational schools and institutions nationwide to promote the programme and encourage more students to participate.

To date, the road shows have taken place at Laksamana Business College, Micronet International College and Sultan Bolkiah Vocational School in Seria.

In her presentations during the road show, Chang Ai Lee spoke about the competition's details, judging criteria and its attractive prizes.

She highlighted that the winning team from Brunei will receive $3,000, plus trophies and certificates, as well as an opportunity to compete in a regional competition in Hong Kong next June, where they can stand a chance of winning the $20,000 business development fund.

From the question-and-answer sessions conducted, it was evident that the students have shown a strong interest in the contest and are keen to acquire practical new skills.

First launched in Hong Kong in 2000, HSBC YEA now runs concurrently in six other countries - Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Brunei. More information is available from its official website, www.asiayea.com. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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