
Delighted to attend the @asiamatters_biz Business Summit in Letterkenny #GrowingGlobalBusiness from #IrelandsNorthWestKnowledgeHub Such an insightful opening opening keynote speech by @McConalogue #agriculture #FoodandtheMarine
Industry panel getting started at the @asiamatters_biz kicking off in Letterkenny. C-suite from @ElectroRoute @JETRO_InvestJP @SBCIreland @Combilift @Sinowei_ #whynorthwest #Donegal
Day 1 of @asiamatters_biz conference in Letterkenny, representing @UlsterUni in partnership with @atu_ie, @UdarasnaG & @donegalcouncil. #WeAreUU
Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, kicked off a 2-day business summit, Asia Matters, with over 80 national and international delegates attending in Letterkenny.
The second day will take place at @ATUDonegal_.
@asiamatters_biz @McConalogue
Asia Matters Business Awards
Entries to the 2023 Awards now open
The Asia Matters Business Awards recognise Irish companies with a strategic focus on Asia and Asian companies making significant investment in Ireland.
Winners of the Awards will be announced at The Asia Matters Business Awards, with MC Gráinne Seoige on the evening of 15 November 2023 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin.
The judges will be looking for evidence of an innovative and well executed Asia specific strategic approach with clear business results referencing key contributing factors such as strengths in branding & communications, new product design, strategic partnership, legal & regulatory, sustainability and manufacturing & distribution.
Award Judges
Asia Matters Business Award Categories 2023
Held in partnership with the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, The Asia Matters Business Awards recognise Irish companies who have achieved strategic success in Asia and Asian companies making a unique contribution to Ireland.
Winners will be announced during a gala dinner in Dublin with MC Gráinne Seoige 15 November 2023.
The Awards recognise exports to China, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain.
Market Entry Award
Rewarding early stage exporters to Asia with a clear vision for future growth
Food, Beverage & Agritech Exporter of the Year
Open to food, beverage and agritech exporters to Asian markets
Financial Services & Fintech Exporter of the Year
Open to fintechs, financial institutions, credit card, insurance and investment funds
Technology Exporter of the Year
Rewarding automotive & mobility, digital tech, med tech, green tech, sports tech, smart manufacturing exporters to Asia
Higher Education Partnership of the Year
Rewarding strategic higher education partnership with an Asian institution
Tourism Partner of the Year
Open to airlines, hotels, tourist venues with a strong Asia offering
FDI Partner Award
Open to local government, banking, legal and talent management
Exporter of the Year
Blue Riband Award presented to the overall exporter of the year
Hear from Past Award Winners on the importance of winning an Asia Matter Business Awards to their business in Asia.
About the Sponsors

The IDA is Ireland’s inward investment promotion agency, a semi-state body promoting Foreign Direct Investment into Ireland through a wide range of services. We partner with potential and existing investors to help them establish or expand their operations in Ireland.

Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. We work in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. In this way, we support sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment.
