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Asia Top Awards

5th season, first time in Vietnam

Asia Top Awards 2026

Vietnam Growing Together

Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Vietnam

An international awards stage honoring leading individuals, organizations and brands across Asia. Program on 20-21 December 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Date
Sunday, 20 December 2026
City
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Event
International awards ceremony

Countdown to the Gala (20 December 2026)

About Asia Top Awards

Since its first season in 2018 in Thailand, Asia Top Awards has honored individuals, organizations and brands with achievements in the arts, entertainment and business, as well as contributions to culture and community. Its range, from artists to companies, sets the awards apart, linking entertainment with cultural exchange and regional cooperation.

The 5th season is hosted in Ho Chi Minh City by IMC International Media Group and TodayTV together with Together Growth Co., Ltd., as part of the Thailand - Vietnam Business and Cultural Exchange Day 2026, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand. The program includes a Vietnam-Thailand B2B trade forum, business matching sessions, the awards Gala, a Branding Voting awards ceremony and an Áo Dài charity auction.

The awards are positioned as a prestigious international stage that brings together leading personalities from many Asian countries, with a luxurious, prestigious style.

50 years of Thailand - Vietnam relations

Why the 2026 season comes to Ho Chi Minh City

  • Cultural exchange

    Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Vietnam through cultural exchange and collaboration in the entertainment industry.

  • Creative collaboration

    Connecting artists, actors, content creators, entrepreneurs and organizations from Thailand, Vietnam and across Asia, and opening room for joint projects in entertainment, culture and creative media.

  • Honoring contributions

    Recognizing artists, actors, influencers, organizations and brands whose work has moved the entertainment industry and society in Asia forward, while promoting Thailand and Vietnam as regional creative hubs.

Asia Top Awards in numbers

First season, in Thailand
2018
2026 is the 5th season and the first in Vietnam
5seasons
Of Vietnam - Thailand diplomatic relations
50years
Of the Blue Star Awards organized by IMC - TodayTV
12seasons

Honored in past seasons

Selected categories from the 2024 and 2025 seasons

  • Asia Inspiration Artist

    2025: BamBam.

  • Outstanding Promoter of Nature and Environmental Conservation

    2025: Psi Scott.

  • Entertainment organization category

    2025: Fantagio of South Korea.

  • Best Actor

    2024: Woo Do-hwan.

  • Rising Artist

    2024: Quang Hung MasterD, representing Vietnam.

  • Honorees from many countries

    Park Hyung Sik was also named in earlier seasons.

Moments from past seasons

Photos from the 2023 and 2025 seasons in Bangkok

2023 season, Bangkok, 2 July 2023
2025 season, Phenix Grand Ballroom Pratunam, 19 July 2025

Nomination and judging criteria

The list of 2026 categories will be announced in stages

  • Who can be nominated

    Artists, actors, singers, models, influencers or organizations making a positive social impact, with proven outstanding work.

  • How nominees are chosen

    The central team and Vietnam's local production team jointly propose a longlist for the Jury Committee. Recruitment and selection begin 6 to 7 months before the ceremony.

  • How judging works

    Judged on the outstandingness, success and positive impact of the work within the year, together with efficiency and public popularity.

  • Winning threshold

    An awardee must receive more than 50% approval votes from the full Jury Committee.

  • Choosing the jury

    Judges are chosen from highly experienced individuals widely recognized in entertainment, journalism, mass media and public relations.

  • Conflict of interest

    Judges must not have direct family ties, relative connections or direct business interests with the nominees.

Jury Committee

Three members, chaired by Mr. Dinh Trong Tuan

  • M

    Mr. Dinh Trong Tuan

    Chairman of the Jury (Vietnam)

    A leading journalist and film critic in Vietnam, former Editor-in-Chief of Thế Giới Điện Ảnh (Cinema World) magazine, highly experienced as a judge for national film festivals such as the Vietnam Film Festival and the Blue Star Awards.

  • D

    Dr. Kanthana Soncharoen

    Honorable Committee Member (Thailand)

    A mass media and PR expert with over 20 years of experience. Former Editor of leading entertainment magazines (TV Review, TV Gossip, SUP Magazine) and currently managing various online media. Known in the industry as the "PR Angel".

  • D

    Dr. Kantana Sorncharoen

    Honorable Committee Member (Thailand)

    A mass media expert and professional PR. Former Editor of leading entertainment magazines with a strong network across Thai and international film and music industries, driving the regional entertainment industry.

Program, 20-21 December 2026

Official agenda of the forum, Gala and closing day

20 December 2026

  • 08:30 - 09:15Soft Power, Arts and Culture
  • 09:20 - 10:05Medical & Wellness Tourism
  • 10:10 - 10:55Fashion and Brand Value in Asia
  • 13:30 - 15:00Business Matchmaking
  • 19:30 - 22:00Gala & Artist Awards Ceremony
  • 22:00 - 00:00Golden Night

21 December 2026

  • 10:45 - 11:30Top 10 Branding Voting Awards Ceremony
  • 11:30 - 12:30Business Networking Lunch
  • 12:30 - 13:15Áo Dài Charity Auction
View the full agenda

Looking back at three seasons

Moments from Asia Top Awards 2023, 2024 and 2025 in Thailand.

Frequently asked questions

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