Tapping tradition to spur growth
Nihon Keizai Shimbun Inc. has awarded the 2005 Nikkei Asia Prizes to three individuals who have contributed to laying the foundations for development by drawing on the rich traditions of their native countries and regions. Recognized for carving out a new future for Asia are: a Taiwanese corporate manager who established a new manufacturing model in the information technology sector, a South Korean researcher who left his mark in the areas of control technology for industrial machinery and the promotion of the IT industry, and a Chinese scholar who is working to preserve the world's last remaining pictographic script.
- This year's winners are
- Morris Chang
- Ko Myoung-sam
- Guo Dalie
Nikkei Asia Prizes
The Nikkei Asia Prizes were created to recognize significant contributions made by individuals or groups to the development of Asia and improvements in the region's standard of living. The awards program, launched by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. in 1996 to mark its 120th anniversary, honors individuals or groups across three categories: regional growth; science, technology and innovation; and culture.
In selecting the winners, the focus is primarily on their contribution to the Asian economy, improvements in living conditions and cultural development, as well as the originality of their activities from a global perspective.
The prizes target individuals and groups in northeastern, southeastern, southern and central Asia, excluding Japan. The selection committee is chaired by Gaishi Hiraiwa, former chairman of a predecessor organization of the Japan Business Federation.
