Expanding ASEAN Member International Reach
The ASEAN Institute works with public and private sector stakeholders to expand market access for the ASEAN trade bloc members, and for the United States and Europe. This can play a key role in boosting economic growth, promoting trade and investment, and enhancing the competitiveness of the region. Here are some key strategies being employed to achieve this goal:
Improving trade facilitation
Improving trade facilitation measures, such as reducing customs procedures, improving port efficiency, and streamlining the flow of goods, help reduce trade costs, increase competitiveness, and enhance market access.
Harmonizing technical regulations
Harmonizing technical regulations reduce the costs associated with complying with different regulations, reduces barriers to trade, and promotes market access.
Implementing free trade agreements
Implementing free trade agreements (FTAs) reduce tariffs and other trade barriers, improves market access, and promotes economic integration among the ASEAN trade bloc members and the United States and Europe.
Promoting investment
Promoting investment enhances market access by attracting foreign investment, increasing the competitiveness of the region, and supporting the development of new businesses and industries.
Developing SMEs
Developing SMEs increase competitiveness, reduces dependence on foreign investment, and promote market access.
Building human capital
Building human capital through education, training, and capacity-building helps enhance the competitiveness of the region and promote market access.
Encouraging innovation
Encouraging innovation through investment in research and development, promotion of entrepreneurship, and the development of new technologies help improve competitiveness and market access.
Improving infrastructure
Improving infrastructure including transportation and telecommunications, help reduce trade costs, increase competitiveness, and promote market access.
Enhancing regional integration
Enhancing regional integration through measures such as increasing trade and investment flows, improving transportation and communications networks, and promoting economic cooperation help reduce trade costs, increase competitiveness, and promote market access.
By implementing these strategies, the ASEAN trade bloc members can enhance market access and increase competitiveness in the global market, while strengthening economic relations with the United States and Europe. A well-coordinated approach to expanding market access will help ensure that the region continues to grow, attracting new investment, boosting trade and investment, and enhancing the economic well-being of the region’s citizens.