More entrepreneurs in the ASEAN region, whether those just starting in international trade or looking for additional channels to grow their business in new markets, can access an online training channel free of charge.
Wachira Kaewkor, Deputy Director General of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) from Thailand, said that as the ASEAN Access Network grows, features of international trade support services need to be updated to enable businesses to meet the growing demands.
Kaewkor said international trade support services should cover all areas that are relevant for cross-border trade, including skill building and knowledge sharing.
“This is why, today, the ASEAN Access Network is launching ASEAN Access LEARN to help even more ASEAN businesses to trade internationally. International trade is a key driver of business growth,” he said on Nov. 23.
He added these ASEAN businesses need to be equipped with knowledge particularly about import, export and e commerce.
Reinhold Elges, Country Director of GIZ Thailand, said SMEs need to understand the local traditions, market entry conditions and barriers to be successful in the global arena.
Elges said ASEAN Access LEARN will organize live online training sessions in English and self-study courses on commerce and international trade taught by experts from ASEAN and around the world.
“LEARN brings new knowledge to your doorstep. LEARN means knowledge is literally at your fingertips and there is no need to spend time and money on travel to access it,” he added.
In cooperation with GIZ Thailand, the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) and the OSMEP officially launched the online training channel under ASEAN Access.
Launched in June 2021, ASEAN Access https://aseanaccess.com serves as a “one-stop shop” for ASEAN SMEs who look to do business within the region beyond their country borders.
Source: PHILEXPORT News and Features
December 13, 2023
