Enterprises in ASEAN often have limited information on how to access external markets and are not well aware of the issues related to international requirements. Lack of technical knowledge prevents these enterprises from participating in the Global Value Chain (GVC) and thus SMEs\u2019 contribution to overall export numbers remains small. Providing information platforms can therefore play an important role in enhancing market access, both from the regional and international perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ASEAN SME Web Portal ASEAN Access<\/strong> is intended to provide various information and other support for progress and improvement for SMEs to participate in the regional trade area. It will also serve as a \u201cone-stop-shop\u201d for SMEs in ASEAN who look to do business within the region beyond their country borders. Therefore, the web portal should serve as a tool for SMEs (and larger businesses) to access better information and services efficiently and effectively, while aiming to fulfill the aims as set by Strategic Action Plan on SME Development (SAPSMED\u200b 2016-2025<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n ASEAN Access<\/strong> is an open and public portal. ASEAN Access is intended to provide various information and other support for progress and improvement for SMEs to participate in the regional trade area. ASEAN Access<\/strong> aims to promote ASEAN trade by providing SMEs with trade and market information, allowing service providers to list their businesses free of charge and enables distributors and agents to be easily found by SMEs wishing to enter particular ASEAN markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ASEAN Access <\/strong>aims to facilitate individual businesses wishing to trade and export their product beyond ASEAN. International trade, matchmaking, and business opportunities and a database of events are available in ASEAN Access, allowing business owners simply creating networks and market connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ASEAN Access <\/strong>allows you to browse various trade and business events in ASEAN, which can help you to increase your marketing and networking opportunities. Also, you can stay up to date on business and trade news from and about ASEAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit\u200b www.aseanaccess.com<\/a> to find out more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The market access database provides information to guide your business in ASEAN countries. To facilitate your company into new markets, you can get help from the ASEAN focal points simply called National SMEs support agencies that can provide you with market information and ASEAN sector brief with categorized search functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Particularly in Cambodia, the national focal points consist of five representatives from different organizations from the public as well as the private sector, namely the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia (YEAC) and the Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association (CWEA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Register as Service Provider,<\/strong> you can browse all the information, resources, events and so on. In addition, you can offer your services in the Service Provider databank and increase your professional credibility and brand visibility through association with ASEAN Access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Service providers are agencies, organizations, or units that provide or offer services or products to help or consult SMEs planning to enter into new markets and to run their business. In the ASEAN Access Service Provider databank, Service providers are grouped into two marketing sectors depending on their service offer: First, these are importers, distributors, and agents. Second, organizations providing business support. Those could be either public organizations or commercial entities including business matchmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to find a service provider in Cambodia, you can filter the database based on countries and business categories, and you will see descriptions of each service provider\u2019s expertise. In addition, you will see the service providers\u2019 direct contact details and will be able to directly contact service providers.What is ASEAN Access for?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
ASEAN Access<\/strong> can help you make an informed decision on selecting the right market for your product and company based on your location or target countries. ASEAN Access will point you to ASEAN focal points and service providers to facilitate your business and provide you with technical and proactive assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\nASEAN Access Offer Information on:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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For registration guide with ASEAN Access as Service provider, please click this link.<\/a>
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