Business Sector Invited To ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Open Day
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2014, KUALA LUMPUR: Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) together with Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and SME Corporation will be organising the AEC Open Day on 10 August 2015 at Menara MATRADE, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Kuala Lumpur. The open day is to further enhance the understanding among the business sector on the growth opportunities that AEC will create for their business in the region.
The AEC is defined by four pillars - creating a single market and production base, increasing competitiveness, promoting equitable economic development, and integrating ASEAN into the global economy. To synergise the region’s markets and production hubs, this would entail the free flow of goods, services, investments, capital and skilled labour. Malaysia as the Chair of ASEAN this year is ramping up its efforts to promote the region by organising talks and fora for Malaysian business communities, among its other activities.
With the slogan ‘Thinking Globally, Prospering Regionally’, the programme from 8.00am to 4.00pm will be officiated by the Secretary General of MITI YBhg. Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria. The highlight of the event will be a dialogue on AEC with the Minister of MITI, YB. Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed.
Apart from getting an overview on the AEC, the event will also create a platform to showcase various market opportunities in ASEAN for Malaysian businesses, especially SMEs. The panel of speakers includes MATRADE Trade Commissioners to the ASEAN countries and representatives from the Business Councils. Selected Malaysian companies are ready to share their success stories in ASEAN at this event. How to reduce cost in business is one of the key topics by MITI at the event, which will be of interest to many in the export sector.
MATRADE invites Malaysian companies, manufacturers, exporters and suppliers to attend the AEC open day to gain more knowledge and explore the business potential in the ASEAN market.
Participation is Free of Charge and registration can be done online via MATRADE’s website (http://www.matrade.gov.my/en/online-applications/matrades-exporters-training-programme/470). The closing date for registration is 7 August 2015. Contact Syed Zahirulddin / Mr. Sobirin at 03-6207 7143 / 7146 or email to Alamat emel ini dilindungi dari Spambot. Anda perlu hidupkan JavaScript untuk melihatnya. / Alamat emel ini dilindungi dari Spambot. Anda perlu hidupkan JavaScript untuk melihatnya. for more details.
