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ASEAN-BAC Engagement with
ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM)
ON 6 SEPTEMBER 2019, BANGKOK, THAILAND
ASEAN-BAC’s Report
Presented to AEM
The Digital Economy Agenda for MSMEs/Policy/
Labor
• Main Driver: AHEAD Legacy Project
• Request for official recognition as in other
Legacy Projects
Financial Services Integration Updates
• As reported and endorsed by AFMGM, the Experts Group on Financial Services
Integration was set up to directly advise the ASEAN Secretary General.
Trade Facilitation and NTMs/NTBs Agenda
Immediate and strong implementation of NTB Guidelines
• Designation of full time National Focal Points on Trade Facilitation
• Piloting the Low Value Shipment Program
ASEAN Seamless Digital Trade Connectivity
• Request for endorsement in principle
• Setting up of National Digital Trade Working Group
SGConnect (Smart Growth Connect)
• Request for support from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia
AMEN (ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network)
• Request for support of launching national AMEN platforms thru ACCMSME
ABA/ABIS
• Request for support of inviting ASEAN Heads of State and Government