Benefits of Membership

As a member you will have the opportunity to:

  • Join a growing network of businesses who are experienced in doing business in and with ASEAN nations. Tap into this network to discover new opportunities and to receive advice from others who have succeeded in trading in South East Asia.
  • Be listed in our Members directory with the opportunity to promote your products and services to other members and visitors to the website
  • Access important information and analysis about business in the ASEAN region via our website.
  • Receive invitations to networking events and seminars with guest speakers from both New Zealand and ASEAN’s government and business communities.
  • Leverage our close relations with New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE), New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFAT), and the ASEAN Heads of Mission in NZ.
  • Take part in NZCTA-affiliated Trade Delegations (inbound) and Trade Missions (outbound) and explore trade relations and joint ventures with ASEAN and New Zealand business partners.
  • Stay in touch with new news and events via our regular e-newsletter.

Activities for Members

Traditional activities have centrerd around four key areas:

  • Networking – members’ events and opportunities to meet other people and organisations involved in business activities in South East Asia, including inbound and outbound trade missions and delegations.
  • “Buddying” – the provision of information and advice by experienced traders and business people.
  • Acting as the “voice” of business on New Zealand / ASEAN business issues to the respective Governments and their agencies, the media and other seekers of views about business between New Zealand and South East Asia.
  • Communications – through this site and our regular e-newsletter

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Asia: New Zealand Foundation
  • University business schools and international departments
  • Other New Zealand and overseas Trade Organisations

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