SMEs continue to form the bedrock of trade in Asia

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are seen as the bedrock of economic recovery in Asia.

If you are having trouble reading this email, read the online version. Dear Bhinneka, Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are seen as the bedrock of economic recovery in Asia. Join the policy makers from WTO, OECD, IMF, World Bank and more as they give a road map on how free-trade agreements such as the RCEP will provide opportunities for Asia's SMEs to diversify their operations and target new customers. Register free Share with a peer Will SMEs be quick to grasp opportunities and provide a blueprint to multinationals following in their wake? Find out more at the 3rd annual Asia Trade Week where 50+ industry experts and top editors from The Economist will discuss the roadmap of trade in Asia in 2022.   Over the course of 4 days, Asia Trade Week will convene business leaders, trade negotiators, policymakers, academics and experts including:   Dan Tehan Minister for trade, tourism and investment Australia Edward Yau Tang-wah Secretary for commerce and economic development Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Allan Gepty Assistant secretary, International Trade Policy and Trade Negotiation, Department of Trade and Industry Government of the Philippines Veerapong Malai Director-general, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Thailand Emmanuelle Ganne Senior analyst, economic research and statistics division World Trade Organization Marco Bianchini Economist and coordinator, the Digital for SME Global Initiative OECD Mitali Das Deputy division chief, strategy, policy and review department IMF Alen Mulabdic Economist, Macroeconomics, Trade & Investment Global Practice World Bank Find out more   Join us for answers to: What other opportunities will present themselves through the RCEP, and how can SMEs take advantage of them? How can SMEs diversify their operations and target new customers? How can SMEs create mutually beneficial sustainable trade among all tiers and links in the supply chain? Which platforms are offering the best online payment options for SMEs, and which provide the best customer experience? Register free We look forward to you joining us in March next year. Yours sincerely, Laurel West Managing director, Economist Events, Asia  The Economist Group SPONSOR   SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES >> If you are interested in the speaking opportunities available, please contact levinama@economist.com SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES >> If you are interested in the sponsorship opportunities available, please contact christophrowen@economist.com   RELATED READING The meaning of RCEP, the world's biggest trade agreement Who gains from RCEP, Asia's new trade pact? asiaevents@economist.com Tel: +852 2585 3312 #EconAsiaTrade Join the conversation   Economist Events is now Economist Impact. View our global events. Should you wish to unsubscribe from receiving further emails relating to this event click here If you do not wish to receive further emails from The Economist Impact please click here Economist Impact is part of the Economist Group. The Economist Group is a global organisation and operates a strict privacy policy around the world. To read more about us and our privacy policy please visit our website The Economist Group, 20 Cabot Square, London, E14 4QW, United Kingdom