On Tuesday, the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) took place in Da Nang.

Delegates at the meeting

Chaired by Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, the event attracted the participation of economic ministers and senior economic experts from ASEAN member countries and their partners.

During the event, the participants highlighted the remarkable achievements ASEAN-BAC has gained over recent years. In particular, projects on developing ASEAN people, connecting ASEAN digital trade platforms, smart growth connection in ASEAN, and ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN), have been implemented effectively.

The ABAC suggested developing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) focusing on key categories such as e-commerce, tourism, transportation and logistics, as well as having consistent reform policies.

The council has also highlighted its role in promoting the global economy and contributed to building the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) into a dynamic environment with numerous opportunities via major projects such as human resources development, digital trade connection, and upgrading consulting network for ASEAN businesses.

By LAM PHUONG - Translated by MAI DUNG