asian trade centre

We are the premier regional thought leader, advocate, and educator for trade in the Asia-Pacific region and serve as a leading resource for trade-related activities in Asia. We are a team of experienced and trusted experts uniquely positioned to meet the trade needs of governments and businesses operating in and seeking to enter this corner of the globe. We work with businesses and governments across Asia to make better trade policy.

East West Academy

Ideas – Strategy – Action The company was established by two veterans of the India-Australia trade and business relationship – Michael Moignard and Stephen Manallack – who share a commitment to adding research and quality information to trade and investment initiatives. EWA provides research and cross-border trade and investment advisory services. Our activities include: Business White Papers Just completed a project for Australia India Institute and commencing one for City of Melbourne Knowledge and thought leadership Consulting to Corporations, Government and semi-Government Investment attraction, India strategies Entry strategies, cross-cultural understanding Consulting to education sector India entry and partnership Business/Investment Missions From India and to India Assisting Indian companies seeking investment from Australia (4th largest fund manager globally) Michael Moignard is a former Senior Trade Commissioner in Delhi, is the author of “Unfinished Business: Re-imagining the Australia – India Economic Relationship” Australia India Institute, August 2013, and “ Innovative pathways for services trade and investment” in Hullabaloo, the Fuss About the India – Australia Relationship, Australia – India Institute, October 2014. Michael is a Fellow of the Australia India Institute. Stephen Manallack is the author of two books relating to India and active in that market since 2002 - he has led three major trade missions to India (including one with the Australian Trade Minister) and has taken investors and businesses there on ten occasions. He has provided cross-cultural training in Australia and India.

Chamber International

Chamber International offers something completely new in terms of its wide range of services as well as its national reputation for innovation. You won’t find anyone else quite like us. We’re passionate about international trade. We don’t just meet our targets, we beat them. As the international department for several Chambers of Commerce we speak to hundreds of businesses every day and understand the vital issues. We’ve got a simple philosophy: to be the best in the UK Chamber network. By going the extra mile we’ve gained a reputation for expertise and innovation. We hold the leading position in trade procedures and our dispute resolution scheme and sophisticated approach to relationship management make us unique in other ways, too. Each year we check documentary letters of credit worth hundreds of millions of pounds and train more than 500 people. We participate in twelve international, national and regional forums including a sub-group of the British Chambers Board with responsibility for international trade and forums held by the World Trade Organisation in Geneva. For us, quality and excellence are core values not empty slogans.

Scottish Africa Business Association

The Scottish Africa Business Association is a membership organisation with the core objective of making it easier for its members to do business between Africa and Scotland. It works on behalf of its members to help identify opportunities across business sectors then assist in making deals happen through our network of governments and partners in Scotland and across Africa. SABA offers a wide range of services and benefits to its members in keeping with our objective and purpose of making it easier to do business in Africa. As well as the services below we are also able to react promptly and effectively to members, realising that each member’s needs are different. • Trade conferences for specific countries and sectors • Trade Missions which are researched and targeted • Round Table meetings with key policy and decision makers • Guest speaker events • Networking events • Access to SABA’s extensive network: • Governments, embassies and key policy and decision makers • In-country corporate and institutional networks • In country and Scottish based advisory and services providers • In country and Scottish based mentors and consultants • Specialist African focussed finance providers

Ecom Global Network Ltd

Global providers of e-commerce solutions and supply chain management. We help you to take advantage of a global market for your services which continues to grow and is estimated to be worth many Trillions of dollars for both B2C and B2B. You will be able to find new customers, increase your competitiveness and improve your margins with our specialised services, including: Understanding and managing overseas regulations Dealing with Customs arrangements Global tracking Fixed fees Returns management Last mile delivery (from our regional hubs to your customers) Insurance Reselling The three biggest ecommerce trading areas in the world are UK/EU, USA/CA, and China/SE. Sellers are put off shipping to many countries because the process can be confusing and expensive for the uninitiated. Distributors are often intimidated by Customs requirements, DDU/DDP, and being able to track your products overseas. Ecom Global Systems provides support with all of these aspects because we have the network and the advanced technology platforms which provide direct and immediate access to selected global ecommerce omnichannel markets. We offer a range of solutions to our members which help you to manage your global shipping requirements efficiently and cost effectively.