We are a diverse group of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) from across the Asia Pacific region. In leveraging our combined resources, we aim to help you capitalize on trade opportunities and grow your business. The Asia Pacific MSME Trade Coalition (AMTC) is a Council of ABTA. WE are A VOICE FOR SMALLER COMPANIES.

MSMEs serve as important engines for trade and economic growth in the Asia Pacific. They account for 96% of all enterprises and employ 62% of the labour workforce (Asian Development Bank, 2015). For instance, there are over 188,000 MSMEs in Singapore, 650,000 MSMEs in Malaysia and over 50 million MSMEs in larger economies such as India and China.

These small companies have a huge influence on trade, but face several challenges. In particular, they do not have ready access to government officials, and even when and if they do, they lack the ability to communicate and couch their problems in ways that government officials will feel compelled to act on. As a result, they are not able to compete with larger corporations who have dedicated government relations teams, created expressly for this purpose. AMTC can help level the playing field and allow you to compete with them on a more equal footing.