The ASEAN Gems and Jewellery Trade Association (AGJA) was established in cooperation between Gem and Jewelry Trade Association in the ASEAN region—Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia, Burnei, and Thailand. It is enrolled with the Department of Business Development, the Ministry of Commerce as a legal entity in the capacity of a trade association as of September 11, 2019. The primary aim is to advance, cultivate, and aid enterprises operating within the gem and jewelry sector in order to maximize benefits for members, and the gem and jewelry industry as a whole. It is also included gem trade associations in ASEAN countries, as well as more than ten countries outside of ASEAN. This is to foster collaboration among member organizations that share common operational principles through the joint organization of diverse activities.