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The ASEAN Gems and Jewellery Trade Association (AGJA)

History

The ASEAN Gems and Jewellery Trade Association (AGJA) was established in July 2018 as an international body, and officially registered on September 11, 2019, through the collaboration of all 10 ASEAN member countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei. It was founded with the primary objective of forming a stronger alliance and pursuing common interests among members — promoting, developing, and supporting business operations in the gems and jewellery industry for the maximum benefit of its members and the industry as a whole. Its membership network spans more than 10 countries both within and outside ASEAN, including China.

General Outline of AGJA’s Principles

  1. Unity & Solidarity — Uniting ASEAN as a single force to strengthen bargaining power on the global stage
  2. Trade Facilitation — Serving as a central hub for trade information exchange and industry-wide cooperation
  3. Free Trade & Design Identity — Promoting free trade and a distinctive ASEAN design identity in the jewellery sector
  4. Good Governance & Legal Framework — Emphasizing good governance, best business practices, legal infrastructure, and transparent tax strategies
  5. Knowledge & Intelligence Exchange — Sharing trade, investment, taxation, and raw material information among member associations
  6. International Collaboration — Facilitating Business Matching and Networking with global industry players through trade shows and international conferences
  7. Market Strengthening — Strengthening the ASEAN market through the ASEAN PAVILION by AGJA platform

Vision & Mission :

Focusing on strengthened unity and growth

To be a symbol of strength and unity among ASEAN nations, elevating the position of member countries on the global stage through promoting a distinctive ASEAN design identity and supporting free trade in the jewellery sector.

Mission

  1. Connect gems and jewellery businesses among members for strong and sustainable growth
  2. Represent members at international conferences, exhibitions, trade fairs, and summits
  3. Serve as a resource for legal and tax information across member countries
  4. Build a strong trade network in the gems and jewellery market
  5. Create a platform for members to showcase their business potential on the international stage

Significant objective

  • Exchange ideas among ASEAN member countries in jewellery production, design, distribution, retail, exportation, and importation
  • Emulate the best business practices and legal infrastructure among member countries, particularly in the field of taxation
  • Expand co-production, exportation, importation, and distribution rights among members
  • Assist member countries with creative strategies to engage, network, and align with present and future market demands
  • Encourage co-production projects to develop uniquely Asian jewellery designs
  • Seek the abolition of tariffs and trade restrictions on the importation and exportation of jewellery
  • Promote better understanding and goodwill among Asia-Pacific countries in the field of jewellery and related activities

 

Currently, the association’s office is located at GEMOPOLIS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, No. 38, 5th Floor, I.G.S. Building, Soi Sukapiban 2, Soi 31, Sukapiban 2 Road, Dokmai Subdistrict, Prawet District, Bangkok.

ASEAN Gems and Jewellery Trade Association

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