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.
As a result, the association is regarded as a central organization facilitating the exchange of trade information, and serving as an international linkage center within the ASEAN region, as well as facilitate collaboration within the jewel and accessory sectors to foster and uphold mutual comprehension. Besides, the association is serving as a hub for the exchange of business intelligence for the entirety of the gem and jewelry sector, and being prepared to forge robust alliances to ensure the industry’s long-term viability.
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.