Through policies that lower the transaction costs of doing business and encourage MSMEs to internationalize. The aim of the publication is therefore to share and learn from best practice among ASEAN Member States in developing and promoting MSMEs with a global business outlook; and in the process, to profile MSMEs that have successfully accessed international markets, be it through export of goods or services, having foreign affiliates and/or branches, or having consignees for production and/or outsourcing of services overseas, so that they in turn will inspire others. The increased openness of market adds more competition to MSMEs; this in turn adds more pressure for MSMEs to lower production costs, innovate and increase productivity to remain competitive. It is hoped that the inspiring stories will encourage more MSMEs to internationalise and create their own storylines.

Aside from stimulating inspiration, ACCMSME also hopes that this publication would assist MSMEs in ASEAN to connect with each other and enhance their linkages into the regional and global supply chains.