In order to develop and grow a business, entrepreneurs have to start their business learning journey somewhere. In this episode, we introduce you to the ASEAN SME Academy platform! This is the primary platform for ASEAN SMEs to start learning business and develop digital skills. Not only do they feature more than 100 courses, but the platform also hosts other relevant resources for ASEAN SMEs. Listen to the explanation from DTI Philippine’s ARD Winston to know more about the ASEAN SME Academy!

The issue of sustainability and inclusivity are increasingly important for businesses, more so in the context of digital economy. However, a lot of small and medium businesses, especially in emerging markets, have yet to adopt them in their operations. Why does that happen? Patsian Low from Visa explains the concept of sustainability, inclusivity, and its relevance for SMEs.

Building a small business is not an easy feat. Business owners are under constant challenge in growing and developing their businesses, which could be accelerated through learning. 

Episode 0 introduces the US-ASEAN SME Podcast as a platform for business owners to learn, draw insights, and better understand the challenges of running a small business. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes!