Important trade organisations in Asia are: Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- To expand social and cultural harmony along with economic growth in South East Asia.
- To promote regional peace.
- To promote tax waivers for trade growth in member states.
Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC)
- To promote free trade and economic co¬operation in the Asia-Pacific Ocean region.
- To promote regional and technical cooperation among members.
