The Pan-Asian E-Commerce was founded in July 2000 by CrimsonLogic (Singapore), TRADE-VAN Information Services Co. (Taiwan), and TRADELINK Electronic Commerce Ltd (Hong Kong SAR). In January 2001, two additional members joined the alliance. They are China International Electronic Commerce Center, CIECC (China) and Korea Trade Network (KTNET). The PAA now comprises six Founding Members and three Ordinary Members.

The alliance aims to promote and provide secure, trusted, reliable and value-adding IT infrastructure and facilities to enhance seamless trade globally. Businesses from the participating countries can look forward to uninterrupted cross-border trading, with ready acceptance of cross-border approvals and certification policy, secure and reliable paperless trade and transactions, and the convenience of working with the Alliance as a single point of contact.

Combined membership of the parties now exceeds 120,000 organisations, representing almost all active trading enterprises in the Asian market.
 
About the Members
CrimsonLogic
CrimsonLogic offers innovative and secure B2B, B2G and G2G solutions in key sectors such as trade and logistics, legal and healthcare sectors. It enables businesses and governments to connect and collaborate seamlessly with their customers and partners, anytime, anywhere. As an Application Service Provider (ASP) with 15 years of experience, CrimsonLogic has set industry standards with world-first solutions such as TradeNet, eStamping and Electronic Filing System, and continues to pioneer revolutionary solutions around the world. Beyond ASP services, CrimsonLogic provides systems integration, consulting and licensing of proprietary technology components. It also delivers trusted services in business intelligence, eLearning and security. Headquartered in Singapore, CrimsonLogic has over 500 staff in nine international offices including a wholly-owned software development centre. Visit www.crimsonlogic.com for more information.









   
Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd (DNT)
Established in 1989, DNT the pioneer and specialist in managing port and Customs-related e-transactions in Malaysia. It owns and operates Malaysia's most established e-commerce trade and business exchange that handles some 40 million electronic transactions and RM1.8 billion Customs duty payment annually. Further information on the company can be obtained from its website, www.dagangnet.com.









   
CAT Telecom Public Company Limited (CAT Telecom)

CAT Telecom Public Company Limited has established itself as an outstanding leader in telecommunication industry in Thailand. With the robust networks of terrestrial, satellite and submarine cables, CAT Telecom provides all kinds of high quality, domestic and international, telecommunication services and other related services. CAT Telecom is determined to continuously develop its services to efficiently respond to the increasing and changing demands of customers with a strong emphasis on superior service quality and innovations.

CAT EDI is one of our services which facilitates electronic data interchange among business and government sectors. CAT EDI allows trading partners to do business transaction with standard and proven technology. We provide ease of connection with business and government sectors such as the Royal Thai Customs for electronic declaration documents, the Port Authority of Thailand for e-Manifest service. We also connect several banks allowing the transaction of Financial Electronic Data Interchange(FEDI) for customs tax payments.

CAT Telecom Public Company Limited, Empowering Thais Communication. Please visit www.cattelecom.co.th for more information.
   
China International Electronic Commerce Center, CIECC
CIECC is a direct affiliate agency of China Ministry of Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC). Founded in February 1996 as the constructing and operating unit of China International Electronic Commerce Network, the mainstream network of the country's key informatization project during the Ninth Five-year Plan Period -- Golden Gate Project, CIECC has been operating the safe international e-commerce platform, providing all-directional e-commerce applied services to foreign trade and economic administrative organs at various levels and all kinds of import and export enterprises. 97 cities have opened their nodes; networks within MOFTEC and networks of MOFTEC, provincial and municipal agencies in charge of foreign trade, special commissioners' offices, 6 biggest import and export chambers of commerce, overseas organizations of MOFTEC and other relevant ministries and commissions have been connected. As an e-commerce service institution at national level, CIECC provides the services including e-government system construction and operation, e-commerce to enterprises, value-added information service, security authentication and software development. So far, most of governmental trade administration have been realized through China International E-commerce Network, ie Administration of quota and license verification, Electronic bidding, Networked administration of processing trade etc. CIECC enjoy a high-tech contingent consisting of e-Commerce experts and experienced administrative personnel. It has more than 800 staff with sub-branches in nearly one hundred cities all over the country. Visit www.ec.com.cn for more information.
   
Korea Trade Network

KTNET was founded in Dec. 1991, in order to help trading companies increase their international competitiveness by the Trade and Logistics automation system to reduce cost and time trading businesses in Korea. Its paid-in capital is $56 million, as of Nov 1998. In 1997, after several years of development, KTNET completed The Trade Automation Service. This service processes all trade-related business, from foreign exchange, to customs clearance and logistics through EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). All related government agencies and trade companies including the Customs Service, customs brokers, financial institutions, agencies, shippers and insurance companies are now connected to the Trade Automation System, which saves up about $3 billion per year nationwide. By taking advantage of our accumulated know-how and technology, we are able to provide a variety of information & communication services such as, EDI service for distribution, Internet, customs clearance information, trade inquiry, EDI/EC service and education. Visit www.ktnet.com for more information.
   
TEDMEV
TEDMEV was founded on April 2000, is owned by Macau SAR government and the "Industrial and Commercial Development Fund" (FDIC). The mission of Tedmev is to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, in general, for B2B (Business to Business) and, in particular, for G2B (Government to Business) by means of providing secure and reliable e-Commerce (EDI) services in Macau SAR. For more information about Tedmev, please visit www.tedmev.com.
   
Trade-Van Information Services Company

Predecessor of TRADE-VAN was established in 1990 as cargo clearance planning and promotion task force of the Ministry of Finance. The task force was privatized and names as TRADE-VAN Information Services Co in 1996. TRADE-VAN Information Services Co. provides integrated e-business solutions and services such as e-procurement management, e-supply chain management, e-demand chain management, global logistics, trade insurance, banks and internet data center for Taiwan Large enterprises, government agencies and the trade community with a client base of over 22,000 corporations and digital certificate management service for all its customers. Visit www.tradevan.com.tw for more information.
   
Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited

Established in 1988, Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited (?Tradelink?), a joint venture between the Hong Kong SAR Government and private sector shareholders, is a leading provider of trade-related electronic services for both Hong Kong and international business communities. Over the years, by perfecting its infrastructure and developing services that meet users? practical needs, Tradelink has earned the trust of the trading community and built a superb reputation that underscores its dominance in the public e-trading services sector. It offers a unique range of customer support solutions, designed specifically to help customers gain maximum benefits from e-commerce. It makes the use of electronic services as affordable, convenient and user-friendly as possible for its customers. On 28 October 2005, Tradelink was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 0536). For more information about Tradelink, please visit www.tradelink.com.hk











   
TEDI (Trade Electronic Data Interchange) from Japan
The Trade Electronic Data Interchange (TEDI) was founded with the support of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The system was designed with the aim of achieving greatly enhanced efficiency and reduced costs in trade practices through the computerization of trade-related documents and use of the Internet. Japan Electronic Trade service, Inc, (JETS) was established to ensure the smooth functioning of the T.E.D.I. system, JETS works to prevent any risks which may accompany the conversion of various trade documents into digital data, and by managing and operating the T.E.D.I system while maintaining the utmost concern for security, JETS is contributing to the further development and expansion of the trade industry. T.E.D.I. is expected to become a new type of trade wind for the 21st century, and JETS functions as the powerful sail which is catching that wind and converting it into motion. Visit www.tediclub.com for more information.
 


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