ASEAN officials in Auckland

New Zealand exporters are setting their sights on the ASEAN group of countries.

Officials from the organisation are in Auckland for a meeting with exporters today to discuss trade opportunities.

Auckland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Michael Barnett says the countries of ASEAN form a huge market, as they have twice the population of the United States on half the land base with total trade worth about $700 billion. He says that is a huge opportunity for New Zealand.

Mr Barnett says exporters will be looking for a competitive edge to do business in ASEAN countries.

* ASEAN MEMBER COUNTRIES

Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Laos
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam

- NEWSTALK ZB