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Trade Mission to SE Asia

May 11-23, 2025 – International Business Event

Automation Alley invites you to join our trade mission to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, Southeast Asia’s major economic powerhouses with a strong demand for U.S.-made products, services, and technologies.

We are seeking Michigan companies to join us on this exciting trade mission. Don’t miss out‚ reserve your spot today!

  • Advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0
  • Aerospace/defense
  • Cleantech
  • IT/ICT
  • Healthcare and medical
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Food and agriculture

Why Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore?

  • These three nations are high-tech centers of innovation and fully integrated into the global economy
  • Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), economic agreements serve as a springboard for U.S. companies expanding their markets in a region that encompasses 40% of world GDP
  • Southeast Asia provides unique alternatives for companies interested in reconfiguring their regional supply chains outside of China
  • The U.S.-Singapore Free Trade agreement has elevated Singapore to become the U.S.’ eleventh largest export market with more than $47.5 billion in goods and services sold there in 2023 alone
  • Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world with more than 275 million consumers with increasing purchasing power
  • Malaysia’s robust and growing economy with a diverse industrial base makes it an attractive market for a wide range of U.S. products and services
  • The International Monetary Fund projects that Indonesia’s GDP will exceed 5.1% in 2024, Malaysia 4.4%, and Singapore 2.4%

Why Join Our Trade Mission?

  • Automation Alley trade missions are results driven having generated $2.2 billion in export sales for company participants while creating or supporting 11,225 local jobs
  • Matchmaking meetings will place you directly in touch with potential buyers and end users
  • Meet the key players you need to know to be successful in these countries. Attend business meetings with government officials and business and industry leaders who will share their firsthand insights about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Southeast Asia
  • We take care of all your planning before, during, and after the mission
  • You may qualify for a grant to reduce the costs of participating on the mission through the Michigan State Trade and Expansion Program (MI-STEP)
  • Automation Alley received the President’s “E Star” Award from Presidents Joe Biden (2021), Barack Obama (2013), and George W. Bush (2008) —the nation’s highest, most prestigious international trade award granted to organizations in recognition of their accomplishments in global trade and economic development. Only second organization in the nation to receive award three times since created by JFK in 1961

Participation is limited to ten companies and the deadline to register is March 3, 2025. The cost to participate is $3,995 for members and $4,995 for non-members. The price includes matchmaking meetings, business briefings, five-star hotel accommodation, and two group dinners.  International and domestic airfare is not included.  The Indonesia and Malaysia portion of the trip is May 11-20, 2025 (includes travel days).  The optional trip to Singapore is available May 21-23 for interested companies and will be priced separately.

This trade mission is made possible by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.  Be sure to ask about Michigan’s State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP) which may qualify your company for partial reimbursement for the costs of participating in our mission.

For more information or to register, please contact Ms. Lisa Lasser, Automation Alley’s Manager of International Business Services, at lasserl@automationalley.com or call her at 248-457-3283.

https://www.automationalley.com/trade-mission/automation-alleys-trade-mission-to-se-asia 

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