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Asia Now eNews, February 2007

Back-to-back industry events in Asia testify to the dynamic economies in the region.   Learn more about these events and find out how your firm can reap the benefits.

ASIA IS WHERE IT'S HAPPENING... NOW! (Trade Missions and Shows in Asia)

  • Education Webinar: Malaysia and Singapore (March 8, 2007) - Participate in this webinar entitled "Strategies for Recruiting Malaysian & Singaporean Students to Your Educational Institution" and gain important insights from visa officers, commercial officers, commercial specialists, local education USA office and local education institutions to help you enter these bustling markets.

  • U.S. Automotive Trade Mission to Southern China & Thailand (March 25 - April 1, 2007) - Explore automotive opportunities in Asia’s two leading automotive markets -- Guangzhou, China and Bangkok, Thailand.  This two-stop matchmaking mission offers a unique and cost-effective opportunity to establish relationships with ideal local partners while learning first-hand the local market trends and conditions.

  • Clean-Energy Technologies Trade Mission to India and China (April 18-25, 2007) - This trade mission, to be led by Assistant Secretary for Market Access and Compliance David Bohigian, was developed to advance the objectives of the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate, a Presidential initiative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the context of sustained economic growth.  The mission will visit New Delhi and Chennai April 18-20, 2007, and Beijing and Nanjing April 23-25, 2007.

  • Auto Shanghai (April 22-28, 2007) - Promote your products to the 2nd largest automotive market in the world! The exposition, with a 12-year track record, is one of Asia’s premier automotive events, showcasing a wide range of vehicles, auto parts, and aftermarket products. Auto Shanghai 2005 had 1036 exhibitors from 26 countries and drew more than 390,000 visitors from 113 countries and regions. 

  • Building for the Future: U.S. Green Building Products Trade Mission to Asia (June 4-12, 2007) - The U.S. Department of Commerce invites you to join the Green Builiding Products Trade Mission to Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Singapore, June 4-12, 2007. This mission offers timely opportunities to tap into some of the fastest growing markets for U.S. green building products and services.

TRADE EVENTS HELD IN THE U.S.

BANKING ON DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE - March 16, 2007, World Trade Center, New Orleans, LA

Organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the World Trade Center of New Orleans, the objective of this year's conference is to introduce U.S. companies to the products and services of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) specifically to those programs targeted at mitigating financial and political risks of overseas projects and investments. Companies looking for new opportunities in emerging markets will find invaluable business intelligence, procurement leads, strategies, and contacts at this year’s conference.

 ASIA / PACIFIC BUSINESS OUTLOOK CONFERENCE  - March 26-27, 2007, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

You can still take advantage of the early registration rate of $775 until February 26. Regular rate ($925) will apply after February 26.  Please make use of USDOC Registration Code:  DOC2007

Do not miss the premier networking event to expand your Asia / Pacific Business Knowledge, Contacts and Profits! Asia/Pacific Business Outlook, brings the experts closer to you with 14 Senior Commercial Officers from American embassies, consulates and institutes in the following economies: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information on the conference or to register to attend, please visit: http://www.apbo2007.com. 

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ASIA PACIFIC TRADE PARTNERS

Bebe Montesines, CS Manila

Featured Commercial Specialist of the Month: Ms. Bebe Montesines, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Manila

Bebe is handling 21 sectors, the most active of which are Building Products/Construction Equipment and Water Resources Equipment/Service.

Click here for more information on our Commercial Specialist of the Month.

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