MARKET OF THE MONTH: SOUTH KOREA
The
Republic of Korea (South Korea) is a market of many opportunities
for experienced American companies of all sizes. It is the
7th largest U.S. export market, the 6th largest market for
U.S. high technology goods, and is in the top five in the world
for broadband penetration rate and for cellular/mobile
subscription rate.
Although classified as a modern country with its excellent transportation infrastructure, cosmopolitan architecture, and highly advanced telecommunications network, South Korea remains very traditional when it comes to doing business. Click here to learn more about the 11th largest economy in the world and the elements that come into play when selling into the market.
BEING GLOBAL STARTS LOCAL
ASIA / PACIFIC BUSINESS OUTLOOK CONFERENCE
March 26-27, 2007, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Early Registration: $775 (until February 26) Regular Registration: $925 (after February 26)
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, hosted by the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, with the full support of the U.S. Commercial Service, is the longest running, most successful regional conference of its kind focusing specifically on Asian markets. This conference has made a difference for U.S. exporters, and has become the premier U.S. commercial trade event focusing on the Asia/Pacific region. 2007 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. They will speak in small-group workshops and be available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO participants.
For more information on the conference or to register to attend, please visit: http://www.apbo2007.com
April 2-3, Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Mobile, Alabama
The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce will host the regional World Trade Conference April 1-3, 2007 at Marriott's Grand Hotel and Resort in Point Clear. The 2007 conference will focus on Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Speakers include Senior Foreign Commercial Service officers from Japan, Taiwan and Korea., Lt. General Daniel Christman, U.S. Army (Ret.), and Senior Vice President for International Affairs of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Click here for more information on the conference and online registration.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ASIA PACIFIC TRADE PARTNERS
Featured Commercial Specialist of the Month: Mr. Kitisorn Sookpradist, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Bangkok
Khun Kitisorn handles the following industry sectors: Aviation, Commercial Defense, Electric Power, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemicals, Plastics, and Composites, Harbors and Ports, Marine Transportation, Commercial Vessels/Equipment, and Pleasure Boats/Accessories.
Click here for more information on our Commercial Specialist of the Month.
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