Take advantage of this unique opportunity to access these promising markets of SouthEast Asia.

Dates	Itinerary/Location
August 4-5, 2008	Business Meetings in Manila, Philippines
August 7-8, 2008	Business Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand
August 11-12, 2008	Business Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BEST SALES PROSPECTS:

• Electro-Medical Equipment
• Respiratory Devices and Oxygen Therapy
• Medical/Surgical Devices and Equipment for Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Infection Control
• Ultrasonic Scanning Machines
• X-ray and Radiation Equipment
• Dialysis Instruments and Apparatus
• Other devices for Opthalmic, Neurological, Urinary and Respiratory Treatments

MISSION GOALS:

The medical equipment trade mission will showcase U.S. medical equipment and technology to improve health care delivery and support the health care programs in each country. The mission offers an excellent opportunity for U.S. companies to promote products in these markets. The objective of the mission is to facilitate market entry and/or increase sales for U.S. suppliers of medical devices, as well as provide first-hand market information and access to potential business partners.

Criteria and Cost of participation

• Relevance of a company’s business to mission goals.

• Potential for business in the selected markets for the company.

• Company must supply adequate information on its products/services, and on its market objectives, in order to facilitate appropriate matching with potential business partners.

• Company’s product or service must be either produced in the United States, or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least 51 percent U.S. content of the value of the finished product or service.

• Timeliness of a company’s signed application and participation agreement, including a$3,500. The participation fee does not include travel, lodging, and most meals.

MATCHMAKER BUSINESS MEETINGS AND MORE...

A team of U.S. Commercial Service industry experts in these markets will identify quality business contacts in the healthcare industry and arrange personalized schedule appointments for your company. As a participant, you will be provided with meeting space, in-depth market briefings, hospitality, interpreters and full logistical support.

To register, please click here:  https://www.buyusa.gov/philippines/en/medicaltrademission.html

or contact Ms. Maryavis Bokal, Newport Beach Export Assistance Center at phone: 1-949-660-1688 Ext 117, email: Maryavis.Bokal@mail.doc.gov,or the ASIA HEALTHCARE TEAM Ms. Dey Robles: fax: +632-888-6606; Email: Dey.Robles@N0SPAM.N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov