April 1, 2009 United Parcel Service, 643 W 43rd Street (entrance on 12th avenue), New York, NY

Join the U.S. Commercial Service, UPS and the American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce at 8:30 am on April 1 2008, at UPS Headquarters as we present in-country experts on Singapore and the Southeast Asian countries of Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia as well as trade finance, and logistics specialists to help you penetrate these important markets.

Singapore - Many companies have found Southeast Asia an excellent place to do business, and the best way to do so is by using Singapore as a gateway. Ease of doing business in Singapore is on par with the U.S. with a per capita GDP of $45, 430 predicted in 2009. 

Malaysia - The National Association of Manufacturers reports that Malaysia is the 10^th largest export market for U.S. manufactured goods with a 3.2% GDP growth predicted  in 2009. Additionally, Malaysia purchases more U.S. exports per capita than European powerhouses Germany and France, as well as Asian giant Japan.

Indonesia:   The largest economy in Southeast Asia with a growing population of 230 million.  Indonesia is expected to do well in 2009, with a GDP growth of 3.4% despite the global recession.  Leading sectors for U.S. exports include aerospace, education, ICT, and health foods.

Vietnam – Is experiencing the largest growth in Southeast Asia, with 5.2% GDP growth predicted in 2009. The government is making grounds in dealing with corruption, making it a favorite destination for many U.S. exporters. 

Breakfast and materials will be provided. The cost of this seminar is $40.

Registration for this seminar has been closed.  For questions regarding the seminar please contact Carmela Mammas at Carmela.Mammas@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov  or by phone at 212-809-2676.

Agenda and Featured Speakers:

8:30-9:00        Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00-9:30        Welcoming and Logistics

UPS Representative (TBD)

9:30-10:15      Singapore and the Southeast Asia Gateway
Daniel Thompson, Chief Commercial Consul, American Embassy, Singapore

10:15-10:35    Business Opportunities in Indonesia
Wayne Forest, Executive Director, American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce 

10:35-10:45    Break

10:45-11:15    Country Panel Discussion: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam
Wan Latiff, Trade Commissioner, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
Hung Manh Nguyen, Executive Director, Vietnam Trade Center
Daniel Thompson, Chief Commercial Consul, American Embassy, Singapore

11:15-11:45    Getting Paid in Southeast Asia
Kyle Jackson, Relationship Manager, Asia & Middle East, Export Import Bank of the Unites States, Washington D.C.

11:45-12:00    Networking

12:00-12:30    UPS Facilities Tour (optional)