ASEAN-INDIA Business Forum 2017

UNLOCKING ASIA'S NEXT GROWTH ENGINES:
ASEAN & INDIA

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With a market of almost 2 billion people and a combined GDP of US$4.5 trillion, Southeast Asia and India are slated to be next growth engines of Asia. The Committee for the Future Economy (CFE) has similarly identified both markets as having strong potential that companies can tap into.

The ASEAN-INDIA Business Forum will focus on two fast growing sectors – Manufacturing and Consumerism – that companies can look forward to as next areas of growth.

This forum will gather thought leaders from the public and private sectors to share the opportunities and outlook of these two sectors. Invited Ministers will also share their future plans and views on how greater economic integration and connectivity among the markets could enhance the business environment.

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Event Details

Date: 21 April 2017
Time: 8.00am - 2.30pm
Venue: Begonia Ballroom, Level 3, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre

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Market/ Sector Information

Home to a quarter of the world's population, India and ASEAN have rarely been far from the minds of Singapore companies looking to grow beyond our shores. Singapore companies approach these markets with cautious optimism, balancing their strong potential with challenging investment environments. This balance is set to shift as a global economic slowdown coincides with a renewed will for economic progress and integration in India and ASEAN. The Modi government has formulated a series of domestic growth plans while the "Act East" policy calls for closer economic partnership with ASEAN. New administrations in Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam, amongst others, have made effort and progress to create a warmer welcome for foreign investors.
 
Singapore companies need to focus on India and ASEAN as they emerge as Asia's next growth engines, powered by a growing army of middle class consumers. Pan-regional strategies must complement country specific plans as these markets become more integrated. Manufacturing and Consumerism are sectors facing immediate growth and change as supply chains and product offerings shift to adapt to consumer demand. Technology will accelerate and intensify these shifts as we embrace the future economy.

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