We have delivered tailored market research and business matching solutions to thousands of companies over the past 20+ years to help them understand and enter the Southeast Asian market
Examples of Market Entry Projects We Have Undertaken
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E-commerce Opportunities in Indonesia
Orissa International was invited to speak at a forum organized by International Enterprise Singapore, to share insights on the e-commerce market opportunity in Indonesia. We presented the immense opportunity of the market (which is projected to be valued at US$130 billion by 2020), the key growth drivers, market entry channels, payment options as well as government regulations. We also covered consumer trends, highlighting the shift in consumer behavior and consumer preferences.
American Pet Food Company Seeks Entry into the Philippines
A US company consolidating pet food products from different manufacturers sought help from Orissa International to be introduced to local distributors and retail chains in the Philippines. The US company did a 3-day market visit and met with a total of ten local companies in the pet food distribution business in different areas of Metro Manila and Cebu. The company was extremely pleased with the outcome of the business matching project.
Networking Session in Jakarta for Singapore Companies in the Renewable Energy Sector
Singapore government agency SPRING Singapore hosted a renewable energy business mission to Jakarta, in tandem with the Electric, Power and Renewable Energy Indonesia 2017 trade event, which was held in Jakarta between 5-9 September 2017. Its purpose was to educate the Singapore companies participating in the mission on the business opportunities in this sector in Indonesia, what they should be aware of about doing business in the country, and also help create opportunities for business between the Singapore companies and local agents, distributors and end users in the renewable energy sector in Indonesia. Orissa International assisted by organizing a networking seminar between the mission participants and Indonesian renewable energy companies.
Connecting a Swiss Manufacturer of Custom-Engineered Compressor Products to Philippine Distributors
Orissa International assisted a Swiss manufacturer of custom-engineered compressor products with their search for a partner in the Philippines. They were introduced by our in-country trade specialists to 6 local companies prospected to do sales of their new machines and provide maintenance services. The company aims to supply to the Oil&Gas sector and other complimentary industries.
Accompaniment to Meetings in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
Our in-country trade consultants accompanied our client, a representative from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, on an itinerary of meetings to wholesale centers, retail stores and supermarkets in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, while on a Study Mission organized by the US Apple Export Council (USAEC). Our client also met with the Foreign Agricultural Service in Malaysia and Thailand, and had meetings with importers and distributors in the three markets. The study mission was aimed at helping US agricultural agencies and companies to understand the opportunities in the South East Asian market, and to meet with potential buyers.
Trade Mission to Indonesia and Singapore
Orissa International assisted six Ontario companies that participated in a business matching program organized in conjunction with the Indowater trade show held in Jakarta, and then travelled on to Singapore for a trade program organized by the Singapore Public Utilities Board. In both events, the Canadian companies had the opportunity to meet with representatives from water utilities and distributors of water and waste water equipment, and attended networking receptions, including the Canada 150 celebration in Jakarta.
Green Energy Technologies in the Philippines
Orissa International finalized a report called Green Energy Technologies in the Philippines for the EU Gateway Business Avenues Program in South East Asia. The purpose of the report is to give European companies selected for participation in the programme an introductory understanding of the target markets countries and support them in defining their strategy towards those markets. The report provides an indepth overview of the renewable energy sector in the Philippines, and delves into various green energy sectors such as wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, tidal, ocean thermal, etc. It also covers key players, government regulations as well as identifies opportunities in the market for the companies.
Invest Northern Ireland Trade Event
Orissa International was invited to participate in the “Explore Export” conference held in Belfast, Northern Ireland. During the event, representatives from the company met with NI companies that were looking to expand their exports to South East Asia, and counseled them on the opportunities in the region, the route to market, and how Orissa International could help them with next steps.
Water & Wastewater Market Studies
Orissa International has finalized a series of market studies on the water and wastewater sector, for the 6 key markets of South East Asia – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. The reports are designed to provide comprehensive and well-structured information to help a company understand the opportunities in the market, and offer a wide range of data and information collected from various sources that were built together in order to give a deeper insight into the industry.
Canadian Trade Mission to Vietnam and Singapore
This month Orissa International organized business meetings for a group of Canadian companies operating in the telco sector, which were in Singapore to participate in CommunicAsia 2017. Our trade consultants in the South East Asia identified system integrators as well as software and hardware companies across the region, prequalified their interest, and invited them to meet our clients at CommunicAsia. We organized more than 40 meetings for the delegation at the event.
Partner Search in the Education Sector
Orissa International assisted a US-based company that assists international students with finding American educational placement. We helped the company expand its global network by connecting them with local education agents in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
American Pipe Tools & Vises Comes To Market
A US-based manufacturer of professional pipe tools and vises visited Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Jakarta this month. Orissa International’s in-country teams organized logistics and business matching meetings with the product’s end-users, which are mostly medium to large enterprises from the oil, natural gas, and water sectors. The company, which had a sale on site, was very satisfied with the outcome and has expressed interest in undertaking a second business trip to the region this year.