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Have you considered selling your products or services to customers in South Asian countries?

South Asia is one of the world’s youngest and most vibrant economic regions. This huge and growing market is seeing a sustained period of strong growth, creating opportunities for UK companies across a broad range of industries.

This webinar will outline the benefits and opportunities and costs of entering the South Asian market (with a focus on India), and we will talk you through the types of support available from the Department for Business and Trade. We’ll focus specifically on the countries of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.

It will be delivered by the DBT Export Support Service based in the market, who have worked successfully to support thousands of UK exporters.

Singapore is an open, vibrant, and forward-looking country which operates as an excellent gateway for countries to expand further the Asia Pacific region. The fast-growing ASEAN and CPTPP economy is one of the UK’s largest trading partners in Southeast Asia, making it a great place to seek business opportunities in the wider region.

The UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) came into force in June 2022 and the UK also has an FTA with Singapore, meaning that the UK and Singapore have a very open and digital-friendly trading relationship. With a focus on creating inclusive digital markets, the Singapore DEA offers a great opportunity for growth through the free flow of duty-free digital content, meaning trade can be easier for businesses and consumers, for products like e-books, music streaming services, or technology services.

The DEA has created a range of opportunities for businesses to grow in Singapore in the following sectors:

• technology and smart cities
• financial and professional services
• creative industries
• innovation-led businesses
• education

The event will also provide practical insights on how to sell overseas and expand into Singapore, from an overview of market opportunities, through to advice from a panel featuring UK businesses who have already started their export journey into Singapore. Bring along your burning questions for our experts!

Want to hear from sector specialists, market experts and other companies about opportunities in the Indo-Pacific?

The Made in the UK Sold to the Indo-Pacific: Meet the Experts is a two week series of in-person events run by the UK Government and our partners.

It will support UK companies to access business opportunities across the Indo-Pacific as well as help you to navigate the support available. Delegates will meet sector and country experts who will provide intel on doing business in their markets, including what is in demand and where the opportunities are. Participants will also hear first-hand from companies who are now successfully doing business in the region.

Above all, this event is a one-stop shop for learning how to grow your business. Whether you are new to selling to the Indo-Pacific or looking to grow your presence, you can find information and support at these events. There is no cost to attend but places will be prioritised for companies that are market-ready.

The South Asia and Asia Pacific regions are expected to account for a quarter (25%) of the global growth in the decades to come. The UK sold over £84 billion worth of goods and services to these regions in 2023, which encompasses well-known markets such as India, Singapore, Japan and Australia, as well as many more including Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Join us to find out more about how to grow your business in this dynamic region.