Singapore Investment Seminar 2019 | Asia Briefing Ltd. | 21 May 2019 | SBF Office Centre, 160 Robinson Rd, Singapore 068914

For the past year, manufacturers and investors in Asia have been working to understand the impliactions of the US-China trade dispute and find solutions to mitigate its effects. Vietnam has emerged as a preferred destination for export producers looking for an alternative to China, in large part due to its proximity to the Middle Kingdom, cheap labor force, stable government, good infrastructure, and expansive network of free trade agreements. The government's commitment to open trade through free trade agreements make Vietnam stand out amongst ASEAN countries competitng for foreign investment. Therefore, in his presentation Max will cover:

• The background on the trade war and its impact on Singaporean Businesses exporting to the Untied States, longer term pressures being placed on manufacturing in China, and why companies are choosing to invest in Vietnam;
• Comparison of FTA networks between Singapore, China, and Vietnam, and preferential rules of origin requirements in Vietnam;
• The technical process to obtain certificates of origin; and
• Case studies on the China +1 model and Singapore +1 model.

2019 Speaker

Maxfield Brown
Manager, Business Intelligence, Ho Chi Minh City Office

2019 Sponsors

• Dezan Shira & Associates
• Business Intelligence Manager
• Maxfield Brown