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Held on 3rd to 5th September 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
On September 22, 2025, the VDMA is offering a full-day face-to-face event in Frankfurt for members who want to sharpen their ASEAN strategy. Also present: Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) and regional business development agencies.
Keep up to date with the latest news from Southeast Asia with the new VDMA newsletter. Subscribe now to receive relevant regional updates every two months — exclusively for VDMA members.
Digital, secure, and efficient. The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace passport stamping.
VDMA America recently held their first Executive Roundtable at GEDA USA in League City, Texas, providing the American leadership of our members’ subsidiaries a valuable opportunity to network and exchange insights on key topics impacting our industry
This overview aims to support awareness, planning, and participation in relevant trade fairs and exhibitions across the VDMA subsectors and groups.
The manufacturer of strapping and end-of-line packaging technology, expands global footprint one strap at a time with grand opening of second facility in Malaysia
In light of Trump’s tariffs, analysts highlight ASEAN’s risks from trade tensions but remain optimistic about the region's resilience. Singapore’s semiconductor industry stays cautious, exporters diversify suppliers and customers amid uncertainties.
Intercompany license agreements between the parent company in Germany/Europe and the subsidiary in China are of considerable importance in practice.
India's Interim Union Budget for 2024 projects a reduction in the revised fiscal deficit and a decline in inflation. These key economic indicators signal a promising future for the Indian economy, even amidst global economic uncertainties.
Malaysia and Singapore launched the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) in January 2025. The new economic initiative aims to drive significant business growth with as many as 50 projects and create 20,000 skilled jobs.
In February, the ASEAN manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 51.5, the highest in seven months, from 50.4 in January. This marks the highest reading since July 2023.
With a liaison office for the ASEAN region, the VDMA aims to support European mechanical engineering in the region. Tiffany Ang has been representing the VDMA in the ASEAN region based in Singapore since January 6, 2025.
We have updated our interactive report on foreign affiliates.
The Western Balkans is a procurement market on our doorstep. Metal, wood and plastics processing as well as the textile industry and IT offer opportunities for nearshoring.
The tips for business success in the United States have been updated. The exclusive publication for VDMA members is now available in German and English.
Reports on user industries in China
Short-term work assignments in the UK are possible without a visa on the basis of a purchase or leasing contract. Otherwise a visa is required.
The EU and U.S. should finally bury the hatchet on this half-decade-long trade dispute that has triggered uncertainty and increased costs for manufacturers in both markets.
There are many reasons for European companies to think about diversification of supply chains, production sites and sales markets. Indonesia is increasingly coming into focus in the machinery and plant engineering sector.
What are the effects of the IRA on the American market and what are the consequences for the European mechanical and plant engineering industry? Current VDMA publication provides an overview.
Updated edition 2023 is available.
Since the Arab Spring in 2011, Egypt has undergone a sometimes tumultous, but overall dynamic economic development.
VDMA member companies consider different strategies to minimize decoupling risks in both markets. The full report is available for download.
Southeastern Europe encompasses many different markets - VDMA Foreign Trade provides information
VDMA Foreign Trade supports and accompanies member companies in expanding foreign sales into future markets with potential.
Peter Steindl, managing partner of FAWEMA GmbH, describes himself as a great friend of Africa. He talks about the company's start in Africa and gives tips on building up business.
The VDMA eNewsletter Japan provides information on economic developments in Japan.
Get informed about current developments in India.
Get informed about what's happening in China
The VDMA offers events on current foreign trade topics, on the web and live on site.
More and more VDMA members want to find out about the structure and economic situation of their customers or potential partners in China. The VDMA offices in China have taken up this demand and now offer a corresponding service via the local VDMA service company.
The revision of the tips brochure on doing business in China is now available. It contains highlights on the most important aspects of trading with China and at the same time links them to the respective experts in the VDMA.
China, currently the second most important sales market in the world, is important for the German automation industry. China also ranks second in terms of investment by the German capital goods industry.
The VDMA Foreign Trade team supports VDMA member companies in the internationalization of mechanical and plant engineering. We provide you with practical support in all matters relating to foreign business.
China, India, Japan, USA, Brazil or Singapore: Our VDMA liaison offices abroad help you with your commitment in the most important foreign markets.
