The Australia Southeast Asia Business Exchange program aims to increase two-way trade between Australia and Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia’s expanding economy and growing middle class make the region a top export destination. There is an increasing market for Australian food, digital products, healthcare, education and training, as well as resources and expertise to support the region’s clean energy transition.
Australian business can also tap into Southeast Asia’s advanced manufacturing and tech sectors to diversify their supply chains.
The Australia Southeast Asia Business Exchange program includes:
- targeted business missions to Southeast Asia in priority sectors
- after-visit support for Australian companies
- programs to raise awareness of opportunities between Australia and Southeast Asia
- marketing campaigns to promote Australian goods and services in the region
- a marketing campaign in Australia to raise awareness of opportunities to buy from, invest in and travel to Southeast Asia.
Austrade is working with business and industry, alongside our colleagues across government to deliver the Southeast Asia Business Exchange program.
Find out more about how you can step ahead with Southeast Asia.
Business missions
As part of the Southeast Asia Business Exchange, we deliver sector-focused business missions. These allow Australian exporters to gain on the ground experience in markets that present key growth opportunities.
Working alongside our sector leads onshore, our regional teams develop bespoke programs for mission participants. Delegates can expect:
- tailored business matching sessions and networking opportunities
- site visits
- Q&As with market leaders
- participation in key industry events.
Interested in participating in an upcoming business mission to Southeast Asia? To receive updates about future missions and events, sign up to Austrade’s Southeast Asia newsletter.
We chose to participate in the maritime decarbonisation mission to explore exciting business expansion opportunities in Southeast Asia. The program offered a unique chance to network with regional businesses, partners, government stakeholders and other Australian business on the exchange.
David Stribley, Co-founder of HAMR Energy
Help for Australian exporters
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Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040
The strategy sets out a practical pathway to increase Australia’s two-way trade and investment and deepen economic engagement with Southeast Asia.
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