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India is one of the top sales markets for metallurgical equipment. In 2024, the country ranks second behind the US in terms of global exports of metallurgical machinery and equipment.

With an 8.5% share of total global exports, the Southeast Asian markets are already among the most important sales regions for metallurgical machinery and equipment.

Indonesia is on its way to establishing itself as a major player in the global aluminium market - with a strong raw material base, growing industrialization and ambitious sustainability goals.

The Singapore Summit has been the meeting place for VDMA members in the ASEAN region for ten years. The new VDMA liaison office aims to strengthen the mechanical engineering network in Southeast Asia.

For the first time in 26 years, ASEAN has expanded its ranks, with Timor-Leste officially admitted as the grouping’s 11th member on 26 Oct 2025.

In September, the ASEAN manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 51.6 from 51.0 in August, marking the strongest improvement since July 2024 and signalling continued expansion in the ASEAN manufacturing sector.

Global manufacturing is at a crossroads. Companies must balance workforce investment with automation, boosting productivity, retaining Gen Z talent, and preparing for AI-powered “dark factories” to stay competitive and future-ready.

The exclusive Chart Pack ASEAN bundles current economic and industry data from Southeast Asia in clear graphics and provides member companies with a well-founded overview of growth trends, trade flows and market opportunities.

With 69 exhibiting member companies, the trade fair was once again characterized by a strong presence of VDMA members. A total of 82 companies from Germany exhibited at the trade fair, occupying around 3,500 square meters of exhibition space.

The trade fair year 2026 calls solution providers from the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors to Mumbai, Beijing, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, among others. Private sector booths will add extras in Rio and the home market Hamburg.

VDMA Summit in Singapore offers a deep dive on Indonesia. The event is the only networking platform for the mechanical engineering industry in the region.

Vietnam is in the midst of a far-reaching administrative reform that is realigning the country politically and economically - with consequences for European mechanical engineering companies.

Every year, Mining Indonesia in Jakarta is a central meeting place for the international mining industry - and 2025 was no exception.

The additional tariffs imposed by the USA on imports from Southeast Asia are placing a heavy burden on the region.

Europe's mechanical engineering companies are facing major challenges in Southeast Asia. More local proximity, strategic adaptation and the courage to question familiar ways of thinking are needed.

For the first time with federally funded joint stand, registration still possible until 5.12.

On September 22, 2025, Forum Manufacturing-X had the special opportunity to welcome a delegation from the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA) to VDMA in Frankfurt.

The EU and Indonesia finalised on 23 September 2025 the negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). VDMA welcomes this, as our export-oriented industry needs new markets.

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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.

On August 7, 2025, Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed State Council Decree No. 814, officially releasing the Decision of the State Council on Amending the Regulations of China on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners.

The positive experience with the annual focus country and the successful contributions from market participants, the AHKs and local associations provide the basis for this.

India’s FDI Rise: A decade of decisive growth and global confidence

5th Management Meeting for Construction Equipment and Building Material Plant Engineering hosted by Liebherr in Singapore. Market has recently grown significantly, but Chinese dominance is unbroken.

Good news for European companies: the EU's free trade agreement with Indonesia is an important success for more rules-based trade worldwide.

VDMA organizes delegation trip on the occasion of Philconstruct in Manila in November 2025. Philippine construction industry benefits from infrastructure programs and expects strong growth.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which was officially agreed at the beginning of 2025, is a joint project between Singapore and Malaysia with the aim of exploiting economic synergies between the two countries.

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

On 17 June 2025, the meeting of the Steering Committee Asia took place at Wirtgen GmbH in Windhagen and was a major networking event. Various important topics were discussed.

On May 20, 2025, the EU published its 17th package of sanctions against Russia. The measures (5 amending regulations) all come into force on May 21, 2025. Some of the tightened sanctions are also relevant for the mechanical and plant engineering industry.

The VDMA informs its members twice a year about the development of the chemical industry in Brazil, China, France, Turkey, the USA and the United Kingdom.

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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.

The webinar on May 20, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., is the first in a series of events organized by the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE), VDMA e.V. and Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI).

On the initiative of the VDMA Forum Process Technology, several water trade fairs have once again made it into the German government's foreign trade fair program in 2025. The destinations are not just in the east and the west.

Singapore’s Budget 2025 presents significant opportunities for businesses to reduce costs, invest in workforce development, and adopt digital innovations.