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25 - 27.03.2026 - VDMA activities on site.

The ASEAN region is developing into one of the most important growth zones in the global automotive market. With a population of around 680 million and an economic output on a par with Germany, the ASEAN region is becoming increasingly important.

There are various service providers and information providers that support companies in internationalising their activities. They often specialise in specific regions and/or topics.

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.

The ‘German Pavilions’ initiated by the VDMA at foreign trade fairs offer members the opportunity to present their own products and solutions at exciting markets without great expense.

As global supply chains shift, ASEAN’s strategic importance grows. This publication offers data-driven insights, manufacturing trends, and member experiences shaping growth in Southeast Asia, in collaboration with GTAI and EDB.

ASEAN’s manufacturing sector finished 2025 on a high, recording its strongest quarter in four years. While growth moderated slightly, resilient demand, rising hiring and improved confidence point to solid momentum entering 2026.

This overview is intended to support the announcement, planning and participation in relevant trade fairs and exhibitions in the sub-sectors and groups of the VDMA.

External shocks and home-grown problems are weakening the country's competitiveness.

Dr. Erik Zimmermann, Wirtgen GmbH, Chairman of the Steering Committee Asia and Stephan Oehme, responsible for the Steering Committee at VDMA Mining & Minerals, in an exclusive VDMA interview.

Every year, more than 600 VDMA members supply process technology components and systems to 150 countries around the world. Here you will find the current process technology trade fair lists.

Batam’s BBK SEZ emerges as a cost-efficient hub for manufacturing, logistics, and digital services. When linked with Singapore and Johor, the tripartite sees potential to strengthen regional supply chains and reshape the future of a tri-hub network.

Mechanical engineering has long driven innovation, but somewhere along the way, it lost its ‘cool’ factor. On 21 Nov 2025, the 10th VDMA SEA Summit gathered industry leaders to explore how to attract and engage the next generation.

Industries in Southeast Asian markets are facing challenges: Is China's overcapacity threatening to deindustrialise the region?

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.

When setting up entities abroad companies have to recruit and retain employees from different cultures and societies. Selecting executives, building local teams and balancing local staff and expats are key success factors.

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.

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.