A pro-business government environment, stable political and legal systems with the ideal pre-requisites for growth and profits.
Attractive tax incentive packages, which allow, among others, companies to enjoy full corporate tax exemption of up to 15 years.
Productive manpower and wage rates of between 8 to 10 times cheaper than many developed countries.
A diversified economy with vast business opportunities both in resource-based and non-resource-based industries.
Equipped with one of the most well-developed infrastructure and logistical network in Southeast Asia.
Home to more than 4,000 foreign companies from 40 countries.
Intellectual property protection which conforms to international standards.
A dynamic trading nation with two-way trade between US and Malaysia reaching US$32.4 billion in 2008, making Malaysia the 18th largest trading partner of the USA.
A member of ASEAN with the advantage of immediate access to the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) of more than 577 million consumers with a combined GDP of $1400 billion.
Outstanding quality of life with rich diversity of cultures, modern medical facilities and international schools.
As a seminar participant, you will have the opportunity to seek clarification directly from the Hon. Mustapha Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia on matters related to your business interest and also gain a better understanding of the following:
The current economic and political situations in Malaysia.
Business opportunities in the manufacturing and manufacturing-related services sectors in Malaysia.
Trade opportunities between the U.S.A. and Malaysia.
Latest developments on the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), India and China.
You will also have the opportunity to hear from a representative of a Bay Area firm who will speak on the company’s experience of doing business in Malaysia.
One-on-one meeting session will afford you the opportunity to meet with Malaysian businessmen seeking to do business with Bay Area companies. The Malaysian business delegates are eager to meet with Bay Area companies to discuss business collaboration through joint venture and technology transfer in the manufacturing project, trade of products and services and contract manufacturing.
9:00 a.m. Registration of Participants
10:00 a.m. Opening Remarks
by Chairman of Seminar
Mr. Thomas J. Finn
Managing Director, Finn & Company LLC
10:05 a.m. Keynote Address
by the Hon. Mustapha Mohamed
Minister of International Trade
and Industry,Malaysia
10:45 a.m. Video Presentation on
“Malaysia: Your Profit Center in Asia”
11:00 a.m. Coffee Break
11:15 a.m. Address by
Guest Speaker
11:35 a.m. Question & Answer Session
12:30 p.m. -
2:00 p.m.
Lunch hosted by
The Hon. Mustapa Mohamed,
Minister of International Trade
and Industry, Malaysia
2:30 p.m. -
5:00 p.m.
One-on-one Meetings
between Malaysian delegates and
US businessmen