Opportunity without Borders: Unlocking France’s Strategic Horizons in Southeast Asia

Expand into ASEAN: explore JS SEZ incentives & regional strategies at our Paris event.

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the Malaysian Investment and Development Authority (MIDA) and one of Asia’s leading banks, the United Overseas Bank (UOB) invite you:

🗓 Monday, 22 September
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Credit Agricole CIB, 12 Place des États-Unis, CS 70052, 92547 Montrouge

This session offers a unique opportunity to explore Southeast Asia’s dynamic growth landscape and discover how French companies can benefit from regional expansion strategies, including the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS SEZ)—a rising hotspot for cross-border investment.

Featured Speakers & Topics

Naomin Tan, Regional Director (Europe), EDB

Topic: Gateway to Southeast-Asia: Accelerate Regional Expansion with Confidence

·       Southeast Asia’s growth story

·       Leveraging Singapore’s strategic position for business, innovation, and talent access

Nor Azila Wirda BINTI MOHD DIN, Deputy Director, MIDA Paris

Topic: JS SEZ Revealed: Incentives, Location Perks & Strategic Wins

·       Malaysia’s economic outlook and policies

·       Investment opportunities for French companies in the JS SEZ

Sai Chao Yong, Head of FDI Advisory Euro Asia Team, UOB

Topic: Global Shifts, Local Gains: How Trade Trends Are Creating New Opportunities

·       Trends and opportunities in the Big ASEAN-5 (Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia)

·       Impact of global trade shifts, including US tariffs

·       How UOB and partners like Credit Agricole support regional ventures

Why Attend?

ASEAN is poised to become the third-largest economy globally by 2030, with a youthful population of over 600 million. The region offers compelling opportunities for sales growth, manufacturing diversification, and strategic investment.

The JS SEZ, four times the size of Singapore and twice the size of Shenzhen, is set to become a major hub for cross-border trade and innovation—making it a prime location for forward-looking companies looking to leverage on the complementary strengths of Johor and Singapore, as part of a holistic and integrated Southeast Asia strategy.

RSVP by 15 September by sending an email to Melissa (melissa.brandner(@)uobgroup.com) to secure your spot.

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