INCHAM in partnership with VIETRADE, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Asian Development Bank, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), is organising a webinar on India – Mekong SME Internationalization Challenge on 21^st May 2021 from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Vietnam time/1:30 pm- 2:30 pm (IST).

India has been promoting economic cooperation and cultural ties with countries in Asia and the Pacific region through its Act East Policy. Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand (countries in The Greater Mekong Sub Region- GMS) offers immense potential for businesses in India. The region is geographically proximate and is historically and culturally well connected with India. Trade and investment between the two regions have been growing with large potential gains to both regions from integrating with each other in terms of stimulating growth, employment, and boosting resilience. Closer integration with GMS countries offers opportunities for India to diversify its exports, and better link up to the global value chains (GVCs) centred around East Asia.

FICCI in partnership with Asian Development Bank is working on India – Mekong SME Internationalization Challenge, a platform for SMEs for exploring opportunities for investment & trade between India and Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand. The programme has been funded by Asian Development Bank and supported by partners Impact Tech and Impact Hub in ASEAN countries.

This programme provides small and medium businesses an opportunity to enhance manufacturing capabilities and productivity through international trade. The programme aims to promote regional opportunities for trade and investment by providing the necessary support in early growth journey of SMEs exploring international markets.

WHO IS IT FOR?

1. SMEs employing 10 to 200 employees
2. SMEs engaged in and/or intending to engage in export or import
3. Firms seeking new business alliances, engage in technology and innovations trade or access new market
4. Intending to expand distributor network in the program coverage countries
5. Looking to invest in new market

FOCUS SECTORS: Agri & Food Processing, Auto Components, Garments & Textiles, IT & ITES, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE PROJECT (FOR SMEs SELECTED)

1. Capacity Building training
2. Growth plan development support
3. Mentoring by trade experts
4. Business Networking through matchmaking

The webinar is aimed to give a holistic view of the programme and its benefits to SME participating companies of Vietnam.

Program flyer

Training module- India- Mekong SME Internalisation Challenge