Project References
We have delivered tailored market research and business matching solutions to thousands of companies over the past 20+ years to help them understand and enter the Southeast Asian market
Examples of Market Entry Projects We Have Undertaken
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Report on the Used Car Market in the Philippines
Orissa International developed a study focused on the Philippines’s market for second-hand cars. Orissa International’s research team in the Philippines highlighted key trends and latest developments for the second-had car market, reporting official statistics for the number of renewals for vehicles registrations, and identifying leading online platforms for the market, outlining their business model. The report also described some of the ways that used car dealers are obtaining their inventory to sell in the Philippines, as well as the process and documentation required by dealers and private sellers for the purchase of used vehicles in the Southeast Asian country.
Business Matching to Introduce Voice Banking and Voice Synthesis Services to Thailand and Vietnam
Our client is a US-based AI and neural voice company that provides expert guidance and support to clients utilizing technologies like Azure OpenAI, Neural Voice TTS or STT, and Data Analytics with PowerBI. Its services encompass voice banking and voice synthesis technology, with the latter aimed at empowering individuals with speech impairments, granting them enhanced independence. Orissa International undertook business matching for the client in Thailand and Vietnam, where it aimed to connect with Microsoft Azure system integrators. In Thailand, we connected the client to a leading global ICT solutions provider and a global cloud specialist. In Vietnam, the client met with three companies: one, a leading IT solutions provider serving various sectors; another specializing in automation solutions; and the third, a pioneering internet service provider with a wide-ranging clientele.
Connecting Wood Suppliers from Virginia to Indonesian Buyers
Orissa International supported three Virginia lumber companies at the ‘International Furniture Manufacturing Component Exhibition 2023’ (IFMAC) held in Jakarta from September 20th to 23rd, 2023. Our role included assisting with booth setup and facilitating business matching during the trade show. Additionally, we organized business meetings for one of the companies in Surabaya prior to the event. In total, we arranged 11 meetings with potential Indonesian buyers, such as flooring and furniture manufacturers and hardwood importers and distributors. These efforts have opened doors to promising sales prospects for the Virginian lumber companies in the Indonesian market.
Seminar for a Brazilian Association in Indonesia
Our client, an association comprising Brazilian rendering companies that process animal slaughter by-products, approached Orissa International for support in organizing a seminar during the Indonesian International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing, and Aquaculture Exposition (ILDEX) 2023. This seminar served as a platform for ABRA to introduce its members and their products to potential buyers and partners in Indonesia. Orissa International played a crucial role in coordinating the logistics of the seminar and identifying and inviting various Indonesian companies, including animal feed millers, animal feed distributors, pet food manufacturers, relevant trade associations, as well as swine, poultry, cattle, and fish farms. The seminar drew participation from more than 30 local and international companies eager to explore ABRA’s product offerings.
US-based Industrial Safety Company Meets Potential Partners in Singapore and Malaysia
Our client, a US-based company with a focus on creating high-quality safety products to prevent slips and falls since 1992, recently participated in the Gastech 2023 tradeshow in Singapore. As part of our efforts to facilitate business expansion, we arranged business matching meetings for the client in both Singapore and Malaysia. Our client successfully met with 11 industrial safety products distributors across both markets. In Singapore, these meetings were with distributors from a diverse range of sectors, including marine assets and services, process industries and engineering, and equipment supply. In Malaysia, our client engaged with companies specializing in the distribution of safety and personal protection products, commercial cleaning tools, and building materials for construction projects. These strategic meetings not only offered valuable networking opportunities but also paved the way for potential collaborations., strengthening its market presence and partnerships.
Market Entry Support in Malaysia and Vietnam for a Coffee Concentrate Company
As part of an MIP project, Orissa International conducted market research for a Singapore-based coffee concentrate company aiming to enter the Malaysian and Vietnamese markets. Our report provided a detailed market overview, highlighting the latest trends and developments, and offering insights into the growth drivers and future prospects of the coffee concentrate industry in both countries. It also covered the marketing mix, discussing the optimal strategies for product, price, place, and promotion, based on store checks carried out in both markets. In addition, the report analyzed the competitive landscape and included specific market entry recommendations, helping our client make informed decisions for a successful market entry.
Promoting the Wood Trade Between Tennessee and Vietnam
Orissa International managed a study mission focused on enhancing the wood trade partnership between Tennessee and Vietnam. We organized a trip in Vietnam for a team of experts in the forest sector from Tennessee to help them gain insights into the factors influencing wood exports from the U.S. and Tennessee. The 10 meetings we arranged for the study mission helped the experts assess practical, political, and economic aspects that affect the import of wood from Tennessee to Vietnam, and how to align the needs of Vietnamese furniture manufacturers with the offerings of Tennessee producers.
Additionally, as part of an ongoing project, we have recruited 6 companies to be part of an outbound trade mission from Vietnam to Tennessee in September 2023. The mission will help educate Vietnamese buyers about the variety of Tennessee hardwood available in terms of species, grades, and availability. It will also provide Tennessee producers with valuable information about the demand landscape in Vietnam, and created networking opportunities which helped to lay the foundation for future sales.
Technology and Manufacturing Business Association Trade Mission to Thailand and Vietnam
Orissa International assisted a non-profit Industry 4.0 business association based in Michigan, USA, that promotes innovation and automation. The assistance involved organizing a trade mission that took place from the 15th to the 19th of May 2023. The main objective was to support Michigan companies in establishing connections and facilitating business matches with local counterparts in Thailand and Vietnam. Participating in this trade mission were eight companies representing various sectors including the bowling industry, springs and wireforms, lubrication, automation, neural voice technology, automotive engineered products, among others. Throughout the program, participants had the opportunity to gain insights into market opportunities within both countries by attending seminars and engaging in discussions with local companies, which were made possible through a personalized business matching initiative arranged by our team. Across both countries, our teams successfully arranged a total of 67 meetings for the trade mission.
MIP Support Services in Thailand for a Company Selling Hardware Security Systems
As part of the Market Immersion Program (MIP), Orissa International is assisting a Singapore-based company selling hardware security systems with business matching in Thailand. We facilitated seven virtual meetings to connect our client with potential partners in the Thai market. They included providers of data center virtualization, cloud computing, storage solutions, and IT infrastructure services. Some of them were IT companies specializing in network infrastructure, cloud services, and digital solutions, and distributors of enterprise IT security products. These companies served various sectors in Thailand, such as finance, hospitality, manufacturing, telecommunications, government, healthcare, and more. We have also hired a local Thai staff who is directly contacting potential end-users and partners, providing them with detailed information about the client's products and facilitating further discussions.
American Meat and Seafood Company Meets With Potential Partners In the Philippines and Indonesia
Orissa International arranged a series of virtual meetings for our client who is a meat and seafood distributor and processor from Washington State in the US. Our client sources fresh meats from almost all major farms and packers in the US and has a processing plant from where they are able to custom-cut meat products. Our teams in the Philippines and Indonesia undertook research to identify and prequalify potential partners for the client. We then proceeded to arrange virtual meetings with importers, distributors and retailers of seafood, pork, chicken, and beef in the two markets. Based on the virtual meetings, three Philippine companies expressed interest to pursue a possible partnership with our client. In Indonesia, two companies are pursuing further discussions for a potential purchase of the client's products.
Leading F&B Company Connected with Buyers of Specialty Ingredients in Malaysia
We assisted one of the largest F&B players in the region in its expansion to the Malaysian specialty ingredients market. Our local team contacted over 40 manufacturers of healthy beverages and food products, as well as central kitchens, and set up 5 meetings with relevant parties, including with producers of premium quality functional food products. The client was thus successfully connected with companies interested to learn more about new specialty ingredients for their products.
Investment Attraction Project for Canadian Province Targeting Plant-based Alternative Food and Agtech Sectors
Orissa International successfully conducted a project for a Canadian province, aiming to identify potential investment targets in the plant-based alternative food and agtech sectors. Through comprehensive research using various sources, we identified 40 companies from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia. The selection criteria included factors such as product evaluation, participation in incubation or accelerator programs, funding from reputable investors, and overseas presence. Our deliverable included an Excel spreadsheet with key information on each company, identifying relevant decision-makers. In the second stage, we collaborated with the client to prequalify the companies and invite them to an investment seminar. The project resulted in a list of interested companies for the event, showcasing our successful research and prequalification efforts.
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