Resources

This report addresses opportunities in Southeast Asia for Virginia companies seeking to optimize their international supply chains for five select countries: the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Each country offers unique supply chain opportunities.

This report addresses opportunities in Mexico for Virginia companies seeking to optimize their international supply chains. It lays the foundations for why an importer may consider supply in Mexico. The report then provides concrete information about several strong supply options in Mexico as examples, although there are many others. It closes with a review of expectations Virginia companies should keep in mind for how to effectively develop relationships with suppliers and some tips and resources for successfully managing collaboration with suppliers in Mexico.

India has one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, simultaneously experiencing rapid expansion in recent decades and significantly dropping poverty rates. India’s population recently exceeded that of China to become the largest in the world and the working-age population is projected to expand by almost 100 million in the period to 2030. India is often viewed as a top contender in the region, due primarily to its large population and low labor costs. The Indian Ocean region is primed to become a major manufacturing hub as costs in China and other manufacturing centers are rising. Major investments in infrastructure have been made in the area to support this goal.  Due to these factors, India could soon become the next low-cost manufacturing hub, replacing China.

This report maps the supply chain capabilities and sourcing strengths of three CEE countries – the Czech Republic, Poland, and Romania – and delivers detailed information on key sectors.

The Defense and Security in Australia report outlines market entry strategy for Virginia businesses looking to sell into the Australian defense market. It also provides an overview of current trends in the market, key government and industry players, and details government and defense sector procurement.

There are many opportunities for Virginia companies to provide ICT goods and services into Brazil. Many of those opportunities will be created by the deployment of 5G in Brazil in the coming years.