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25 Jul 2024

SouthEast Asia Business Exchange Program

SouthEast Asia Business Exchange Program

Two Territory digital technology companies have showcased their capabilities at the inaugural Southeast Asia Business Exchange to Vietnam and Indonesia Business Exchange Mission.

Jackadder International and Digital Thrive were part of an Australian Mission to the Southeast Asia Business Exchange which include 16 other Australian tech companies.

The delegation showcases Australian tech capabilities in cyber security, fintech and ag‑tech to key end users and customers, through pitching sessions to each markets’ established technology companies, adopters, system integrators and venture capitalist firms.

The mission provided participating Australian companies a significant opportunity to engage with senior business leaders from the technology ecosystem in each market and consult with key agencies and regulators to unlock barriers to effectively doing business in the modern, dynamic economies of Vietnam and Indonesia.

The Australia Southeast Asia Business Exchange program aims to increase two-way trade between Australia and Southeast Asia. The trade mission assisted Australian businesses to identify opportunities in Vietnam and Indonesia and meet with potential business clients in market.

Vietnam’s digital economy is the fastest growing in Southeast Asia and is forecast to increase to between A$186 billion and A$310 billion by 2030.

Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy. High-growth sectors include fintech, cyber security, artificial intelligence, agtech, cleantech and smart city solutions.

The mission also commemorated the official launch of Austrade’s newest Landing Pads in Southeast Asia.

The Landing Pad program will help market-ready Australian technology scaleups to develop an effective go-to market strategy. It will help them secure partnerships and contribute to Southeast Asia’s continued digital transformation.

For information on upcoming trade missions or to participate in Austrade’s Landing Pad program, contact the NT Trade team trade@nt.gov.au or 8999 3804.