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Members interested in trade enquiries may directly contact the concerned overseas parties.  The Chamber accepts no responsibility concerning the financial standing/ business credentials of those firms.

A list of Exhibitions/Trade Fairs to be held in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Singapore, and also details of domestic events, is enclosed.

Recent addition to Chamber's Library (available for reference)

1. Singapore Exporters - 2001/2002 - Products & Services - connecting Buyers and Sellers (published by Singapore Trade Development Board, now known as International Enterprise Singapore )

(P. GOPALAKRISHNA)

Secretary

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INDONESIA

Economic & Commercial information

§           Economy

Indonesian economy in the first quarter of the current year grew by 2.47% compared to the same period of last year.  The Commerce Ministry has urged the nation to focus on revitalizing four crucial industries:  textiles, electronics, footwear, pulp and paper, to rejuvenate the country's manufacturing sector. 

§           Foreign Direct Investment

The Foreign Direct Investment approval in Indonesia dropped by 88% to US$291.5 million in the first quarter of the current year compared to US$ 2.44 billion in the same period of year 2001.  The popular sectors among foreign investors during the period were the trading sector with 82 projects, the service sector with 26 projects, transportation with 13 projects while basic metal, engineering and electronics industries amounted to 12 projects.

§           Information Technology

The sales of IT solutions and services for the retailing sector in Indonesia is predicted to reach US$ 80 million this year, an increase of about 15% from around US$70 million last year.  Sejatibina Delta Informatika (SDI), an IT solutions provider, founded in 1995, has expanded to Australia, France, US and INDIA.

§           Bilateral trade

~          The Minister for Commerce and Industry, after her visit to India, hoped to finalise counter trade agreement for setting up of railway project in South Sumatra against export of crude palm oil (CPO).  She also requested India to cut the import duty on CPO by 10%.  It is hoped that counter trade mechanism could help boost exports of CPO.

~          It was assured that the issue of ban on import of meat and three wheelers would be addressed.

~          She sought India's help in setting up a Software Techology Park in Indonesia.

~          Anti Dumping Committee of Indonesia has initiated a review on expiry of anti dumping measures imposed on import of hot rolled coil steel from India.

§           India-Indonesia trade ties

A delegation from Indonesia headed by the Indonesian Agriculture Minister called upon the Indian Agriculture Minister and they have decided to work together to face the challenges of the World Trade Organization and to expand their trade relations.   Two Indian companies, Triveni Tissues and Kirloskar have expressed their keenness in investing in Indonesia.

§           INDOPHARM 2002 Exhibition

About 20 companies from India participated in the INDOPHARM 2002 Exhibition held in Jakarta during 16-18^th May, 2002.  It is learnt that Indonesia's Minister for Health stressed on his government's aim of developing the health and social affairs sectors and the consequent importance on the restoration and acceleration of the country's pharmaceutical industry. Indonesia imports around 95% of its bulk drug requirements.  The potential for Indian pharmaceutical companies to make forays into Indonesia is immense, with its strengths in the manufacture of bulk drugs, unique formulations, pharmaceutical equipment besides its 5000 year old experience in Ayurveda and its excellent educational facilities.

§           Visits

Her Excellency, Mrs. Megawati Soekarnoputri, the Indonesian President,  visited India from April 1-5, 2002 with the aim to further strengthen the economic and trade co-operation between the two countries.  Besides the nine MOUs signed during her visit, three inter-governmental MOUs were also signed.

§           Exports/ Imports

Indian exports to Indonesia - January-December 2001 - US$ 466.25mn.

Indian imports from Indonesia - January-December 2001 - US$ 1053.93 mn.

§           Trade enquiries

A list of trade enquiries is enclosed.

SRI LANKA

§           Economy

After achieving 6.0% growth in GDP in 2000, Sri Lanka faced negative economic growth of 1.3% in 2001.   Several adverse factors were responsible for the negative growth.  Slowing down of the world economic activity, among others, have affected the economic recovery.  In addition, the prolonged power cut adversely affected most manufacturing activities.

§           Exports

Global exports in the early part of this year were worth US$ 330.57 mn and global imports were worth US$436.85 mn.  Exports to India in January 2002 were US$8.90 mn and imports US$60.00 mn.

§           CEAT-Kelani

CEAT-Kelani International Tyres (Pvt) Ltd., a joint venture of CEAT India, exported tyres worth US$100,000 and secured orders worth US$800,000, comprising of truck, light truck and three wheeler tyres.

§           Lankan expertise for South Asian countries

Plant Genetic Resource Centre of the Sri Lankan Agriculture Department in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency, will be arranging a Rs.1.5 million training programme to offer its expertise in plant genetic resources conservation and management.  Sri Lanka claims to have made considerable strides in its plant genetic resources conservation and management aspects with over 10,000 plant genetic activism and germplasms.

§           Ban on import of cut flowers

The Agriculture Department of Sri Lanka has decided to ban import of cut flowers which is to come into force by June this year.  Flowers that cannot be locally grown will, however, be allowed.   Flower imports from India and Singapore will be totally banned as per the report.  

§           Committee to oversee import of essential items

The government of Sri Lanka has appointed an eight member "Food and Essential Items Committee" to study the import of essential items in order to control cost of living without affecting local producers.  The committee will decide what are the essential items and when to import in order to ensure availability of the goods in the market at a reasonable price.

§           Trade enquiries

A list of trade enquiries is enclosed.

SINGAPORE

§           Economy

The country's economy improved in the first quarter of this year (January-March 2002) recording a smaller contraction of 1.7% over the same period last year. This compares favourably with the 6.6% decline in the fourth quarter of last year. On an annualised quarter-on-quarter basis, growth continued to pick up from the 5.6% in the last quarter of 2001 to 7.7% for the first quarter of this year., according to the figures released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).  The investments are predominantly in the electronics and chemicals industries, with foreign investors accounting for 84% of the commitments.

§           Economic Performance for the first quarter 2002

Singapore's goods producing industries again registered negative growth in the first quarter of this year, contracting by 4.5% (year-on-year comparison). The manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery in the first quarter 2002, with the year-on-year decline reaching a moderate level of minus 3.7%, following the sharp 18.6% fall in the last quarter of 2001(Q4-2001).

Services industries improved in the first quarter of 2002, with the sector's year-on-year decline reaching minus 0.2%, as compared to the 1.3% fall in the last quarter of 2001, aided by growth in the transport and communications sector where container through-put ended 5 successive quarters of declines to grow by 9.1%. Financial services continued to perform badly, contracting again by 3.2% in Q1-2002, after two quarters of negative growth.

 §           Semicon Singapore 2002 Event

Over 800 semiconductor companies worldwide participated in Semicon Singapore 2002, one of the biggest semiconductor exhibitions held in the country. The event attracted over 10,000 trade visitors.   First quarter results have reflected a robust semiconductor industry, with Asian semiconductor firms posting better-than-expected profits.

§           Bilateral Trade

In terms of the agreement on 8th April, 2002 between the Prime Ministers of India and Singapore, an India-Singapore Joint Study Group (JSG) has been established to study the benefits of an India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). The composition of the JSG is as under:

Indian side

~          Dr.Rakesh Mohan(Co-Leader), Advisor to Finance Minister

~          Mr.Atul Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry

~          Dr.J.Bhagwati, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs,

~          Mr.Rajiva Misra, Joint Secretary (ED & MER), MEA

~          Mr.Sanjiv Goenka, former President, CII

Singapore side

~          Mr.Lim Chin Beng(Co-Leader), Member-Public Service Commission

~          Mr.Goh Aik Guan, Deputy Secretary, Min of Trade & Industry.

~          Mr.Wong Kwok Pun, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

~          Mr.Kwek Leng Joo, Vice Chairman, Singapore Business Federation (SBF)

~          Mr.S.Iswaran, Managing Director, Temasek Capital

The terms of reference of the JSG are:

~          study the scope and structure of the CECA including liberalisation of trade in goods, services and investments and other disciplines of international trade;

~          explore co-operation elements in fields of mutual interest such as Life Sciences, Information and Communications Technology, Tourism, R&D and other fields.

The JSG aims to complete its work within one year after its first meeting- scheduled for June/July 2002- and thereafter submit its report to the two Prime Ministers with its recommendations.

§           Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) purchase of stake in Indian catering venture approved.

SATS' proposal to acquire a 49 per cent stake in an Indian catering venture has been cleared and approved by the Indian government. The stake will cost the listed unit of Singapore Airlines, US$13.7 million (S$24.5 million).  The catering venture - Taj SATS Air Catering - will run the airline catering services of the Taj Group of hotels.

§           India-Singapore trade

As compared to a marginal 0.3 per cent growth in Singapore’s global trade turnover in May, 2002, total bilateral trade between India and Singapore in May 2002 grew strongly by 6.3 per cent (compared to the same period last year), led by products like Parts & Accessories of Automatic Data Processing Machines, Non-Industrial Diamonds, Aluminium Unwrought, Crude, Articles Of Jewellery etc.

§           Visits

~          March 5-6^th, 2002 - A delegation from the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry visited New Delhi and had meetings with the Minister of State for External Affairs, Secretary (Revenue] and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

~          March 7-8th, 2002 - Top management from various companies in the telecommunications, technology and media sectors in India visited Singapore to attend the "ICICI Securities Investor Conference 2002 - The Knowledge Edge" organised by ICICI Securities and Finance Company Ltd. and Singapore Exchange Ltd.

~          March 13-17^th, 2002 - A multi-product delegation from Engineering Export Promotion Council, India, visited Singapore and had beneficial business meetings with Chambers of Commerce officials and importers in Singapore.

~          April 7-9^th, 2002- Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, accompanied by Minister of Disinvestment- Mr.Arun Shourie and other delegates from Confederation of Indian Industry and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, visited Singapore.  The highlight of the visit was the announcement of the setting up a Joint Study Group to establish a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with both sides calling for closer bilateral economic and cultural cooperation.  Bilateral trade touched S$6.87 billion in year 2001 - S$2billion formed India's exports with S$4.87 billion being Singapore's exports.

~          April 9-12^th, 2002 - The Agriculture Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) participated in the FHA 2002 event held in Singapore  It launched a mango promotion campaign at its stall, and displayed a variety of mango fruits and mango products, attracting wide interest from the visitors and public.

~          April 21–24^th, 2002 - Shri.B.Gopalakrishna Reddy, Minister for IT & SSI (Biotechnology) and Shri.B.P.Acharya, IAS, Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department visited Singapore to attend the Conference and Exhibition on Biotechnology in Asia 2002, held at Singapore.

~          April 26-27^th, 2002 - In a major drive to attract Indian companies to list in Singapore, the head of Singapore Exchange (SGX), Mr Thomas Kloet, accompanied by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Deputy Managing Director and head of the Securities and Futures Department- Mr.Yeo Lian Sim,and other senior officials of MAS, visited Mumbai, with the  aim of getting Indian companies planning to raise capital overseas, to consider Singapore as a destination. The delegation projected Singapore as an attractive destination for Indian companies and the most favoured Asian city for business.

~          May 14^th-16^th,2002 - A delegation consisting of 53 legislators from the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, including media persons and officials visited Singapore.    A presentation on Singapore's economy and bilateral trade relations was made by a team of IE Singapore officials.

~          May 27-29, 2002 - The Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, his deputy and senior level representatives from Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, visited Singapore to promote investments in oil and natural gas exploration in India under the New Exploration Licencing Policy (NELP-III). The delegation also included Shri. Naresh Narad, Additional Secretary, MOPNG; Shri. J.M.Mauskar, Joint Secretary, MOPNG; Dr.Avinash Chandra, Director General HydroCarbons, DGH; Shri.Apurva Chandra, PS to Minister; and others. 

A Road Show on New Exploration Policy (NELP-III) was organised at the Meridien Hotel in Singapore on 28th May 2002, targeting key petroleum centers and companies. The Third Round of offered business and investment opportunities in 27 oil blocks, covering 11 onland, 7 shallow water offshore and 9 deep water offshore blocks.   The road show was attended by 34  companies/organizations. Some of the major stakeholders in India's upstream petroleum sector namely Cairn Energy, BG Group and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation also made presentations during the NELP III roadshow outlining their experience and vision about India's petroleum sector, especially the upstream sector.   JP Morgan, the international renowned investment banker, also made a presentation on investment climate in India and risk perception indicating that the investment climate in India was positive and upbeat.

~          May 10^th 11^th  2002. - A 4-member Study Team from the West Bengal Consultancy Organisation Ltd. (WEBCON), a Government enterprise, visited Singapore.to explore the possibility of making joint efforts in promoting tourism related projects in East and North East India. 

§           Trade enquiries

A list of trade enquiries is enclosed.

THAILAND

§           Economic & Commercial Information

The country's exports in the first quarter of 2002 fell by 6.72% compared to the same period in 2001.  Imports in the first quarter were worth $14.6 billion and exports $13.8 billion leading to trade deficit of $800 million.  The fall in demand for electronics contributed to the low first quarter export figure.

§           Joint Trade effort

~          The Finance Ministry will assist three trade associations representing Textiles & Garments, Jewellery and Leather products to join hands to develop a marketing strategy to cope with mounting global competition.  It is expected that in the third quarter of 2002, Thailand would launch "Bangkok a world fashion city" event inviting famous designers and fashion models from around the world to participate.

~          Indian Space Research Organisation has renewed lease of seven transponders for a period of 6 months from the SHIN Satellite, Thailand's only satellite transponder provider.  In January, 2002 ISRO launched its own INSAT 3-C satellite which sparked news reports that lease of SHIN's transponders would not be renewed by ISRO.  Indian clients account for nearly 22% of SHIN Satellites earnings.

~          The Board of Investment (BOI) predicts 200 billion Baht investment for 2002.  To meet this target, the BOI has mapped out an aggressive strategy for private investors to invest in the automotive, fashion, information technology and service industries.  In the first quarter of 2002, the investment projects approved by the BOI were in the petrochemical industry, agribusiness, processed food industry, electronics and household appliances sector.

§           Thai poultry and shrimp

After the antibiotic nitrofuran was found in some shipments of Thai poultry and shrimp, the European Commission has announced that they would start testing all Thai poultry (as well as shrimp from Vietnam, Thailand and Burma) for banned drugs.  Nitrofuran is a veterinary drug used in food producing animals.  The EU also informed Thailand that a ban would be imposed on Thai poultry and shrimp if the antibiotic was found in any  subsequent shipments.  Subsequently, the Thai Cabinet approved a Commerce Ministry's proposal to ban the import of 17 chemical and antibiotic substances used in animal feed by the producers of frozen shrimp and chicken. Thailand is the largest exporter of frozen shrimps and the fourth largest exporter of frozen chicken.

§           India-Thailand

The Asian Highway that will connect India, Myanmar and Thailand, would be operational hopefully, in 18 to 24 months.  An agreement has been signed on 6^th April, 2002 between the Foreign Ministers of the three countries.  Two taskforce have been set up to follow up details of the pact, one on financing to be chaired by Thailand and the other on technical matters to be chaired by India.

§           Visits

~          25^th-27^th March, 2002 - A 5-member team headed by Shri U. Mallik, General Manager, ITPO, New Delhi, visited the 3 major Convention and Exhibition Centres in Bangkok to study the special architectural features, audio-visual system and sound insulation system at these premier Convention Centres of Thailand.

~          27^th-29^th March, 2002 - Shri Atul Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, visited Thailand, in connection with ESCAP related meetings.

~          28-30^th April, 2002 - The Minister of Small Scale Industries and ITES, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, visited Thailand and had meetings with Deputy Minister of Industry of Thailand and Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to discuss employment generation schemes and the SSI clusters in Thailand with particular reference to the "one industry-one village" concept.

~          29^th April-3^rd May, 2002 - Professors Asopa and Raghuram from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, visited Thailand, to study existing systems, processes and procedures relating to transportation and handling of select agricultural goods meant for export.

§           Trade – January-March 2002

Thailand’s exports to India:  $ 99.8 mn. (decrease of 7.7% compared to the same period in 2001

Thailand’s imports from India: $ 181 mn (decrease of 2.4% compared to the same period 2001).

VIETNAM

§           Economic Relations

A recent survey by Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) revealed that Vietnam is the second best destination after China among the ten Asian countries that have ideal investment environment.    It is said that Vietnam has been ranked fifth (along with China) among thirteen Asian countries as having a less risky business environment than some other countries.

§           Economy

After registering an impressive growth of 6.8% during 2001, GDP grew at 6.6% in the first quarter of 2002.  Vietnamese authorities are, however, upbeat about achieving the target of 7.3% for the whole of 2002.  Vietnam is the second fastest growing economy in the region after China.  The industrial sector is leading with an impressive growth of about 14% recorded during January to May 2002.

§           Exports

The country's exports during January to April 2002 declined by 8.6% compared to the corresponding period last year.  The main reasons for the decline in exports are the lower crude oil prices in the international market and the reduction in export prices of agricultural products such as rice, coffee, pepper, etc.  The trade deficit widened because imports increased by 3%.  While the exports were of the order of US$ 4.5 billion, the imports were valued at US$ 5.15 billion.

§           Imports

During January to April 2002, the total value of imports increased by 3% to US$5.15 billion.  The main items of imports were machinery and spare parts, refined petroleum, fabrics and other garment material, steel, plastics, fertilisers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, steel billets and yarn.

§           Import of Clinker/Cement

According to local media reports, the demand for cement is expected to increase by 15% to 18.7 mn.tonnes in 2002.  The domestic production of clinker can meet up to 13 mn. tonnes only, while the industry needs about 15 mn. tonnes, necessitating an import of about 2.5 mn tonnes in 2002.  

§           Import of Milk

90% of fresh milk substitutes were being imported mostly in the form of skimmed milk and whole milk powder.  It has been reported that the Government of Vietnam is negotiating with other countries for import of dairy cows.  There is a total demand of 510,000 tonnes of milk;  domestic production is only 55,000 tonnes and the balance 455,000 tonnes is being met through imports.

§           Automobile Industry

During the period 2001, about 28,000 cars and commercial vehicles were imported into Vietnam.   At present, there are 11 auto joint ventures in auto production and assembly with the registered capital of US$ 574.7 mn. and the production capacity of 1,48,000 automobiles a year in Vietnam.

§           Visits

Representatives from several companies - M/s Alfa Laval, Advani Oerlikon, Kalapatru, Polar, KCP and AUM Impex -  visited Vietnam in connection with business promotion.

§           Trade between India and Vietnam

Indian exports to Vietnam recorded an increase of 28.65% to reach US$ 229 mn during the calendar year 2001.

Imports from Vietnam to India recorded an increase from US$ 9.30 mn app. during April-December 2000-2001 to US$ 14.40 mn during April-Dec 2001-02, mainly due to rise in imports of spices by India.

TRADE ENQUIRIES

INDONESIA

Furniture industries

Rattan and Wooden furniture and handicraft

PT Intraco - Email: intraco@indosat.net.id

Aji Furniture - Email:  info@trampil.com

PT Trampil Mutiara Rezeki - Email: info@trampil.com

C.V. Rotan Sentosa - Email: cvrotan@indo.net.id

CV. Dimo Putera Jaya - Email: sales@e-Dimo.com

Inpro Yasa Indonesia PT - Email: info@inprofurniture.com

PT Togeni Arum Jaya - Email: togeni@centrin.net.id

CV Khalim - Email: khalim@cirebon.wasantara.net.id

Yama Mutiara Rotan - Email: marketing@yama-rattan.com

Import of fittings

PT Judith Prima Jaya - Email: tech@yahoo.com

Export of diesel and gas generating sets, power stations, generation systems

PT Kaltimex Energi, Jakarta - Fax: 62 21 5749915

Export of automotive spare parts

PT. PAI Mulia International, - Fax: 62 321 6187771

 Import of switchgear, electrical goods

PT. Berkat Mandiri Electrindo - Fax: 62 21 5616296

Import of Jute yarn

Nobel Carpets, Jakarta - Email: nobeljkt@dnet.id

TRADE ENQUIRIES

SINGAPORE

STATIONERY/ PAPER PRODUCTS/ OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Wahab Company Pte Ltd.,

Blk. 231, Bain Street, 02-07, & 03-05, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231

Tel: 63367448, Fax 63396534/ 63375204, email: Sales@wahabco.com

Wants to contact book manufacturers located in Sivakasi

Marcalm Trade Pte Ltd.

605B, MacPherson Road, 06-09, Citimac Indl Complex, Singapore

Tel 62891393, Fax 62892012, Email: marcalm@magix.com.sg

Attn: Mr. H.L. Chong

Wants to contact publishers of newspaper/magazines - Interested to purchase newsprint paper

 CHEMICALS / PHARMACEUTICALS

Enrich Global enterprises

38, Lorong 33, Geyang, 06-00 Carmi Mansions, Singapore 387991

Telefax: 68469395; Email: hadielhaj@hotmail.com

Attn: Dr. H.S. Abudl Hadi

Wants to import homoeopathic remedies and products etc.

Redox Chemical Pte Ltd., - Attn: Dr. P.S. Tan

63, Tuas View Walk 2, Westlink Techpark, Singapore 637631

Fax: 62687336, Email: sgredox@singnet.com

Import of Chemicals

AGRICULTURAL/ MARINE/ FOOD PRODUCTS

Tong Seng Produce Pte Ltd

36, Woodlands Terrace, Woodlands East Indl.Estate, Singapore 738454

Tel: 67593600, Fax 67566657, Email: tspltd@singnet.com.sg

Wants to import rice, rice bran oil

Amari Countertrade Pte Ltd

1, Goldhill Plaza, 03-03, Podium Block, Singapore 308899

Tel. 62530110, Fax 62530220, Email: amari@pacific.net.sg

Attn: Than Oo

Wants to export pulses and beans

Sri Vinayaka Exports Pte Ltd

2, Toh Tuck Link, KL Hiap Aik Log, Bldg 04-03, Singapore 596225

Tel 64669937, Fax 64665361, Email: svex@cyberway.com.sg

Import/Export of Ponni parboiled rice, edible rice, basmati rice, dhals, toor, moong, channa, etc.

Silver Union (Singapore Pte Ltd

180, Cecil Street, 07-04, Bangkok Bank Bldg., Singapore 069546

Tel 64231511, Fax 64231601, Email: sunion@starhub.net.sg

Import of Fish meal

 ELECTRONIC/ COMPUTER/ IT & RELATED PRODUCTS

Maxroy Technology

Block 31 Defu Lane 10, 02-70, Singapore 539212

Tel. 62862510, Fax 62861367, Email: clement52@hotmail.com

Contact: Clement

Wants to import SMT nozzles, electronic manufacturing companies

Kestronics (S) Pte Ltd. - Attn: Benny Tan

Blk.1090, Lower Delta Road, 07-01-07, Tiong Bahru Indl Estate, Singapore 169201

Tel 62786211, Fax 62741896

Semiconductor industry (a) Wafer fabrications (b) Front-end and back-end test and (c) supporting companies like equipment distributor and material supplier

ENGINEERING GOODS/ TOOLS/ SPARES ETC.

Niger International Pte Ltd.

Tel: 63388630, Fax 63390168, Email: singapore@nigerinternational.com

Website: www.nigerinternational.com - Attn: Mr. C.Pal Singh

Wants to export scrap metal

Nuraa Singapore

5001, Beach Road, 08-50 Golden Mile Complex, Singapore 199588

Tel. 62969700, Fax 62960767, Email: arunn@pacific.net.sg

Attn. Arunn R.S. Naidu

Wants to import Trucks

PMK Private Ltd.,

10 Anson Road, 22-08, International Plaza, Singapore 079903

Tel. 62216233, Fax 62255964, 62216627, Email: pmk2208@singnet.com.sg

Attn: Queenie Low

Import of high power grade graphite electrode with pitch impregnated electrode nipples, copper mould for the production of steel billets, in continuous casting machine

Mr. Cheong Kin Soon, Singapore

Email: kinsoon@sembcorpenc.com, Website: www. sembcorpenc.com

Import of steel reinforcing bar mills

Sing Huat Hardware & Machinery - Attn: Mr. M.M. Han

327-329 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208981

Tel 62988600, Fax 62963274, Email: indent@singhuat.com

Manufacturer of Totem brand Carbon Steel Hand tap

Oil Drilling Products Inc. - Attn: Shan Pillay

35a Kallang Pudding Road, 06-12 Ton Lee Bldg., Singapore 349314

Tel 67463668, Fax 67468208, Email: odp@pacific.net.sg

Import of Tubular products (casings, drill pipes, pipes) Looking for manufacturers that produce these products of international standard (Iso 2002, API and others).  Also looking for contractors and owners - offshore drilling and onshore drilling contractors.

OTHERS

 Lifespring International Marketing Discount Centre

95, Serangoon Road, Singapore

Tel. 62977442, Fax 64231703,

Attn: Raj

Export of household items, personal care products, electronics, stationery

Ong Joo Chin, Singapore

Telefax: 64598065, Email: wwoody@singnet.com.sg

Import of Eucalyptus pulp exporters

Nam Heng Enterprise Pte Ltd. - Attn: Toh Kim Tio

Blk.1, Rochor Road, 03-564, Rochor Centre, Singapore

Tel; 62930860, Fax 62950860, Email: namhange@magix.com.sg

Export of cutting sweater for recycle

TRADE ENQUIRIES

SRI LANKA

Richardson & Co (Ceylon Ltd), 279, Galle Road, Colombo 3

Tel. 577071-2, Fax 577073, Email: NAZ@EUREKA.LK

Iron & Steel items & building mtls., cold rolled steel, mild steel, food products

SS International (Pte) Ltd.,

PO Box 16, Udapussellawa Road, Hawa Eliya, Nuwara Eliya

Tel 052 2970, Fax 052 2987

Onions, potatoes and spices

Lanka Light Enterprises,

362/C, Atakorasa Rd, Bathgammula, Peralanda, Ragama

Tel 959094, Fax 950994

Formica/ Laminates

Uni-Pvers Private Ltd, 87, St. Lazarus Road, Negombo

Tel 031 4491, fax 31 8270, 074 722817, Email: laksiri@sri.lanka.net

Concrete mixer, concrete block making machinery

Vanik Incorporation Limited, 3/1, Rajakerya Mawatha, Colombo 7

Tel 669059-6, Fax 669058

Thermal and Hydro Power Plants

Royal Porcelain Ltd., 110 Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 5

Tel 676361, Fax 676360, 074 619906

Weigh Bridges

Shelton Gamage, Colombo  - Fax 0934428

Wheat flour

Leslee Leelanande, K.S. Gunawardena & Co., Colombo - Fax 04164926

Plastic machinery

I.L.M. Noordeen Hadjar & Co., Colombo

Email: noorhaj@lanka.ccom.lk

Ball mill, atomising plant

Alfabeta Engineering Ltd., 115, Talawatugoda Road, Pita Kotte

Tel 876837, 883050, Fax 874229, Email: alfabeta@panlanka.net

Windmill Power Products

L.G. Bastian Silva & Sons, 278 Bazar Street, Passara

Tel 055 88328

Mysore Dhal

Para Xpo Products P. Ltd., 30 Sea Avenue, Colombo 3

Tel 573717, Fax 574425, Email: vinodhar@isplanka.lk

Chillies

Mr. Roshan, Cidar International, Colombo - Fax 385305

Rock salt

Asha Agencies Ltd., 72C, New Bullers Road, Colombo 4

Fax 587891/ 074 515108

Mobile Asphalt mixing plants

Kings Greetings, 31/7, Gunasekara Road, Mattumagala, Ragama

Tel 957617, Email krishans3@sltnet.lk

Musical Greeting cards

Mr. Bandula Fernando, Colombo - Fax 735964

Lamp holder making machinery

I.L.M. Noodeen Hadjiar & Co., Colombo - email noorhaj@lanka.ccom.lk

Explosives, aluminium ingots

Rajlaks Trading Co., 164-1/1 Main Street, Colombo 11

Tel 074 722087, Fax 074 430662

Sanitaryware

Shelton Exports (Pvt) Ltd., 61, 1^st Cross St., Pagoda Road, Nugegoda

Tel 855571, Fax 855572

Fibre cut machines

M.H. Fazlul Haq, 9, Marikkar Place, Colombo 10

Tel 676961, Fax 676963

Paper mills

Mr. Shiraz, Colombo -Fax 074 513032

Spices

Aqua Farm, 10-A-2, Ja-ela Road, Thaluhena, Negombo

Tel 31 36362, Fax 31 36362

Aquarium plants

Jay Health Foods (Pvt) Ltd

86 Thimbrigasya Road, Colombo 5

Tel 502102, Fax 580506

Food processing machinery

Mr. P. Badmanathan, 41B Shopping Complex, Hendala, Wattala

Pharmaceuticals

Multichemi International Ltd., Sri Lanka

Tel: 00 94 1 869838 Fax: 869837

Seeking assistance to find Buyers to sell their 100% safe and pure natural base  "Dash" range of products, such as, Air Freshener, Toilet bowl cleaner liquid, cream cleanser, dish wash, glass cleaner, industrial hand wash, PC cleaner, AC cleaner, laundry care, car care

TRADE ENQUIRIES

THAILAND

Mr. Jirapong Ekpanyaskun

SJK Group Co. Ltd.,

479/14 Troksalakhin, Rongmuang Road, Phatumwan, Bangkok

Tel 662 613 9165, Fax 662 219 2604

Import of food colour

Mr.Nongpisuth Banomyong, Secretary

Pattanayon Chonburi co. Ltd., Samutprakam 10540

Tel: 662 316 6036-0, Fax 662 740 3102/316 8408

Import of soyabean extracts

Ms. Suntaree Fuengmarayat

Business Development Executive

M/s Metro Resources, Bangkok 10500

Tel: 662 632 4000, Fax 662 632 4455

Import of tea

Mr. S.K. Tan

Henson International Co. Ltd.

667/15, Ataboon Bldg., Charansanitwong Road, Arun-Amarin, Bangkok 10700

Tel: 662 882 4912-4, fax 662 886 0231, Email pwco5599@kac.th.com

Import of poultry, beer and pork

Mr. Thiam Younous, Managing Director

Afthai Co. Ltd

Room W, Fortuna Arcade, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 5, Bangkok 10110

Tel 662 650 3496, Fax 662 650 3496/ 254 1509

Import of metal sheets

Mr. Boonchai Vechmngkolkorn, Managing Partner

J.S.T. International Trading Ltd., Bangkok 10400

Tel: 662 245 6798, Fax 662 247 17495, Email suthepth@csooms.com

Import of Manila rope

Vilaiporn Pacheekreepaphol

Poly Co. Ltd

326/19,Rama IV Road(Nr. Bangkok Centre Hotel), Mahaphuttharam, Bangkok 10500

Tel 662 236 1863/ 236 1866/639 0376-77, Fax 662 236 6558

Export of fire fighting equipment

Mr. Vanchai Chunvattanasuvan

66 Bumrungmang Road, Banbaht, Pompart, Bangkok 10100

Tel 662 223 6015/225 1837, fax 662 621 2008

Import of Fire fighting equipment

Exact Network Co. Ltd

273/6 Ramkhamheang 21, Ramkhamheang Road, Wangthonglang, Bankkok 10310

Tel 662 318 7692-3, Fax 662 319 9022, Email enetwork@ksc.th.com

Import of graphite

Mr. S.K. Ng, Marketing

Chain Chon Metal Industry Co. ltd

238/430, Srivara Mansion, 2, 20^th Floor, Soi Nathong 3, Ratchadapisek Road,

Dindeang, Bangkok 10320

Tel 662 642 2387-90, Fax 662 642 2399

Import of stainless steel

Mr. Adrian

Eagleton Direct Exports Ltd.

Thailand Liaison Office, Bangkok 10900

Tel: 662 272 1461, Fax 662 272 1463, Email Thailand@loxinfo.co.th

Import of stainless steel houseware

Mr. K. Kanit

K P & B Intertrade Co. Ltd

384 Soi Chokechaijongjamruen, Rama III Road, Yannawa, Bangkok 10121

Tl 02 683 0783-4, Fax 662 683 0785

Value for Gas gliders

Ms. Khanungnuch Kuaysuwan, Secretary

M/s NDK (Thailand) Co. Ltd.

Asia Tower II,96/88 Moo 9,Rama II Road,Bangmod,Jomthong, Bangkok 10150

Tel 662 840 1685-7, Fax 662 840 1616/840 1688

Email mam@ndkthai.co.th Website www.ndkgroup.com

Export of textiles and yarns

Ms Manonit Sawatdikiat, Import Department

Phisit Intergroup Co. Ltd

9 Soi Prachanimitr, Pradiphat Road, Phayathai, bangkok 10400

Tel 662 272 2961-4, Fax 662 272 2965

Email phisit@loxinfo.co.th, Website www.phisit.com

Import of machinery for textile, leather dyestuffs and pigment

Sareena Pornsiri, Foreign Department

Ruamchai Chemical Co. ltd'61/145-6, Moo 6, Bangyai City, Talingchan-Suphanburi Road, Bangyai, Nonthaburi 11140

Tel 662 595 0722-4, Fax 662 595 0722-3 Email Sila_ruamchai@yahoo.com

Import of chemicals

Ms. Sukanya Sanguancheewin

Software Link Co. Ltd.

719/8-9, Rama VI Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

Tel: 612 3516-23, Fax: 662 612 3514

Any information on Imports and Exports in order for supplying on website

EXHIBITIONS/ SEMINARS

Indonesia

Forthcoming Exhibitions on Indonesian Furniture to be held at Jakarta Convention Centre:

§           August 17-25, 2002 - Jakarta International Furniture Expo

§           August 31-8 September, 2002 - Jakarta Furniture Show 2002

§           September 13-22, 2002 - World Class Interior Furniture

§           November 9-17, 2002 - Indonesia Furniture Fair 2002

25-28 September, 2002 - The 2^nd International Vehicle Manufacturing Machinery, Components, spares and maintenance Exhibition will be held   at Jakarta International Exhibition Centre.   For details contact email: pamindo@rad.net.id

16-20 October, 2002 -  Resource Indonesia 2002, featuring the best of the country's achievements in manufacturing, mining, agricultural, handicraft, service industries, furniture and prefabricated houses, will be held at Jakarta Fairground.  For more details contact: www.nafed.go.id

Sri Lanka

4^th-6^th September, 2002 - INTRADE 2002 - Sri Lanka's Premier Export Exhibition & Investor Forum organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka will be held at BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka -  For further details, visit the INTRAD 2002 Website www.nationalchamberlk.org/INTRAD2002.

Singapore

10^th-12^th September, 2002 - OS+H Asia 2002 - The 3^rd Occupational Safety + Health Exhibition for Asia will be held at Suntec Singapore - more than 100 exhibiting companies from 20 countries are expected to participate.  Please visit the website www.osha-singapore.com for more details.

10^th-12th September, 2002 - Hospi Medica Asia 2002 - The 4^th International Exhibition on Hospital, Pharmaceutical, Medical & Rehabilitation Equipment and supplies will be held at Suntec, Singapore - - 300 exhibiting companies from 30 countries will showcase the very best in healthcare research, equipment, products and facilities available around the world.  For more details please visit the website www.hospimedica-asia.com

 Domestic events

1^st-6^th August, 2002 -   The mega Agri Fair of India, Agri Intex 2002 will be held at Codissia Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore.  The Fair, one of its kind in India, will showcase wide range of products associated with the agriculture sector.  For more details contact: Agri Intex 2002, Codissia Trade Fair Complex, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641 014 - Fax: 91 422 593506 - E-mail: cointec@vsnl.com Website: www.agriintex.com

September 4-7, 2002 - The 3^rd IDFT Expo 2002 International Expo & Conference on Dairy and Food Processing Technology is set to be participated by manufacturers of machinery and equipment for dairy, food processing and packaging from India and abroad.  For more details contact: Tafcon Projects (Idia) Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, Email: tafcon@dd2.vsnl.net.in

September 4-7, 2002 - Baucon India 2002 - The International Trade Fair for construction machinery and building materials is slated to be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.  Organised by TAFCON, the Fair will provide a comprehensive collection of construction capabilities from around the world.  For more details contact: Tafcon Projects (I) Pvt Ltd., New Delhi - Email: tafcon@del2.vsnl.net.in

30^th Nov-3^rd Dec. 2002 - Agro Tech 2002 - India's Premier Agro Technology Fair promises to unveil the potential of the Indian agriculture industry to the global economy.  Agro Tech 2002 promises tremendous opportunities to conduct business and establish joint ventures and partnerships with the best names in the agro industry.   For more details contact: Email: agrotech@ciionline.org, rishi.raj@ciionline.org - Website: www.agrotech-india.com

WEB SITES

The websites of the High Commissions/ Embassies and other related organisations in ASEAN countries are given below, for the information of Members.  

 ASEAN COUNTRIES - Official website

www.aseansec.org

BRUNEI

www.brunet.bn/gov/emb/india

CAMBODIA

www.embassy.org/cambodia

INDONESIA
www.eoijakarta.or.id

MALAYSIA

www.hcikl.org.my

MYANMAR

www.myanmar.com/information/embassy

SINGAPORE
Singapore Government online Portal - www.gov.sg

International Enterprise Singapore - www.iesingapore.gov.sg

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce - www.sicc.com.sg

SRI LANKA
www.indiahcsl.org

VIETNAM
www.vietnamconsulate-sf.org

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism - www.vietnamtourism.com

Sri Lanka

The Import and Export Control Department of Sri Lanka has introduced a website under the web address: www.imexport.gov.lk  From this web page, information relating to importation/ exportation of goods into/from Sri Lanka on licence requirements can be obtained.  This web site also provides information of goods that are under import/export restrictions, licence schemes, relevant applications and licence fees, etc.