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Business Mission To Iran
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EXPLORE IRAN, THE LARGEST MARKET IN MIDDLE EAST, with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) from 2 – 8 October 2009.
Air tickets are limited, so register early to avoid disappointment!
The objectives of the mission are to:
DISCOVER new markets for your products and services
UNDERSTAND the overall market dynamics and emerging sectors
EXPLORE investment and trading opportunities
MEET business partners and official contacts
The delegation will visit Tehran and Isfahan, the No.1 and 2 commercial centres in Iran. There will be a general track for all sectors and a specialised track for the Oil and Gas companies. The dates are as follow:
| 2 - 6 October |
Tehran (For All Sectors)
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| 6 - 7 October |
Isfahan (For All Sectors) |
| *5 October |
* Assaluyeh (For oil and gas companies to visit the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone where 10 refineries and 7 petrochemical complexes are already operational with more in the pipeline.) |
Highlights of the trip include visits to Iran Chamber (largest chamber in Iran) and Isfahan Chamber for business-matching session, networking sessions, briefings on doing business in Iran, information sessions with the authorities & government agencies & other meetings. This business mission aims to provide first hand understanding of the overall market & emerging sectors and establish useful business and official contacts.
About Iran
Iran was Singapore's 34th largest trading partner in 2008 and total bilateral trade stands at S$2.8 billion. Iran is the largest consumer market in the Middle East with a 65.87 million population and a GDP of US$842 billion (est 2008). Blessed with a huge oil reserve, Iran is currently the second largest oil producer within the OPEC. Apart from oil and gas, Iran has a significant agriculture, construction, manufacturing (e.g. automotive) and services (e.g financial services and tourism) sector.
Iran's Main Imports
Machinery and Mechanical products
Base metal and articles
Transportation Equipment
Chemical Products
Plastics and related raw materials
Wood & related products
Textile and Apparels
Optical and measuring instruments
Food and Beverage
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Estimated Costs: (*SBF members will receive preferential rates on common costs)
Air Tickets
(Inclusive of both international and domestic taxes) |
*SGD$1,737.00 (excluding Assaluyeh)
Round trip domestic flight to Assaluyeh is an estimated SGD$450
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Hotel accommodation
(Price per night, incl. buffet breakfast and taxes for twin sharing room) |
*Parsian Evin Hotel (Tehran) : SGD$284/night
Kowsar Hotel (Isfahan) : SGD$180/night |
Estimated Common Cost
(incl. local transfers, meals, networking, brochures and other miscellaneous expenses) |
*SGD$2,200 (SBF/MEBG members)
SGD$2,500 (Non member) |
* Estimated costs are inclusive of GST. Kindly note that amount quoted for the air fare and hotel accommodation is subjected to availability.
To encourage Singapore companies to venture overseas, there is IMAP reimbursement of up to 60% on air fare and accommodation of what the secretariat is claiming or whichever is lower for 1 representative per company.
Alternatively, eligible companies can apply to International Enterprise Singapore for double tax deduction for accommodation and air travel costs for up to 2 representatives per participating company. You can apply to this scheme at http://dtd.iesingapore.com but companies must make their application 7 days before departure.
For any queries and to register for interest, please contact Ms Claire Lim at 6827 6898
Ref No: MEAF 156/021009/06W
REGISTRATION SLIP - Attn: Claire
Fax: 6720 2873
(Closing date: 11 September 2009)
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