CS to Lead Trade Mission to Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines in September

The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (CS) is planning to lead a trade mission to Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines Sept. 15-21 for exporters in the energy and environmental technologies sectors. The mission will support the “E3 Initiative” announced at the 2012 summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (see 12112009), CS said. Mission participants will be able to schedule meetings with Asian Development Bank officials to explore business opportunities. Each mission stop will also include briefings, networking receptions, and one-on-one business meetings with potential customers, partners and local representatives. Applications to participate are due by Aug. 23, with decisions made on a rolling basis after March 12.