Supporting Overseas Expansion Needs of Regional Companies: Demand Grows Amid Supply Chain Restructuring

NC Network Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; President: Yasuo Uchihara), operator of the manufacturing business matching platform 'EMIDAS,' has begun recruiting co-hosts for the 'EMIDAS Manufacturing Business Matching Fair 2027' (formerly FBC ASEAN Manufacturing Business Matching Fair). The events are scheduled for May 2027 in Bangkok, Thailand, and September 2027 in Hanoi, Vietnam, to support the expansion of business matching and operations for Japanese companies in Thailand and Vietnam. Every year, about 30 Japanese local governments and financial institutions participate as co-hosts to support regional companies and their business partners.

Connecting to India and the West via Thailand / Expanding to one of Vietnam's largest manufacturing events This exhibition is held continuously in Thailand and Vietnam to support sales channel development and procurement matching for manufacturing companies, primarily those specializing in contract processing, in collaboration with the 'EMIDAS' platform.

In recent years, due to geopolitical risks and supply chain restructuring, the need for diversifying production bases and local procurement has increased. Vietnam and Thailand are strengthening their presence as major manufacturing hubs in ASEAN, positioned by multinational companies, including Japanese firms, as critical production and procurement bases. Under these conditions, this fair provides a highly effective venue for discovering local suppliers, technical collaboration with overseas companies, and new market development.

In 2027, we will further strengthen connections with surrounding markets, including India and the West, in addition to ASEAN, by responding to diverse needs such as procurement, sales channel development, and market research, leveraging the unique characteristics of both venues.

Features of the EMIDAS Manufacturing Business Matching Fair Feature 1: SMEs are the protagonists. Unlike other exhibitions, about 70% of exhibitors are small and medium-sized contract manufacturers. Effective business negotiations with purchasing, development, and engineering staff are expected. It is also an attractive event for solution providers of production goods and services.

Feature 2: Focus on the quality of negotiations! Effective matching through pre-event appointment requests. Through a dedicated matching system, exhibitors and buyers can request meetings before the event. Information on desired sales and procurement items is posted on the site, enabling high-precision matching.

Feature 3: Top-class visitor numbers in each country x SME-friendly pricing. Despite being a large-scale event expecting 30,000 visitors in Hanoi and 50,000 in Bangkok, the exhibition fees are designed to be affordable for SMEs.

Overview of the Bangkok Venue Dates: May 12 (Wed) – 15 (Sat), 2027 (4 days) Venue: BITEC Exhibitors: 500 (70 expected from EMIDAS) Visitors: 50,000 Organizers: NC Network Group / Informa Markets / THAI SUBCON / Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

Overview of the Hanoi Venue Dates: September 2027 (Planned) Venue: Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) Exhibitors: 600 Visitors: 30,000 Organizers: NC Network Group