Market Opportunities in Asia
OAV provides companies with opportunities to exchange experience, access valuable expertise, and build connections for successful business in Asia.
Your Strategic Advantage with OAV
The economic dynamism of the Asia-Pacific region offers German companies tremendous market opportunities — provided they have access to the right network, expertise, and decision-makers. The German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV) is your gateway to successful business development in Asia.
As Germany’s largest business network for the Asia-Pacific region, OAV brings together around 400 member companies, ranging from SMEs to DAX-listed corporations. Our members represent a wide range of industries, including mechanical engineering, trade, financial services, consulting, and legal services.
Our regional expertise spans from Mongolia to New Zealand and from Japan to India. With this comprehensive regional coverage, we provide tailored support for companies pursuing business activities in Asia — practical, strategic, and aligned with their individual needs.
As one of the founding associations of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA), we represent our members’ interests at the highest political level and ensure that their concerns are heard where key decisions are made.
Committees, Working Groups & Information Platforms - Direct exchange and collaboration for improved market access
We regularly provide cross-industry information and networking platforms that bring decision-makers together. Our exchange formats focus on specific topics and aim to develop and advance practical solutions and concrete projects that improve the business environment in selected industries through direct dialogue and collaboration.
Your Benefits at a Glance:
Access to an exclusive network of decision-makers from business, politics, and institutions.
Individual support through consulting, research, introductions, and practical problem-solving.
Tailored support for market entry, expansion, and finding business partners in the region.
Early access to information on political, economic, and regulatory developments in Asia.
Representation of your interests at the highest political level through the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA).
Country- and industry-specific events as well as exclusive internal networking formats.
Business delegation trips to established and less-developed markets across the Asia-Pacific region.
Economic policy dialogue with government representatives in Germany and across the region.
