Resources

VEDPs Global Network consultant in the Czech Republic has prepared a report on the market opportunities in the country. The Czech Republic is a leader in central and eastern Europe due to its economic performance, buying power, population, infrastructure, stability, and openness to trade. This report highlights five key sectors of opportunity in the Czech Republic’s economy: defense, medical devices, cybersecurity, robotics and automation, and energy. Virginia businesses can expect future demand for their products and services in these sectors.

VEDP’s Global Network consultant in Bulgaria has prepared a report on market opportunities in the country. This report focuses on key industries for Virginia businesses including defense, automation, medical, construction, agriculture, and energy. The report also includes general information about Bulgaria's business environment and recommendations for entering the market.

Taiwan is heavily dependent on imported food and agricultural products due to limited arable land and a small agricultural sector. It is the United States’ sixth-largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural products. This report addresses opportunities in Taiwan for distilled spirits, craft beer, snack/convenience foods, poultry, beef, and wood pellets.

The United States is Taiwan’s second-largest trade partner with a long-standing, strong relationship. Taiwan has a population of 23.4 million and a strong economy. This report addresses opportunities for Virginia businesses in the following sectors: cybersecurity, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, automation and robotics, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for civilian applications.

There is steady growth in Taiwan’s defense industry as it works to expand its ability to respond to threats. Military equipment sales from U.S. businesses to Taiwanese entities can fall under either Foreign Military Sales or Direct Commercial Sales. This report addresses opportunities for Virginia defense companies in Taiwan and the challenges they may face when entering the market.

India is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, and this economic growth has translated to increased defense spending. The Indian government has embarked on a military modernization program and is expected to maintain an average defense expenditure of 2.22% of GDP.