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Accessing European markets using Ireland as a strategic hub
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Ireland:
Asia's gateway into Europe
"Ireland is one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for investments in life sciences, technology and global business services."
- Feargal de Freine, EY Ireland Assurance Partner and Head of FDI
€459 million - the amount Astellas, one of Japan’s largest life sciences companies, has invested at sites in County Kerry and Dublin in the past 18 months.
Ireland: Your European Base
Why Ireland works for Asia Pacific companies
How our clients have grown
By partnering with IDA Ireland, Asia Pacific companies benefit from tailored support to gain strategic market access through:
Global talent
Regulatory alignment with EU
Follow the sun support
Speed to market
Innovation ecosystem
A highly skilled workforce, visa free access to an EU talent pool of 250m people, and flexible mobility policies for most Asian countries.
Streamlined compliance and market access.
Time zone advantage provides a bridge between Asia – Europe and USA business hours.
Ability to scale teams quickly in a business-friendly environment.
World-class research and development infrastructure.
For over 75 years Ireland has been a bridge to Europe for many of the world's most successful global companies. Over 170 companies from Asia Pacific employ over 19,500 people directly in Ireland. This strategic positioning is driving significant economic growth, with investment from Asian companies fostering innovation across diverse sectors.
Key Asia
Pacific Partners:
Japan
China
South Korea
India
Singapore
Biopharma
Technology
Semiconductors
Precision manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals
Technology
IT
Life sciences
Services
Biotech
Technology
Financial services
Technology
Dublin’s thriving tech ecosystem, combined with access to global clients and world-class talent, makes it the perfect location for JUSPAY’s European expansion
- Sheetal Lalwani, COO and co-founder of JUSPAY
€500 million - the amount Chinese company WuXi Biologics has invested in Dundalk, County Louth.
100 software engineers hired by Sony Interactive Entertainment, owners of the PlayStation brand and a subsidiary of the Tokyo-headquartered Sony Group conglomerate, for its new Dublin office.
JUSPAY, the Indian next-generation payment solution provider, has established its European hub in Dublin.
The Need
450 million
The European Union is the world’s largest trading bloc and single market, with a population of 450 million.
The Challenge
27 states / 24 Languages
Across its 27 member states, there are 24 official languages and a diverse range of cultures, regulations and legal structures.
The Benefit
€18 trillion GDP
The EU single market has a GDP of €18 trillion. Ireland, as the only English-speaking EU member state, offers border free access to markets, talent, and innovation across the region. EU Single Market currently encompasses 18% of the global economy.
The European Opportunity
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