Understanding UAE Business Etiquette Business etiquette in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can take a bit of getting used to. This is partly because the society of UAE is a meeting point of two very different cultures: The Cultural Blend of the UAE  On one side, the...

A Cultural Mosaic: Business in Singapore Singapore is a fascinating mix of different cultures. Chinese is the most prominent, but there are also many people with a Malay or Indian background. Today, Singaporeans have a strong national identity which also manages to...

The South Korean market is an increasingly popular target for international investors and business owners. Not only is it continually on the rise, there’s also a strong surge towards liberalisation and the use of English as a second language is prevalent. But doing...

Japanese business etiquette doesn’t include the ritualised performances that many people imagine when they picture a business meeting in Japan. But there is a certain formalised way to show respect and be polite that it’s important to bear in mind when trading here....

Guanxi. Dress code. How to greet your opposite number. There are quite a few differences between doing business in Hong Kong and how things are done in the “west”. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most important differences between Hong Kong business...

India has been steadily claiming a larger share of global trade. Many still think of China as the future economic giant, yet India, with its population of more than 1.2 billion people, is moving with impressive speed. A strong talent base, a growing consumer market...

If you’re looking for a China guide for tourists, you won’t find it here. If, however, you need to learn about business etiquette in China so your company can start trading there effectively, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll take a look at the...

Malaysia is one of the most developed countries in South-East Asia. It's commonly ranked second in overall competitiveness and fourth as a manufacturing hub – it's ahead of even China and Japan in this respect. If you're aiming to start doing overseas business in...

Though it often escapes notice in the wider world, Vietnam is, in fact, the 14th most populous country on the planet. It also forms a burgeoning market hungry for a whole variety of products and services. In this article, we’ll take a look at doing business in...

The do's and don'ts of Russian business etiquette have a lot in common with various business cultures you can find in both Europe and Asia. That's to be expected: After all, Russia is a country which sits on a crossroads between the two continents. As with all...