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...
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....
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....
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...
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: On one side, the society of the country, its law and customs are heavily based on...
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...
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...
Emerging markets are starting to snatch a larger piece of the global trade pie. Most people think of China when they picture the economic powerhouses of the future. But India is a country of 1.2 billion people. It has a powerful pool of talent and willing workers...
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 broadly respect an individual’s ancestral...
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...
