Yearly Archives: 2018

Selling to Taiwan – Overview Selling to Taiwan – Taiwan, also known as Taipei or the Republic of China (ROC), is a highly developed economy that is strategically located in the Asia Pacific region. It is a well-regulated market with strong IP protection. Taiwan is a stable economy in Asia, and in 2022, it was […]

China Sales Strategy & Tips for Companies selling into China China Sales Strategy – China is becoming part of every company’s international sales strategy.  Over my 15 years of working with companies in China, I have found it very intriguing to see the pendulum swing from foreign companies wanting to source from China to now […]

Selling to India – Overview Selling to India – In 2020 India’s GDP is forecasted to be similar to the combined GDP of France, Germany & the UK (source Euromonitor International ).  According to a PWC report India is forecasted to overtake the USA and become the 2nd largest trading nation in the world by 2050 (source […]

Exporting to Nigeria – Overview Exporting to Nigeria – Nigeria is Africa’s largest market and biggest oil producer. Oil accounts for 90% of Nigeria’s export revenues. More than 110 million Nigerians live below the poverty line. Nigeria plays an important leadership role in both West Africa and the African continent. Nigeria is 31st in the World […]

Exporting to Thailand – Overview Exporting to Thailand – Thailand is the second largest economy in the ASEAN trade block. Thailand’s economy is heavily reliant on exports. As of the latest data available, the country exported goods worth $287 billion. Key export categories included machinery and computers, electrical equipment, vehicles, rubber, gems, plastics, minerals, meat […]

Overview of Japan Japan is the high-tech powerhouse economy of Asia. In 2017 it made up 6% of World Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (source: World Economic Forum). It is ranked as the 3rd largest economy in the world (source: the World Bank). Japan has a stable government, a strong rule of law and an effective […]

South Korea (Republic of Korea) – Overview Unlocking South Korea’s Trade Potential: The Complete Guide. South Korea remarkably transitioned from being among the world’s poorest nations to a high-income, technologically advanced country within just one generation’s time span. Today South Korea is ranked as the 13th largest economy in the world (source Knoema.com  & the […]

Malaysia – Overview Since gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia has successfully diversified its economy from one that was initially agriculture and commodity-based, to one that now plays host to robust manufacturing and services sectors which have led it to become a leading exporter of electrical appliances, and electronic parts and components. Malaysia is a stable […]

Qingdao Port is expected to close from 2nd of June until the 15th of June. This is to facilitate the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be hosted during that time in the city of Qingdao and around the Qingdao Port Area. SCO is a Eurasian economic, political and security organisation headquartered in […]

Exporting to Canada – Overview Canada is a stable economy in North America and is constantly a top tier GDP economy (source Statistics Times). This offers excellent opportunities for those companies exporting to Canada. Canada has a stable government, strong rule of law and effective regulatory system. It is ranked by the World Bank in […]