Tag Archives: International Trade

Selling to Vietnam – Overview Selling to Vietnam – The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has removed itself from the shackles of its independence war with France and its war with the United States. Today, it is now riding on the crest of the wave of development, which is sweeping across Asia. China is starting to […]

International Export Strategies – Barriers to international trade, investment and migration are now lower than they have ever been. The internet, improved communications and low transport costs move goods, services and people easier far than it has ever been. The rise of the BRIC’s (Brazil, Russia, India & China) and the MINT’s (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria […]

Brexit Consequences – Can the UK really disconnect from Europe? Brexit Consequences for the UK – When EU President Donald Tusk said in a February 2019 speech, “a special place in hell waits for those who promoted Brexit without a sketch of a plan on how to carry it through”, he was portraying the EU’s […]

The importance of Understanding Business Culture Business Culture – One of the essential things in business is culture; legendary management consultant Peter Ducker once commented that “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”. For organizations of all sizes, understanding and addressing cultural issues have become increasingly important in today’s business environment due to the following reasons: 1. […]

 Selling to the USA – Overview Selling to the USA – The United States (US) is the world’s most significant, most competitive and technologically advanced economy. It has an annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of over US$27.36 trillion (source: Bureau of Economic Analysis). In 2023, the US had 25.8% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product […]

Trading with Egypt – Overview Trading with Egypt  – Egypt has started to emerge from its political issue, and today, it has the potential to become a high-growth market because of its large population and import-dependent economy. Egypt is strategically located and is highly diversified. This strategic location makes it an ideal place for companies […]

Selling to Australia – Tips and Background Selling to Australia – Tips and Background – Australia is a stable economy in Oceania and is the 13th largest economy in the world. It is ranked as a high-performing GDP economy (source Statistics Times). Australia has an established governmental system, with a strong rule of law and […]

China Trade Mark Service – Intellectual Property Protection China Trademark – Intellectual property rights infringement is common in China.  Registering your intellectual property and Trademark is essential.  The registration process for a trademark application in China can take up to 18 months. Products can only be protected once the application process has been completed.  Companies […]

Asia Inspections – Over the past 25 years Asia has steadily been positioning itself to become the production powerhouse of the World.  In 2017 Asia had nine countries in a list of the World’s Top 25 Exporting Countries. Surprisingly in 2017 Asia also had nine countries listed in the World’s Top 25 Importing Countries. Since […]

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 […]