International Trade/Offshore Manufacturing/Sourcing/Export/Import/Consulting Advice from International Business Experts Pacific Rim/Asia Regional Destination Asia-Pacific. North American companies expanding into this region need to evaluate not only potential sales for their Asian offices but also the scope of their overseas IT infrastructure. When Dealing in Asia-Pacific, Don't Give Away Too Much. If you give away too much technology and get too little market share, you create a competitor. Trouble in the Pacific: Picking Up the Pieces. The cultural, political and economic characteristics in Asia are quite varied, and have evolved differently. Australia Consider Australia for Pacific Operations. A review of the issues affecting business activities and opportunities. China This unique business-to-business (B2B) search engine specializes in trusted China suppliers. This is the largest B2B Web site in China with a union of more than 500 vertical Web sites and about 10 million visitors per day. Selecting the Correct Chinese Supplier. Supplier selection and maintaining healthy relationships with suppliers is a critical issue in doing business in China, providing competitive advantage and reducing financial risk associated with international trade. Doing Business in China: Change Your Thinking or Perish. Being on the forefront of the change in business philosophy and accepting the globalization of business will allow American companies to gain competitive advantage within their market space. Improve Results in China. When Westerners do business in China, confusion often arises over the word yes in response to our questions. Avoiding Faux Pas with Chinese Not Easy for Most Westerners. One of the most important keys to doing business in China is the willingness to modify Western behaviors. The Chinese Opportunity. Changchun is the political and geographic heart of influential old Manchuria, the cultural center of the three northeast provinces. Consider Cultural Issues When Venturing Into China. Three concepts essential to Chinese behavioral norms in business. China: Overcome Cultural Barriers. One of the major reasons Western companies fail in China is a lack of understanding of the way Chinese people do things. Innovation Stifled in China. Major issue: Chinese managers' aversion to exercising leadership, taking risks and proposing innovations. Hong Kong The Hong Kong choice. Since China’s accession to the World Trade Organization, Hong Kong has been well positioned to play a key role for U.S. firms wishing to expand exports to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. In Hong Kong, Change Is Only Constant. Even in the midst of the worst financial crisis to strike Asia in decades, business analysts and executives are confident Hong Kong will eventually rebound. Japan Is Now the Time To Explore Japan. Doing business in Japan is the same as doing business anywhere else in the world - only different. Establishing an Office in Japan. Establishing an office in Japan, despite high office rents and personnel costs, has become a less expensive undertaking. Korea Pass the Kimchee. The business mindset in Korea has changed dramatically, opening new avenues for U.S. companies. Singapore Why Singapore? The island city, state of Singapore is positioning itself as a high-tech alternative Asia/Pacific corporate location to Hong Kong, Shanghai and Mumbai, India. Taiwan Trade Relations between Taiwan, ROC and the U.S. Response provided by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office on political statements made by the Peoples' Republic of China regarding Taiwan's continued reluctance to consider reuniting with Mainland China. Thailand Thailand - Getting Started.To set up a limited company in Thailand, follow the procedures in this report. Thailand contacts To contribute articles: Send us an e-mail description of the article. We are looking for market-specific, how-to articles that help our readers understand how to conduct business in global markets. Writers receive a personal Web page on this site with up to 750 words of information about their company, a byline and brief company description with phone number, Web link and e-mail link. No fees paid. Advertise on this site Put your company on this site!