Tag Archives: International Trade

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 –  Last year, India’s GDP is estimated at $3.7 trillion, surpassing both the UK and France, and positioning it as the 5th largest economy globally (sources: S&P Global, Forbes India). According to a PWC report, India is forecasted to overtake the USA and become the 2nd largest […]

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 […]

Doing Business in Malaysia – An Overview Doing Business in Malaysia. Since gaining independence in 1957, Malaysia has evolved from an economy focused on agriculture and commodities to one with a strong manufacturing and services sector. The country is now a leading exporter of electrical appliances and electronic components, making it a prime location for […]

Exporting to Canada – Overview Canada is a stable economy in North America, consistently ranked as a top GDP country globally. This economic stability presents promising opportunities for companies exporting to Canada. Canada is considered one of the easiest countries to do business with a stable government, a strong rule of law, and an effective […]

Overview of Singapore Singapore is a stable economy in Asia and is constantly a top-tier GDP economy (source Statistics Times). This offers fantastic opportunities for those companies selling in Singapore. Singapore has a stable government, strong rule of law and an effective regulatory system. It is ranked by the World Bank as the second easiest […]