Crunch Time Part 1: A SE Asia Market Guide for EU Snack Exporters
In 2024, the APAC snacks and confectionery market was valued at over US$64 billion, and Southeast Asia accounts for a significant and fast-growing share of that figure.
What European Brands Need to Know About China’s 618 Festival
For European FMCG and mum and baby brands exploring the Chinese market, the 618 Shopping Festival isn’t just another sales event. It’s a live masterclass in how digital retail really works in China, a month-long glimpse into what moves consumers, which platforms are evolving fastest, and how national policy shapes shopper behaviour.
How to Protect Your Business from Trump’s New Trade Blitz
Just as international businesses were getting used to calmer trade waters, the tariff tide is rising again—and fast. On April 2, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new round of tariffs, including a universal 10% levy on all imports to the US, and a punishing 60% tariff on goods from China, effective this month. For […]
Unlocking Retail Success in China: Strategies for a Booming Market
Happy Chinese New Year! As we usher in the Year of the Snake, it’s the perfect time to talk about one of the most exciting and dynamic retail markets in the world—China. Have you ever wondered what it would take to crack the code for this market? It’s no walk in the park, but the […]
Four Reasons to Expand Your Manufacturing Company to Indonesia
If you’re a manufacturing or technology company eyeing expansion into Southeast Asia, Indonesia offers a wealth of promising opportunities. Here are four reasons why expanding into this vibrant market could be your next strategic move: 1. Manufacturing Prowess Indonesia stands as a manufacturing powerhouse, surpassing the UK, Russia, and Mexico to rank as the 10th […]
Top SouthEast Asia ECommerce Companies: Shopee, Lazada and Co.
With a growth rate of 20.6% in 2022, the southeastern Asian (SEA) region is forecast to see the fastest growing ecommerce retail growth in the world. Sales of Southeast Asia ecommerce companies are expected to reach $89.67 billion and to cross the $100 billion mark in 2023. There are more active consumers in the region […]
Sourcing trusted international distributors – tips for new players
If you’re new to ‘going global’, working with a local distributor can be a good way to enter an international market. Teaming up with a business that already has feet on the ground can bring huge gains. Whereas your business probably has specialist expertise in a particular field or technology, your partner will have deep […]
Doing Business in Australia – The Search for Stability and Predictability
When it comes to investing in international business expansion these days there is often hesitation – you tread lightly and scour Bloomberg Market Data Feed for any indication of positive trends. As you search for the right overseas market to scale up your business or put down roots for your new start-up, Australia should be […]
Managing market exposure: China’s relationship with Australia in an era of volatility
Increasingly clients are asking for advice when contemplating doing business in China particularly given the recent, aggressive stance taken by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) towards Australia with what appears to be the weaponising of economic relations. Then you have the experience of Jack Ma who clearly sailed too close to the wind with his […]
Discussion on Global Economic Outlook and Investment Evaluation
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook was published in October 2019 and, as usual, provides a valuable back drop to international business investment decisions. One of the key observations discussed in that report is not that the emerging markets are making the most significant contribution to global growth with 4.6% expected in 2020 […]
