Are you :
a) prospecting new growth markets for your company’s products and services?
b) creating a startup proposal to raise funds from VCs/ private equity investors?
c) working on a kickass marketing strategy on latest emerging trends to launch the next killer app for your business?
d) none of the above; just curious to know more about the mystical Far East
Continue reading. Below is a list of relevant resources I have compiled that would come in handy for you and new links will be added periodically.
The information offers an overview of the Asia Pacific region and each country’s socio-economic trends that include key demographics, market size and lifestyle indicators such as GDP, disposable income, internet user numbers, among others. In addition the reports provide an understanding of the business and geopolitical environment, industry analysis, potential entry strategies, market challenges and opportunities.
Keep posted for more updates.
{Guide To Researching New Markets In The Asia Pacific}
Asia Pacific Region
- East Asia and Pacific Update, The World Bank, April 2008
- Doing Business in East Asia 2008, World Bank and International Finance Corporation (PDF, 678 KB)
- Doing Business in South Asia 2008 (PDF, 665 KB)
- Mobile Payments in Asia Pacific 2007, KPMG – This report highlights emerging business models by country, m-payment case studies, regulations and standards.
- Navigating the ASEAN region: Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Medical Device Market and Labor Force Characteristics, ASEAN, Jul 2007
Australia
- Country Commercial Guide: Australia 2008, U.S. Commercial Service
- Quick demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: AU, Euromonitor
- The IPTV and Internet Video Market in Australia, Australia Communications & Media Authority, Apr 2008
China
- Country Commercial Guide: China 2008, U.S. Commercial Service
- Doing Business in China 2008 Part I, World Bank/ International Finance Corporation – This report analyzes the ways in which regulations facilitate or constrain business activity in thirty major cities across China.
- Doing Business in China, 2008 Part II
- Quick demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: CN, Euromonitor
- Video Games Market in China 2008, KPMG
- English Training Industry – South China, Apr 2008
- Language Training Market in China, 2007
- Brand Preference of the China Affluent, MasterCard Feb 2008
- Chinese Medical Device Market (brief): Episcom Business Intelligence Jul 2007
Hong Kong
- Country Commercial Guide – Hong Kong and Macau 2008, US Commercial Service
- Quick demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: HK, Euromonitor
India
- Country Commercial Guide: India 2008, US Commercial Service
- Quick demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: IN, Euromonitor
- Doing Business in India Dec 07, Ernst & Young – This report provides a quick insight into the investment climate, taxation, types of business organizations and their accounting practices in India
- Growth of Malls in India, US Commercial Service, June 2008
- Franchising IT Education, US Commercial Service, April 08
- Investing in India, India Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
Indonesia
- Country Commercial Guide: Indonesia 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: ID, Euromonitor
Japan
- Country Commercial Guide: Japan 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: JP, Euromonitor
- Mobile Communications & ICT Trends in Japan, Ministry of Communications, Mar 2008
Korea
- Country Commercial Guide: South Korea 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: KR, Euromonitor
Malaysia
- Country Commercial Guide: Malaysia 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: MY, Euromonitor
- Medical device industry 2008, Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
New Zealand
- Country Commercial Guide: New Zealand 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: NZ, Euromonitor
Philippines
- Country Commercial Guide: Philippines 2008, US Commercial Service
- Doing Business in the Philippines 2008, World Bank
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: PH, Euromonitor
Singapore
- Country Commercial Guide: Singapore 2008 , Department of Commerce, USA
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: SG, Euromonitor
Taiwan
- Country Commercial Guide: Taiwan 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: TW, Euromonitor
Thailand
- Country Commercial Guide: Thailand 2008, US Commercial Office
- Thailand’s Medical Equipment And Accessories, Thailand Investment Review, Sept 2007
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: TH, Euromonitor
Vietnam
- Country Commercial Guide: Vietnam 2008, US Commercial Service
- Vietnam At A Glance, US Commercial Service
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2004-8: VN, Euromonitor
- Vietnam: The Next Frontier for Trade in Asia -Key Challenges in the ICT Sector, Sept 2007
