The following reports provide an overview of trends and opportunities in the Asia Pacific’s key markets comprising Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam; offering an understanding of the business and geopolitical environment, industry analysis, potential entry strategies and challenges.
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 marketing strategy on emerging trends to launch a killer app?
d) none of the above; just curious to know more about the Far East.
These resources should come in handy for you. Check back for more updates.
[Guide To Researching New Markets In The Asia Pacific]
- Doing Business 2009, East Asia & Pacific – World Bank
- Doing Business 2009, South Asia – World Bank
- Corporate and Indirect Tax Rates 2008 - KPMG, Sept 2008
- East Asia and Pacific Update, World Bank, April 2008
- Trends in Social Media and Networking Wave 3, Universal McCann Mar 2008
- Comparing the Venture Capital Industries in China and India, Martin Kenney Jan 2008
- Doing Business in East Asia 2008, International Finance Corporation (PDF, 678 KB)
- Doing Business in South Asia 2008 (PDF, 665 KB)
- Navigating the ASEAN region: Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Medical Device Market and Labor Force Characteristics, ASEAN Jul 2007
- Mobile Payments in Asia Pacific, Sept 2007 – KPMG & Telecommunications Research Project. This report explores the range of m-payment systems being developed in the market, regulations and standards, case studies of emerging business models in the region and challenges involved
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- Country Commercial Guide: Australia 2008, U.S. Commercial Service
- Quick demographics, Economic & Lifestyle indicators 2008: AU, Euromonitor
- The IPTV and Internet Video Market in Australia, Australia Communications & Media Authority Apr 2008
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- Country Commercial Guide – China 2008, U.S. Commercial Service
- Quick demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: China, Euromonitor
- Destination Digital: Opportunities in China’s Media & Advertising Market - KPMG, November 2008
- Mainland China Banking Survey 2008 – KPMG, November
- Property Investment in China’s Emerging Cities – KPMG & Knight Frank, September 2008
- China: Internet Development – US Commercial Service, Aug 2008
- Doing Business in China, World Bank/ International Finance Corporation – This report compares 30 major cities across China. Part I (PDF, 4.23MB), Part II (PDF, 4.17MB)
- China’s Luxury Consumers: Moving Up the Curve, KPMG, April 2008
- Brand Preference of the China Affluent, MasterCard Worldwide Feb 2008
- The Video Games Market in China – Moving Online, KPMG and TRPC Nov 2007 – This report considers the market implications in terms of business models, revenue generation and content development
- South China: English Training Industry, US ComSvce Apr 2008
- Education Industry in Chengdu, US ComSvce Sep 2007
- Language Training Market in China, 2007
- Chinese Medical Device Market (brief): Episcom Business Intelligence Jul 2007
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Hong Kong
- Country Commercial Guide – Hong Kong and Macau 2008, US Commercial Service
- Quick demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: HK, Euromonitor
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- Indian Economy: Opportunities Unlimited – January 2009, India Brand Equity Forum
- Country Commercial Guide – India 2008, US Commercial Service
- Quick demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: 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
- India Private Education Sector - November 2008, EdInvest World Bank
- Indian Economy and Trends October 2008 – Ernst & Young for IBEF
- India Location Roadmap for IT-BPO Growth: Assessment of 50 Leading Cities (Executive Summary,) – Nasscom & AT Kearney, July 2008
- Strategic Guide to Indian R&D Centres 2008: Unveiling the Offshoring Scenario – May 2008, Zinnov LLC
- CLSA Indian Education Sector Outlook – March 2008
- State of the Indian Economy - July 2008, Confederation of Indian Industry
- India Insurance Services – August 2008
- India Retail Market and Opportunities, Ernst & Young for IBEF – July 2008
- Consumer Durables Market – July 2008, KPMG for India Brand Equity Foundation
- Growth of Malls in India, US Commercial Service, June 2008
- India Textiles & Apparel, KPMG for IBEF – July 2008
- Franchising IT Education, US Commercial Service, April 08
- Healthcare in India: Emerging Market Report 2007, PricewaterhouseCoopers Sept
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Indonesia
- Country Commercial Guide: Indonesia 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: ID, Euromonitor
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Japan
- Country Commercial Guide: Japan 2008, US Commercial Svce
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: JP, Euromonitor
- Japan: New Developments in Healthcare Industry - Aug 2008, US Commercial Svce
- Mobile Communications & ICT Trends in Japan, Ministry of Communications, Mar 2008
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Korea
- Country Commercial Guide: South Korea 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: KR, Euromonitor
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Malaysia
- Country Commercial Guide: Malaysia 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: MY, Euromonitor
- Malaysia: Electronic Commerce – Dec 2007, US Commercial Service
- Analysis of Malaysia as an OffShore Services Location, Gartner, Nov 2007
- Medical device industry 2008, Malaysian Industrial Development Authority
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New Zealand
- Country Commercial Guide: New Zealand 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: NZ, Euromonitor
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Philippines
- Country Commercial Guide: Philippines 2008, US Commercial Service
- Opportunities in the Philippine IT-BPO Industry – BPAP, July 2008
- Philippines Cosmetics Industry – Aug 2008, US ComSvce
- Doing Business in the Philippines 2008, World Bank
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: PH, Euromonitor
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- Country Commercial Guide: Singapore 2008 , Department of Commerce, USA
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: SG, Euromonitor
- Singapore Broadband Market – Aug 2008, US Commercial Svce
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- Country Commercial Guide: Taiwan 2008, US Commercial Office
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: TW, Euromonitor
- Taiwan Education Services – Sep 2008, US Commercial Service
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- 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 2008: TH, Euromonitor
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- Country Commercial Guide: Vietnam 2008, US Commercial Service
- Vietnam At A Glance, US Commercial Service
- Quick facts on demographics, economic & lifestyle indicators 2008: VN, Euromonitor
- Vietnam: The Next Frontier for Trade in Asia -Key Challenges in the ICT Sector, Sept 2007

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