How to get permanent residence in China
The process for a foreigner to obtain permanent residence in China is quite a complex one. Since 2016, China has moved to gradually loosen their stringent barriers for foreigners to obtain permanent...
View ArticleTop Industries for Investment in Asia in 2020
Asia, with its mix of established and emerging economies, sees a significant inflow of foreign and domestic funds. In recent years, maturing local economies have driven growth in Asia, with countries...
View ArticleFour Consumer Market Trends in China after the Coronavirus
COVID-19 continues to have a huge impact on the world, however with many lock downs gradually being relaxed, many businesses are now looking forward towards recovery. Undoubtedly an organizational...
View ArticleWechat: An Essential Marketing Tool in China
What is WeChat? WeChat is a multipurpose, social media platform, that is used primarily across mainland China and has more than 1 billion monthly active users (MAU) according to Tencent. In the...
View ArticleMarketing in China: 3 Lessons from Western Brands that Got it Wrong
As the world’s second-largest consumer market with an emerging middle class that’s ready to spend, it’s no surprise that an increasing number of Western brands are eyeing China as their chosen market...
View ArticleHow to Hire Remote Employees: 5 Things to Consider When Looking for a Remote...
If we have learned anything from the first half of 2020 is that that work is not a place we go to, but rather something we do. With thousands of employees around the world forced to work from home,...
View ArticleTaiwan: A Top Destination for Tech Startups
Since the 1980s, Taiwan has continuously strengthened its position as one of Asia’s leading technological hubs. The island plays a dominant role in the international supply chain of many companies and...
View ArticleGerman Companies in the Asia Pacific Region: Insights on the Importance,...
German enterprises have for a long time realized the commercial potential Asia has on offer, and as such, have made their presence known in the region over the past 2 decades. The Asia Pacific (APAC)...
View ArticleAustralian Wine in China: 5 Interesting Facts
Wine has been a dynamic and continually growing market in China, presenting numerous opportunities to foreign wineries. Wines from France have generally dominated the market and had been the preferred...
View ArticleCoronavirus/COVID-19 Entry Restrictions Update Asia August 2020
Due to the outbreak and ongoing effects of COVID-19 many countries and territories had imposed travel bans, restricting people from entering. These bans were imposed in an effort to slow down the...
View ArticleWhy Do Business in Vietnam: 5 Interesting Facts
With the rise of the Asia Pacific region (APAC), many business leaders are keeping a close eye on Asia to determine which country is likely to experience massive growth, as we have seen over the past...
View ArticleINS Global’s 2020 Guide to Wine in China
As with all industries in China, the wine industry moves at a dynamic pace. It is not just the volume of consumption that changes from year to year, it’s the market trends too. The fast moving market...
View ArticleClient Case Study: Alexia Michel, Picanova Group
Please tell us a bit about yourself, your professional background and the company you represent? My name is Alexia Michel and I am the France Country Manager for Picanova Group. Prior to this, I lived...
View ArticleCoronavirus/COVID-19 Entry Restrictions Update Asia September 2020
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Entry Restrictions Update Asia September 2020 As the effects of COVID-19 still continue to affect many regions of the world, many countries have maintained restrictions on travel....
View ArticleWhy Do Business in Japan: 5 Interesting Facts
Aside from being known for being safe, convenient and clean, Japan has emerged as a leading nation in today’s world. With a strong economy, highly sophisticated infrastructure and a reliable tax regime...
View ArticleWhile Video Calls and Emails Are Fine, This Is Why You Need A Local Presence...
2020 has taught us that it is certainly possible for many people, across a multitude of industries, to work from home. Through the wonder of technology, we are able to share documents, access shared...
View ArticleWhy Do Business in Singapore: 5 Interesting Facts
With a highly developed market economy, exceptional ongoing business performance and robust business environment, Singapore has earned the reputation as one of the best and easiest places to do...
View ArticleChina Suspends Entry of Foreigners Due to COVID-19
In light of the recent wave of COVID-19 cases in a number of countries around the world, China has once again decided to place entry restrictions on certain countries. This means that non-Chinese...
View ArticleUnderstanding PEO, GEO and EOR – What Do These Terms Mean?
With a growing number of businesses expanding globally each year, more businesses are becoming aware of the complexities involved in expansion. As such, many businesses who have considered expansion...
View ArticleBUSINESS IN 2020: WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Entering into the final quarter of 2020, it has not been an easy year for business owners, business leaders and employees. With government lockdowns being imposed globally and enforcement of social...
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