What are your options? How to open an Aspire business account in Singapore How to open a “traditional” business account in Singapore How to open an offshore business account Are you looking for an agency that can help you to set up your Singapore company? Singapore is Southeast Asia’s leading business hub with some of …
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Top 6 Trade and Commercial Fairs in China – Index The Canton Fair China Hi-Tech Fair Yiwu International Commodities Fair (Yiwu Fair) SIAL China bauma China East China Import and Export Commodity Fair (ECF) Get a free quotation from a tour agency that will organize your China trip
With the spring in Guangzhou comes a rise in temperatures and a rise in visitors to this beautiful metropolis in the South of China. As every spring and autumn, the largest import & export trade fair in the world, the Canton Fair, is taking place. Over a course of three weeks, fairgoers can look for …
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Welcoming Chinese guests – Index The Chinese at the table Little tricks Being a guide for the Chinese Final notes Chinese tourism is in exponential growth worldwide, with an increasing standard of living allowing more and more people the chance to travel. Sadly, quite often there are linguistic misunderstandings because our almond-eyed friends don’t always …
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Do you have to send money to China, perhaps a travel agency, a Chinese school, or your supplier, but your bank asks for absurd commissions and tells you that it will take more than 5 working days? Keep reading this guide to understand how to save time and money by using Wise (formerly Transferwise)! Sending …
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Hiring locally in China – Index Definitions of key payroll terms Types of China’s social insurances Other considerations when deciding to hire a local employee in China Get help from a Professional Employment Organization (PEO) in China One of the first considerations after deciding to establish a new business in China is to hire employees …
This article describes the WFOE capital requirements involved when setting-up a Wholly Foreign Owned Entity in China. Capital Requirements for a WFOE – Index What is the current WFOE capital requirements regulation? How to inject capital into a WFOE? What is the capital requirement time frame? How to change a WFOE’s capital level? How to …
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Many assume that the best method of entry into China is a Free Trade Zone. This method of entry has been popular in China for several years. Although there are certainly many reasons to consider setting up in a Free Trade Zone, it is always important to analyze the benefits as it would apply to …
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Today we interview Wei Hsu, Managing Director of INS Global Consulting, a Shanghai-based firm that helps foreign companies and individuals to develop their business in China, handle Visa procedures, payroll management, recruitment and much more. In this interview, we’ll focus on what you need to know in order to start a business in China. Wei, …
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Since we started to publish articles related to business with Asia, “Can you tell me more about exporting to Asia?” has become one of the most common questions people address to me. Thus I asked Fredrik Grönkvist, my business partner on several project not related to this website, to write an overview on the best …
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In the year 2011, I was in China for the first time. I remember that I was traveling with my best friend, and as he was passionate about coffee, he couldn’t hold out and ended up paying more than 40 Yuan for a black coffee at a Chinese hotel. One year later, in 2012, I …
The ancient Chinese proverb “礼尚往来” (lǐ shàng wǎng lái, “courtesy requires reciprocation”) highlights one of the most curious and talked about aspects of Chinese business etiquette. The first character “礼” (lĭ, “courtesy”) expresses a sense of ceremonial observance for the Chinese, while the word “礼物” (lǐwù, “things of courtesy”) is translated as “gift”. The exchange …
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Best SEO Strategies for Baidu – Index SEO Strategies for Baidu Don’t use Google Translate when doing keyword research Difference among Baidu and Google Google was blocked in China in March 2009 and foreigners and locals must download a VPN to be able to use it. To many people’s surprise, Baidu was founded as early …
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How to transfer money to Asia – Index What is Wise (formerly Transferwise)? How do I sign up to use Wise? Why do I save money with Wise? Why with Wise the money arrives quicker? Is it safe to send money to Asia through Wise? In which Asian countries can you use Wise’s services? Can …
How to Promote Your Business on WeChat – Index What is WeChat? Why should I market my business on WeChat? What official accounts exist on WeChat? How to set up WeChat Official Account Generating traffic on WeChat
Open an Online Shop on Taobao – Index What is Taobao? Who can open a Taobao shop? What do I need to open a Taobao shop? What is the procedure to open a Taobao shop? What are some popular products on Taobao? China. 1.4 billion people with a huge consumer market that get an increased …
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