Tag: Asia

For several years influencer work sat in a separate budget line, measured separately, and defended with reach figures that never quite connected to…

The 2025 figures for Southeast Asian platform commerce are in, and they describe a market that grew quickly while becoming markedly less varied. The…

Japan is the market brands most often postpone. It is large, wealthy, and stable, and it remains one of the least penetrated by cross-border sellers…

Ask most brands which Southeast Asian market they should enter and the answer comes back Indonesia, on the reasonable grounds that it is the largest.…

On 29 August the de minimis exemption ended for the rest of the world, having already been withdrawn for China and Hong Kong in May. The low-value parcel…

In May the United States removed the de minimis exemption for goods arriving from China and Hong Kong. Parcels valued under eight hundred dollars, which…

South Korea is one of the most rewarding markets in Asia for a foreign consumer brand and one of the least forgiving. Both facts come from the same…

Running peak season in one market is a scheduling problem. Running it in several is an operating problem, and this was the year a number of our customers…

The phrase “expand into Southeast Asia” hides more work than it describes. Brands say it the way they might say expand into California. What they are…

For most of the last decade the brief we received from brands was narrow. Get us into China. Get us listed on Tmall or JD. Handle the payments, move the…

The world of cosmetics is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging every year. As we look ahead to 2023, it’s exciting to see what the market trends for cosmetics in China will be. From natural…

One potential market that’s attracting attention is Southeast Asia. Here are four reasons why US DTC beauty and fashion brands should invest in this region. Reason 1- Growing middle class: Southeast…

For US brands looking to expand their reach and tap into new markets, Southeast Asia is an increasingly attractive option. With a population of more than 650 million and a rapidly growing digital…

Navigating the business landscape in Asia can be a thrilling journey, but it’s important to be mindful of the cultural, legal, and market nuances that may arise. Unfortunately, many companies stumble…

In a world where businesses are always on the hunt for new opportunities to thrive and flourish, the Asian market presents a plethora of possibilities for growth. But as any savvy entrepreneur knows,…

As countries such as China, Japan, India, and some Southeast Asian countries have been showing spectacular economic growth, doing business in Asia has become increasingly attractive for entrepreneurs…

Asia is home to some of the largest e-commerce economies in the world, with China leading the list. But if you’re not yet ready to enter the lucrative economy behind the great wall, there are still a…

Asian consumers are known for being diverse. They have distinct preferences, behaviors, and needs, which means failing to understand these differences can lead to missed opportunities and lost sales.…

Asia covers one-third of the world and is considered the continent that has the most population. With this, it shares various cultures, traditions, and beliefs which creates a lively economy that…