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At the heart of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the economic and political block of Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC): Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.

India’s rise as an economic power has forced the world to stop and take notice of the country. An intriguing element is India’s consumer market, characterised by diverse languages, religions and economic and social statuses.

What should you do in a business crisis? Our handy crisis response planning tool walks you through the most essential steps.

Australia and Korea have built a robust trading relationship over many years. This relationship was strengthened with the introduction of the Korea–Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) in 2014. Here’s what KAFTA means for trade between the two countries.

Australia and Japan have built strong economic, political and social ties over more than 50 years. The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) entered into force on 15 January 2015. Here’s what JAEPA means for trade between the two countries.

Understanding the demographics of your target markets is a critical first step in doing business in China. Although similar to the demographic profiles of the Western world, there are some important differences to consider with Chinese demographics.

In the global economic arena today, China has become a world-recognised political and economic power that plays a vital role in international affairs. My Business’s Sara Cheng takes a closer look at the economic environment in China and the opportunities for business.

In India, the Goods and Service Tax Act was passed in the Parliament on 29 March 2017 and came into effect on 1 July 2017. Indian GST integrates the former taxes such as central excise duty, services tax, additional customs duty, surcharges and state-level value added tax into a single, national tax.

Trade mark protection is very different in China than it is in Australia. If you’re looking to expand your brands online and/or reach into the lucrative market in China then you need to know-how. Using your trade mark in Australia does not automatically mean you can use it in China.

Whatever product you can think of, it’s likely that you can find it being manufactured in China. And these days, the internet provides a perfect tool to identify a long list of self-claimed Chinese manufacturers with decent websites.