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Six markets, side by side
Every market plays a different role in an Asia strategy. Use this view to decide where to start β then dive into a country.
Side by Side
Six markets at a glance
| Market | Role | Signature stat (2024) | Top sector | Primary entry mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Mature Β· high-value market | 29% of the population is aged 65+ β deep demand for health, care and efficiency. | Enterprise DX & SaaS | Deep localization | View β |
| Taiwan | Tech co-creation Β· supply-chain base | 60%+ of global advanced-process chip capacity β the core of the world’s tech supply chain. | Semiconductor Equipment & Materials | Technology collaboration | View β |
| Vietnam | High-growth Β· manufacturing + consumer | +7.09% 2024 GDP growth β among the fastest in Asia. | Electronics Manufacturing & Supply Chain | Local partners & suppliers | View β |
| Singapore | ASEAN regional hub | S$128.1B digital economy β 18.6% of GDP and rising. | Regional HQ & FinTech | Regional HQ | View β |
| the Philippines | English talent Β· services & digital hub | US$38B IT-BPM revenue in 2024 β a world-leading services industry. | IT-BPM & Shared Services | BPO / shared-service setup | View β |
| Greater China | Scale market Β· selective entry | Β₯134.9T 2024 GDP β the world’s second-largest economy. | High-End Equipment & Materials | Single-city / vertical pilot | View β |
Stats reflect full-year 2024 official results (JETRO, MOEA, DGBAS, Gov. of Vietnam, IMDA, EDB, IBPAP, PSA, China NBS). Accessed August 2026.
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