Today's premier guide to doing business throughout Asia, this landmark work presents all the information needed to establish the correct framework for business in Asia Pacific countries. Written by a renowned team of legal and business experts, the reference explains the business rules, regulations, laws, and practices of 14 countries: China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, The Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, Australia, and Myanmar. Covering a multitude of business and legal issues in concise terms, Doing Business in Asia equips readers with complete accounts of the following topics for each country: " statistical summary" business incentives and disincentives" taxation" import and export controls" labor and nationality laws" currency transactions" local finance: sources, regulations, and securities" contract, commercial, and company law" transport and shipping" settlement of disputes" insurance" rights and restrictions governing land ownership" intellectual property" system of law and government