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A Korean name is more than just an identification – it is a heritage, a meaning, and a wish carefully chosen by parents. The names have a structure. Unlike in many Western cultures, Korean names typically consist of three syllables, which are made up of a family name and a personal name.

Singapore – More Than Just Business. Did You Know the Importance of Formal Business Culture? Singapore – this city, Asia's vibrant hub, is known for its innovation, excellent infrastructure, and impressive economic dynamism. But anyone looking to succeed in business here should pay attention to more than just the numbers: the business culture in…

In the international business environment, particularly in the relations between Germany and China, the art of renegotiation plays a crucial role. It can often determine whether a partnership is successful or fails. Using four examples, I will show different approaches and strategies to succeed in this fascinating and challenging field.

Negotiating via email can be challenging, especially in cultures where personal relationships and trust play a central role. General strategies and creative ideas for successfully negotiating via email while also building important relationships include things like writing clear and concise emails to avoid misunderstandings through precise wording…

Are you superstitious? Or have you ever visited a fortune teller? In China, this is currently of greater interest, especially among young people. They want to understand how Tarot and similar practices work and what it feels like to listen to the predictions.

"Door ke dhol suhavane" is a proverb from Hindi. It literally translates to "The drums in the distance sound beautiful," and is universally understood. In the English-speaking world, it is expressed as: "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence," and in German, "Die andere Seite des Zauns ist immer grüner."

Does "Hanfu" ring a bell? The emerging trend of Hanfu clothing impressed me during my recent trip to China in March, especially since I did not perceive it as strongly last fall.

Gummy bears or chocolates? Admittedly, the list of possible small gifts for my interlocutors in Beijing is already a bit longer. But that's not really the point. What's important to me is solely the question: With what can I delight each of my business partners?

What can you actually do in advance to ensure that negotiations or simply discussions in the business environment in East Asia are successful? The answer is simple: everything you would do here in Germany: prepare yourself. You could also consider the following steps:

When is a yes a yes or a no a no? Or is it, in the end, just a maybe? What can be clearly and distinctly answered from a Western perspective means, in the East Asian context, that we must be very aware of the context.