While there are opportunities across the region, the markets in each country are different in many ways. In terms of demand composition, for example, different applications are dominant in different countries. Communications applications dominate in China and Korea. Computer applications dominate in Taiwan. And Industrial applications dominate in Singapore.
Competitive environments are equally varied.
China, Taiwan and Singapore, to varying degrees, are open to foreign suppliers while Korea is an almost completely closed market. Channels of distribution vary between direct sales, manufacturers reps, distributors and VARs, depending on the country being considered. Finally, though not necessarily least in importance, there are varying 'government and economic structural factors' to be dealt with in these countries. Tariffs and industry groups are important in Korea. Corruption levels vary widely.