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Doing Business in ASEAN

ASEAN is a huge opportunity for ambitious businesses, but we also know that with such opportunities come equally varied challenges. With our broad and deep international networks, we can connect you to experienced on-the-ground experts, solutions and more to help you take uncertainty out of expansion.

From its growing consumer base to the rapid rate of digital transformation, expanding your business across ASEAN offers exciting opportunities. You need a partner with an extensive network to help you scale with the full suite of tailored services including access to capital, easy cross-border transactions, advisory services, and more.

We make achieving your ASEAN business growth strategies easier with:

China Desk Network

HSBC offers our China Desk Network in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam with individual experts based who can speak Chinese and provide valuable insights into local business practices, cultures and legal environments. They can also help clients identify growth opportunities and enter new markets in ASEAN.

More than 135 years of regional expertise

Harness HSBC’s extensive regional experience. Benefit from local insights, dedicated support, and comprehensive market research for a competitive advantage in ASEAN markets.

Innovative trade products

We offer innovative trade finance solutions that help businesses effectively manage and mitigate risks, improve cash flow and optimize their trade operations. Our solution range includes supply chain finance, receivables finance, trade loans, guarantees and letters of credit.

Our Smart supply chain solutions can meet the diverse needs of China companies and support them for going out to ASEAN markets.

Simple payment solutions

The forward-looking and industry-leading cross border payment solutions are designed to empower China corporates going out with further digital transformation, improved financial efficiency, continued business growth and eventually a better future.

Credit Support

Green Credit Fund, RMB 30 billion to support businesses' low-carbon transition and green industry growth.

New Economy Fund, USD 3 billion Fund* to provide high growth innovation economy companies across mainland China and Hong Kong with a suite of tailored debt solutions from Series A onwards in support of national or international expansion.


*HSBC New Economy Fund has a total quota of USD1.5 billion in Mainland China.

Our ASEAN markets and connections

Read more about our offerings across our six ASEAN markets.

If you’re looking to expand your business into ASEAN markets, discover more details about local taxes, trading, business culture, regional economies, and more in our latest International Business Guides.

We are award winning

  • FinanceAisa 2020-2023: Best International Bank in China
  • Euromoney 2022-2024: Market Leader in Trader Finance in China
  • Aisamoney 2022-2023: China’s best international bank
  • Aisamoney 2021, 2023: Best international Bank for GBA
  • The Asset 2020-2023: Best Custodian – Offshore

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Learn more about ASEAN

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), established in 1967, promotes regional cooperation and integration. It drives economic growth and stability in Southeast Asia, with a combined GDP of over $3 trillion. ASEAN consists of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, forming a vibrant market for economic development.

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