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COVID-19: Responding with resilience and readiness
The coronavirus epidemic has disrupted the norms of international economies and business activities. Although it has created significant uncertainties, our focus continues to be on YOU: Our Valued Clients, Partners, Team Members, and their respective families. We have made some adjustments to the way we work to keep our services running as smoothly as possible.
Welcome to Bubu & Friends.
Bubu & Friends. is the leading business solution firm in global business expansion. We work with global leaders and expertise, offer a comprehensive package of services to our clients in over 11 countries. We value our clients as our business partners and conquer the overseas market together. As specialists in the market, we providing expert advice to help clients successfully navigate international markets, supporting them to tackle their overseas challenges and capture the greatest opportunities in the overseas market.
BUBU & FRIENDS.
Latest News & Insights
What are different channels of digital marketing?
The traditional way of selling brands, products and services make use of either indirect or direct methods of ...
Global Technology Trends in 2021
Technology is key to any business... Some key trends are emerging with the increasing opportunities in the tec...
The Japanese Sensor Market
With a 54% share of the overall market, Japanese companies hold a significant share in the sensor sector which...
Social Issues in the Business World
Global expansion can be an exciting venture but to ensure a company's success, it always pays to bear the norm...
UK vs Hong Kong – Company Formations
The UK is a powerful player in the European business world but expanding your business to Hong Kong will kick ...
Holiday Season Boosts E-Commerce
For Amazon, 2020’s holiday sales has been the biggest in its history... the increasingly popular Shopify, wh...
Business Appropriate Attire in Malaysia
As workplace standards have evolved from professional-looking suits to simple t-shirts, dressing appropriately...
Digitizing Trade in ASEAN Countries
To improve economic development, it is important to create strategic alliances. These alliances are essential ...
When is a Business Ready for Global Expansion?
So you want to expand your business overseas? That’s great – but how do you know when your company is read...
Skyscrapers
There are many ways a country can illustrate their authority... One of the ways a country demonstrates their w...
Sustainable Business in Japan
If you’re still unsure of where to expand your business, why not Japan? Its sustainable practices make it a...
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Fifteen countries, mostly from the Asia-Pacific region, have formed the world’s largest trading bloc....
The Importance of Teamwork
Research shows that employers view the ability to work in teams as the most desirable trait because teamwork i...
How Will a Biden Presidency Affect the World?
Biden is keen to maintain American leadership and steer away from Trump’s isolationist policies but this wil...
Online Shopping for Luxury Brands
Old merchandise tend to devalue luxury brands. Many luxury brands destroy them to drive demand for their newer...
Guanxi: A Way of Showing Respect in the Business World
In the Eastern hemisphere, specifically China, personal and business connections are important ties that often...
Growth in the US Economy
US manufacturing is seeing continual growth despite the negative effects of Covid-19. ...
The Effects of Covid-19
Covid-19 has revolutionized the world’s commercial ecosystem...
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality (VR) uses computer simulation technology to provide a simulated experience that is similar to ...
Vietnam – A Paradise for Tech Startups
With its affordability and thriving startup communities, Vietnam provides the perfect environment for tech sta...
Working Visas for Japan
To expand your business in japan, you may need to send employees from your native country and/or live in Japan...
Is it Possible to Own a Business in a Foreign Country?
Yes, it definitely is! Follow these tips to help you launch your business overseas. ...
A Little More About Our Values
Bubu and Friends (originally Bubufds Solution) began with three competition winners desperate to make a chang...
Why is Competition So Good for Business?
Whether you like it or not, your business will come up against competitors and you will have to fight for your...
Is Taiwan The Place To Expand Your Business?
Have you considered growing your company in Taiwan? Below are outlined 5 reasons why Taiwan could be the perfe...
Manufacturing Hong Kong – the Big Break for Your Overseas Business
Considering Hong Kong’s prominent position in the global market, manufacturing your items in Hong Kong may g...
Introducing New Products
When introducing a new product into the market there are many factors that must be considered. Two important f...
Japanese Cuisine
Japanese cuisine has gained international attention in recent years. ...
Learning from Mistakes
It is essential to learn from crises so we can adapt and be prepared when similar problems arise in the futur...
Tipping in Japan
In western countries, especially in the US, tipping is the standard way to thank your server. However, the cul...
Key factors in international expansion
To grow businesses to an international scale, there are many different ways and the resources and time require...
Singapore’s Push for Electric Vehicles
The next step is the change from gas fuelled vehicles to electric vehicles. This follows the global trend for ...
Challenges faced when expanding global business
To grow businesses to an international scale, there are many different ways and the resources and time require...
How to grow my business to the international level?
To grow businesses to an international scale, there are many different ways and the resources and time require...
Right Place, Right Time: A Case Study on Nintendo
Covid-19 has forced most people to spend a vast majority of their time at home. Is there anything to do withou...
Picking the Perfect Place
It is important to know about the relevant regulations in a country before you expand your business to them, a...
Business in Singapore
Singapore is an ideal location for global businesses to site their headquarters. Strong trade and investment m...
South Korean Games Move from PCs to Mobile
Nikkei Asian Review writes that Korea’s top three gaming companies - Nexon, NCsoft, and Netmarble - are chan...
Diversifying Streams of Income
Currency and money are ultimately concepts established by the government. It only has value when both parties,...
Government Regulations in Business
Government regulations have a crucial role in business as they determine various aspects of business decisions...
The History of Currency and Exchange
Currency and money are ultimately concepts established by the government. It only has value when both parties,...
How to Avoid Taxi Scams Right Out of the Airport: Vietnamese Taxi Scams
When you step out of the airport after a long flight, the last thing you want on your itinerary is to be scamm...
Which Mask for Covid-19?
Apple stores in the UK are implementing a new regulation where customers entering their stores must wear Apple...
Covid-19 and the Digital Age
Quarantining is something many people did for months and are still continuing to do. Some parts of the world a...
Quality over Quantity: Japanese Fruits
Common fruits in Japan that are found in convenience stores or supermarkets are more likely to be imported fro...
Benefits of Flexibility for a Business
If your business is too rigid, its chances of success will quickly diminish. Quick changes occur in technology...
Taiwanese vs Chinese Business Negotiation Practices
Taiwan and China are usually viewed as a single identity with the same cultures and practices, but cultural an...
