Business in Asia with AGSM

For the last 9 days, I have been travelling around Asia, learning about ‘how to do business’ in the various countries that this continent comprises.

First stop was Singapore. Catching up with an old family friend as well as my boyfriend’s old uni friends were definitely highlights; however, I did also enjoy learning about the reasons that people choose Singapore as the ‘perfect’ place to start a business. The opportunities available in this country seem endless, despite the political influence; and the tax breaks amongst other aspects seem very attractive.

Our speakers were very knowledgeable and entertaining. Studying in association with the SP Jain Centre of Management provided some restrictions, but also ‘opened up doors’. One afternoon, we met a few of their students in the full time MBA program – which includes terms in Dubai, India, Singapore and either Toronto or Sydney.

One interesting reflection is how ‘at home’ I’ve been feeling on this trip. Surrounded by 30 AGSM students, speaking English and sitting in a classroom/conference room every day, I haven’t actually felt like I’ve been overseas!