Doing business in Northeast Asia

This learning package has been designed in partnership with Asialink Business to support organisations and professionals working with, or expanding into, East Asian (Northeast Asian) markets, where regulatory, cultural and commercial environments can be highly distinct.

Rather than focusing on a single market, the package provides a regional perspective across China, Japan and South Korea, combining country‑specific business insights with essential professional capabilities. Participants develop practical skills in influencing, collaboration, negotiation, inclusive communication and active listening to support more effective engagement across diverse business contexts.

Delivered through flexible micro‑courses and targeted skill boosters, this bundle equips learners with practical, immediately applicable skills to strengthen relationships, communicate more effectively and engage with confidence.

It is ideal for professionals supporting client engagement, stakeholder management and cross‑border collaboration across East Asian markets.

Who this bundle is for

This package is ideal for:

• Organisations with exposure to China, Japan and South Korea
• Professionals looking to strengthen communication, relationship‑building and influencing skills when working across
• East Asian business environments

Learning outcomes
On completion of this learning package, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key cultural drivers that influence how business is conducted across East Asian (Northeast Asian) markets
• Recognise common business practices and communication styles across China, Japan and South Korea
• Apply cultural awareness to adapt their approach when working with diverse regional stakeholders
• Use practical influencing techniques to build trust, credibility and alignment across cultures
• Demonstrate active listening skills to strengthen client and stakeholder relationships
• Communicate more inclusively to support effective collaboration and decision‑making
• Navigate complex cross‑cultural business environments with increased confidence and professionalism

Package includes

• Doing Business in China: 1 CPD hour
• Doing Business in Japan: 1 CPD hour
• Doing Business in Korea: 1 CPD hour
• Influencing others: 2 CPD hours
• Communication and collaboration: 2 CPD hours
• Relationship-focused negotiation: 2 CPD hours
• Inclusive communication and decision-making: 1 CPD hour
• Listening to build stronger client relationships: 1 CPD hour