Far beyond the big cities, growth in China's west is creating business opportunities for New Zealand companies.

Two Auckland students have designed a bottle specifically for New Zealand craft brewers hoping to crack the Asian market.

Finding something for everyone is the key to a happy holiday.

Thailand's Songkran water festival will leave you wet-through but grinning from ear to ear, writes Brett Atkinson.

Dreamed of going to India but worried about surviving? Bruce Morris gets a taste of this exciting land, the safe and comfortable way.

This city's horror was 70 years ago, but the memories will never leave, says Kevin Pilley.

Paul Rush succumbs to tactile sensations and rose-scented dreams in a Thai spa.

On a billion-dollar ship, Toby Manhire dodges the conga line and opts instead for several fine ales and a ride on the North Star.

From church services to Zumba classes, Filipino shopping malls offer everything.

Experience matters in any form of engagement. When it comes to doing business in Asia, it is hard to argue against the value of experience in Asia and with Asian organisations or people.

His yukata is comfy but the traditional clogs cause a few problems for Lincoln Tan in Kinosaki.

While collaboration is known to provide a quick avenue into the Asian markets, it comes with the complexities of managing a partnership.

Tim Roxborogh explores Kerala's captivating backwaters on a rice boat.

Ho Chi Minh City has a great craft ale scene, says Vietnam beer vet Brett Atkinson.

The previous article in this series alerted us to the dynamics of collaboration, and simultaneously collaborating and competing (co-opetition).

Jim Eagles' eyes are opened to the intricacies of trade at a livestock market in the Silk Road hub of Kashgar, China's westernmost city.

The capital of Taiwan shows its true colours during an evening wander for Eli Orzessek.

Tai chi? Uh-uh. Shereen Low visits a Chinese park to find that modern pensioners are all about the bass.

Carroll du Chateau's enjoyable tour of Sri Lanka takes an unexpected medical detour.

Eat your fill in Osaka where food is a 24-hour obsession, recommends Lincoln Tan.

A trek to Cambodia's temples is a spiritual as well as physical journey, says Shelley Bridgeman.

Helen Jackson finds her happy place among an exuberant island people.

A Mekong Sun jaunt is as much an educational cruise as one of relaxation, writes Patrick Horton.

Kevin Pilley checks out the subterranean mazes used by Viet Cong 'human moles' during the Vietnam War.

It's no surprise that collaboration is the most cited strategy for organisations trying to get ahead or to avoid disasters.

December will see a major step change in international trade as the ASEAN group formally establishes the Asian Economic Community.

You'll love what the island of Macau has to offer, writes Megan Singleton.

As with all strategies, there are aspects that are generic to all markets, while others can be more specific to Asian markets.

It's flavour-fusion heaven in Macau. Whether you dine on drunken shrimp, minchi, clams or cod, you'll be delighted, says Megan Singleton.

First-time visitors have plenty of options in China's capital, writes Janetta Mackay.