This course provides an in-depth analysis of business development of Asian enterprises in a dynamic institutional context. It considers the business activities of multinational enterprises in the Asia Pacific Region including those from Japan, Korea, China, India, Taiwan, hong Kong and Singapore. Topics include: the policy context of competitive advantage, dynamic learning and innovation in Asian businesses; state guided capitalism; the role of networks, market and non-market institutions; foreign direct investment and export promotion; comparative analysis of business and management systems in East, South East and South Asia.