Task:

Read the given article.

Reading: "How Multinationals Can Leverage the Rise of Asia Links to an external site.$$; Anil Gupta and Haiyan Wang $(2017),$ Duke Corporate Education, Insights

The article describes how Asian economies have become very important for MNCs$.$ Factors such as growth, deep love for Science and Technology, political stability, and high rates of saving become compelling reasons for MNCs$\text{'}$ investments in Asian markets. The article also touches upon evolving opportunities in Asia, as well as briefly discusses threats present.

Now, answer the following questions. Please provide insights based on the perspective presented in the article. Considering the dynamic nature of international business environments, you may highlight any significant changes or shifts that may have occurred since the article's publication.

Elaborate on at least $4$ evolving marketing opportunities in China specified in the article or from any other reading.

Explain, with examples, how MNCs can leverage China, India or any other Asian country as global platforms. Do you agree that this country offers similar advantages for MNCs in this context?

What are the threats in this context? Discuss the threats presented in the article, along with any other threats that you gather from other readings.

What is your experience with expanding business into Asian economies? In case you do not have any experience with expanding business or operations into Asian economies, you may explore the question in the context of any other organisation that you are familiar with.