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The Danger of Copy-Paste Expansion: Why Successful Singapore Strategies Often Crash and Burn in Japan
By Hilmi Hanifah
May 12, 2026
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One of the biggest mistakes global companies make in Asia starts with a dangerous assumption: that successful markets operate similarly. In Singapore, rent increases can happen quickly when demand surges. Lease negotiations are often heavily influenced by market conditions, giving landlords greater pricing flexibility compared to markets like Japan. In Japan, the experience can feel…
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Hilmi Hanifah is the editor at New in Asia, where stories meet purpose. With a knack for turning complex ideas into clear, compelling content, Hilmi helps businesses across Asia share their innovations and achievements, and gain the spotlight they deserve on the global stage.
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One of the biggest mistakes global companies make in Asia starts with a dangerous assumption: that successful markets operate similarly. In Singapore, rent increases can happen quickly when demand surges. Lease negotiations are often heavily influenced by market conditions, giving landlords greater pricing flexibility compared to markets like Japan. In Japan, the experience can feel…
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