
5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Some of Asia's Most Ancient Yet Important Business Values
William Louey
created: May 26, 2025, 5 p.m. | updated: May 28, 2025, 2:56 p.m.
As more and more Asian businesses steal the limelight, it's high time that Western entrepreneurs learn some of the ideas and philosophies that guarantee their success and longevity.
Additionally, Asian companies are adopting new technologies 8-12 years ahead of the West, according to Citi's 2023 report.
According to this concept, businesses should prioritize efficiency and effectiveness and know which tasks are urgent, instead of taking too much control over every aspect of a company's operations.
Among the most important Confucian values practiced in Asian business ethics is the concept of giving face, otherwise known as mianzi.
Applying the Buddhist Law of AttractionAmong the most visible principles practiced by Asian businesses is the Buddhist Law of Attraction, which says that our thoughts and intentions shape our experiences and reality.
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