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International Expansion

Your partner for growth from China to ASEAN

International Expansion

Your partner for growth from China to ASEAN

Growth across borders can be exciting and demanding. Whether you’re entering ASEAN for the first time or expanding across multiple markets, the region offers opportunities to diversify supply chains, strengthen operations and reach new customers.


HSBC connects your China headquarters with Mandarin-speaking specialists and banking capabilities across ASEAN. We support you from market entry through to building a multi-market footprint.

We connect China and ASEAN to accelerate your business growth.
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HSBC, a leading foreign bank in China

With over 160 years in mainland China, HSBC is one of the largest investors among international financial institutions in the market, with capabilities across banking, insurance, fund management, securities and financial technology.

HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, HSBC Group’s flagship entity in mainland China, has branches and sub-branches in over 40 cities, giving us the largest service network and the widest geographical reach of any foreign bank in the market.

Our knowledge of mainland China combined with our international network, helps us support clients with a broad range of financial and banking services, from International Wealth and Premier Banking to Corporate and Institutional Banking.

  • A trusted banking heritage
    Over 160 years’ experience supporting businesses in China and over 135 years’ experience supporting businesses across ASEAN.
  • Dedicated China specialists across our ASEAN network
    China desk locations across 6 key ASEAN markets with Mandarin-speaking specialists based in each market who understand local business practices, ecosystems, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong regional reach
    HSBC China is the largest foreign bank that offers a full range of products and services. The six ASEAN markets where HSBC operates account for more than 93% of ASEAN GDP and international trade.
  • #1 Asia’s Best Bank
    Voted Asia’s Best Bank and Asia’s Best Bank for Large Corporates (Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026).
ASEAN’s appeal is underpinned by abundant natural resources, a young and growing workforce, and rising consumer spending. Together, these strengths are making the region an increasingly preferred destination and a powerful economic accelerator.
Irene ZengHead of Business Development, China Corridor, Corporate and Institutional Banking, HSBC

A connected corridor for your next stage of growth

For China headquartered businesses with ASEAN ambitions, the opportunity is clear, but execution can be complex. ASEAN is not one market. Regulations, banking processes, currencies and business practices vary across countries. These differences matter when you are setting up entities, moving money and managing risk as you grow.

HSBC brings together on the ground expertise across ASEAN to help you establish operations smoothly, improve visibility and treasury control as your regional footprint evolves.

How we’ve supported our clients

Empowering Mixue Bingcheng to go global

HSBC partnered with Mixue Bingcheng to deliver a comprehensive set of treasury management services, helping optimise overseas business processes as the company expands across multiple ASEAN markets and navigates a multi-currency, multi-language and multi-regulatory landscape.

Read the Mixue Bingcheng story
Building a global treasury hub in Singapore to better manage cash and risk

Through its new global treasury centre in Singapore, PowerChina is redefining treasury management to support group treasury activities for close to 780 entities in 130 countries. The treasury solution earned PowerChina a highly commended recognition at the Treasury Today Adam Smith Awards Asia 2025 in the Best Risk Management Solution category.

Read the PowerChina story
From a first operation in Vietnam to a wider ASEAN footprint

HSBC supported Guangdong Haid Group, a leading agricultural enterprise in Mainland China, with its entry into Vietnam and subsequent expansion into other Southeast Asian markets through supply chain finance solutions and local market expertise.

Discover Guangdong Haid Group’s expansion journey
Navigating cross-border complexity with confidence

With over 140 years in Indonesia and the reach of our global network, HSBC supported PT SGMW Motor Indonesia as it established its presence in the market. Working closely through our Global Relationship Managers, we helped the business understand local regulatory requirements and navigate the business landscape.

Read the PT SGMW Motor Indonesia story

Read our latest China to ASEAN insights

Why businesses can find their next growth market in ASEAN

Ambitious businesses looking to expand in Southeast Asia will find the region offers strong regional connectivity and compelling opportunities across a range of industries.


Discover your ASEAN opportunity

Business Guide to ASEAN and Beyond

Our Business Guide to ASEAN is the first step in connecting to great business opportunities in this region. We are here to support you on your journey with our local expertise, product capability and knowledge, and global connectivity.


Download our comprehensive ASEAN guide

Connected support from China to ASEAN

We’re your dedicated partner, delivering a consistent banking experience worldwide, with solutions tailored to the unique needs of your business.

  • Dedicated relationship coverage
    We structure our coverage to mirror yours, with dedicated Relationship Managers supporting subsidiaries and a Global Relationship Manager for your parent company in China. This helps streamline communication and provides access to local insight.
  • Get set up with less friction
    We coordinate subsidiary account opening and onboarding with your destination market, helping you get established smoothly and move faster from planning to execution.
  • Identify growth opportunities and enter new markets
    Leverage HSBC’s network to build meaningful connections and tap into local expertise, so you can pursue growth opportunities while managing local market requirements.
  • Access flexible financing solutions
    A consistent view of your global credit position can help you access competitive financing. Tailored solutions can improve working capital efficiency, support supply chains and help reduce risk.
  • Global connectivity and liquidity
    A single banking connectivity platform can enhance visibility, control, centralisation and scalability. Global and cross-border liquidity management can help optimise cashflow and return across currencies and markets.

China and ASEAN, one corridor. Six distinct growth markets.

As your business scales in this region, HSBC can connect you with the local expertise and capabilities you need across the region.

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China
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Thailand
Vietnam
Philippines
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