Best Countries for Entrepreneurs in Asia
Asia offers entrepreneurs access to the world's fastest-growing consumer markets, competitive operating costs, and business-friendly regulatory environments. Singapore's position as a global startup hub, combined with emerging ecosystems in Vietnam, India, and Indonesia, provides founders with diverse options for building and scaling businesses.
Key facts
- #1: Singapore top-ranked Asia country in this list, weighted across 7 dimensions.
- $900/mo cheapest in the regional top 10 — Vietnam, single-person cost of living.
- 19 countries in Asia scored on the dimensions that matter most for this audience.
- $1,337/mo avg mean monthly cost across all qualifying Asia countries.
19 Countries Ranked
Ranked using persona-optimized weights across 7 dimensions. Scores reflect institutional public-domain datasets.
Singapore
Southeast Asia
Hong Kong
East Asia
South Korea
East Asia
Taiwan
East Asia
Japan
East Asia
Malaysia
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Southeast Asia
China
East Asia
Mongolia
East Asia
Indonesia
Southeast Asia
Philippines
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Southeast Asia
Sri Lanka
South Asia
Laos
Southeast Asia
Bangladesh
South Asia
India
South Asia
Nepal
South Asia
Myanmar
Southeast Asia
Singapore
Southeast Asia
Singapore delivers on your top priority (infrastructure) while also standing out for career.
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