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ASEAN’s International Bank

ASEAN is a huge opportunity for ambitious businesses, but we also know that with such opportunities come equally varied challenges. With our broad and deep international networks, we can connect you to experienced on-the-ground experts, solutions and more to help you take uncertainty out of expansion.

From its growing consumer base to the rapid rate of digital transformation, expanding your business across ASEAN offers exciting opportunities. You need a partner with an extensive network to help you scale with the full suite of tailored services including access to capital, easy cross-border transactions, advisory services, and more.

We help your ASEAN market entry strategies with:

Innovative Trade Products

Leverage HSBC TradePay for efficient supplier payments and robust inventory management, ensuring business continuity during peak seasons.

Simple Payment Solutions

Simplify your collections with HSBC Omni Collect, a one-stop solution for your in-store and eCommerce needs. Improve customer experience by enabling multiple payment modes, and monitor transactions online to identify new sales trends.

ASEAN Desk Network

HSBC offers our China Desk Network in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam with individual experts based who can speak Chinese and provide valuable insights into local business practices, cultures and legal environments. They can also help clients identify growth opportunities and enter new markets in ASEAN.

More than 135 Years of Regional Expertise

Harness HSBC’s extensive regional experience. Benefit from local insights, dedicated support, and comprehensive market research for a competitive advantage in ASEAN markets.

Don’t just take our word for it, we’re award-winning

Recently, we’ve received recognition from leading publications in the financial industry which speaks to our track record as a global bank and the success of our strategy.

  • Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026: Indonesia’s Best International Bank
  • Euromoney Trade Finance Survey: Ranked as #1 Trade Finance Provider in Indonesia
  • Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2025: Asia’s Best Trade Finance Bank

Why Indonesia?

HSBC has been operating in Indonesia for over 140 years serving both local corporates and multinational companies.


  • Year of establishment: 1884
  • Presence: 34 branches
  • US, Europe, and China Desks provide banking coverage for international subsidiaries.
  • Regional Relationship Managers support regional decision makers with a significant multi-market footprint.

Keep up to date with the latest insights

Keep your finger on the pulse with our latest research, articles, and podcasts.

Latest insights from ASEAN businesses

Discover new sentiment and focus for ASEAN businesses from our survey of 600 finance decision makers in the region.

The next level: how Southeast Asia is moving up the value chain

Our Southeast Asia (SEA) in Focus report gives you latest market insights and ambitions of international companies expanding to SEA.

Consumers at the heart of the ASEAN opportunity

For consumer-facing businesses with an eye on growth, the major markets in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are rapidly becoming too big to ignore.

Navigating Regulatory Challenges: A Guide for Businesses Expanding Across ASEAN

Businesses looking to access cross-border opportunities need to be aware of different requirements around tariffs, taxation, employment laws, and product standards.

ASEAN Business Guide to Indonesia

Located off the coast of mainland Southeast Asia, between the Indian and Pacific oceans, Indonesia’s land archipelago is vast. Rich in heritage, culturally diverse, innovative and progressive, it provides incredible opportunities for international businesses.

guide for chinese businesses

A Guide for Chinese Businesses expanding in Indonesia

In 2025, Indonesia and China celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties. Strengthening cooperation in trade and investment will be crucial for driving economic growth in the near future.

Find out more about doing business in Indonesia.

Investing in Indonesia Podcast

Discover how Indonesia's youthful population and thriving digital economy as Charles Kho speaks with Nurul Ichwan, Deputy Minister of Investment Promotion, Ministry of Investment / Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board about Indonesia's strong economy and advantages for investors.

Download the latest corridor reports to learn more the opportunities between ASEAN and specific regions.

Our ASEAN markets and connections

Read more about our offering across our 6 ASEAN markets.

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