Asia offers a wide choice of souvenirs and handicrafts due to its ethnic diversity. 'Tribal' jewellery, silk, electronic equipment are just some of the bargains available.

Vietnam: Lacquer painting, reed mats, embroidery, tailor-made ao dais (female national costume)

Cambodia: Silks, handicrafts

Myanmar: Lacquer wares, silver, wood and stone carvings, handwoven silk and cotton, gems, embroidered tapesteries, traditional puppets and tribal handicrafts

Thailand: Jewellery, handicrafts, Thai silk

Malaysia & Singapore: Batik clothing, pewterware, handicrafts, electronic equipment

Indonesia: Batik clothing ,silver jewellery, woodcarvings and textiles.

Dubai: Cars, Clothing, Jewellery, Electronics, Furnishing, Sporting Equipment and any other goods.

India: Handicrafts, Carpets, Books, Marbles, Jems & Jewellery.

When making an expensive purchase always check the level of duty payable on your import. Please remember VAT (value added tax) is payable even if an item is exempt from other import duties. Bargaining is usually acceptable.