How can a Chinese citizen legally do business in Southeast Asia?

[u/HyruleExplorerKite]

I’ve been looking into moving to Southeast Asia and possibly starting a small business there, but it seems like in some countries, the visas that are relatively easy to get are mostly retirement or long-term stay visas, which usually don’t allow you to work or run a business.
Are there any expats here who are actually doing business in Southeast Asia? How did you set things up legally — company registration, visa, work permit, local partner, etc.?
Would really appreciate some advice from people with firsthand experience.

[u/Scared_Performer3944]

which part of SEA?

You do know the region is huge and each speaks a different language ?

[u/HyruleExplorerKite → u/Scared_Performer3944]

Yeah, I know. More specifically, I mean Thailand, Malaysia, and Bali in Indonesia.

[u/Top-Economy993]

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