It's tough for firms to get and keep the right people, who are often quick to seize new opportunities

While companies in Europe are struggling with sluggish demand and a gloomy employment market, Asia seems a land of promise: booming economies, robust demand, and a resilient job market.

But for those who are actually doing business here, there are also some challenges: the business opportunities are there but local competition is fierce, and while the supply of college graduates is huge, the right candidates are hard to find, and when they are found, the prosperous market means that they may easily move to rival firms.