About Us
PPAA Publishing is a boutique publishing house committed to amplifying voices from Asia and the developing world. We believe in stories that matter—whether they concern policy, leadership, advocacy, sustainability, food, culture, or identity. Our aim is to deliver bold, insightful, and pertinent content to readers worldwide, across Asia and further afield.
Founded in Jakarta and Singapore, we publish non-fiction, creative works, and children’s books that reflect the region’s richness, vibrancy, and complexity. Our books are available in paperback, hardback, and e-book formats, and are distributed globally through major platforms.
Our Vision
To become Asia's leading platform for publishing original voices, regional expertise, and transformative ideas that shape the future of our societies.
What We Offer
We provide comprehensive publishing services, including editing, design, typesetting, and worldwide distribution and marketing. Every book we publish demonstrates our commitment to quality, originality, and professionalism.
Our Publishing Models
We recognise that different authors and organisations have different needs. That’s why we offer three flexible publishing models to support a wide range of publishing journeys:
1. Traditional Publishing
You write. We invest. You earn royalties.
We select a limited number of manuscripts each year that align with our publishing themes, such as ASEAN, public policy, advocacy, sustainability, leadership, and regional affairs. Under this model, we cover all production and distribution costs, and the author earns royalties from the sales of their book.
✅Best for: High-quality manuscripts with commercial or thought leadership value
✅Costs: None for the author
✅Royalties: Paid from net sales
✅Rights: Shared copyright with full attribution
2. Hybrid Publishing (Author-Funded)
Your voice, our platform. You retain control.
Ideal for professionals, academics, or emerging authors who wish to publish professionally under the PPAA Publishing label. Authors pay a one-time fee for editorial, design, and distribution support, and retain full rights to their work. Optional royalty-sharing packages are also available.
✅Best for: Authors seeking professional publishing with full rights
✅Costs: Fixed publishing fee (customised)
✅Royalties: Optional, based on package
✅Rights: Fully retained by the author
3. Institutional / Commissioned Publishing
We publish for institutions, NGOs, universities, and businesses.
PPAA provides custom publishing services for organisations needing professional outputs—policy papers, training manuals, industry reports, and branded books. We handle everything from design to distribution, with flexible copyright and branding options.
✅Best for: Organisations with defined publishing goals
✅Costs: Fixed project fee
✅Royalties: Typically not applicable
✅Rights: Flexible, based on agreement
Need Help Choosing the Right Path?
We are here to support you on your publishing journey, whether you’re an author, an institution, or a first-time storyteller. Share your goals with us, and we will recommend the best publishing model for your needs.
📧 Email: publish@ppaa.co
📍 PPAA Publishing – Jakarta | Singapore