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The ASIAtalk eJournal - March 2012 edition

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> India automotive ...
> China automotive ...
> ASIAtalk headline articles ...
> Asia automotive ...
> ChinaEV.org blog ...
> India monthly economic report ...
> White papers of the week ...
> Upcoming Live Online Seminars ...
> Asia update: February global headlines ...
> ASIAtalk HR articles ...
> On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Asia ...
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India automotive

 

Indian Auto Components Industry: Brief Introduction (and downloadable Report)
Indian auto component industry is robustly driven by the growth in demand for automobiles. The sector has become a lucrative business proposition for global players, majorly owing to two factors. First, the demand for automobiles is ...   Read on

Indian Automobile Industry: Brief Introduction (and downloadable Report)
India is the world's second fastest growing auto market and boasts of the sixth largest automobile industry after China, the US, Germany, Japan and Brazil. According to Vikas Sehgal, Global Head of automotive industry, Rothschild, the Indian ...   Read on

Philip Kotler sees India emerging as a leader in car manufacturing
Read on

India: Duty hike will hurt automotive industry
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India: Carmakers likely to speed up diesel engine plans
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India: Budget 2012: Auto industry welcomes incentives to promote hybrid vehicles
Read on

India: The Effects of Fuel Subsidies - Policy reform underpins fuel duel
Read on


China automotive

 

The Circuitous Path to Electrification of China's Automotive Industry (downloadable report)
As the balance of world market and economic power shifts from West to East, China will emerge as the key location in the battle for dominance of the 21st century's global auto industry.  Due to increasing pressure from air pollution ...   Read on

China Automotive Monthly: Executive Summary (January, 2012)
Read on

Chinese auto firms buy into European markets
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ASIAtalk headline articles

 

Chinese Lessons: Avoiding the Liquidity Trap
The rapidly growing Chinese market offers significant expansion opportunities for foreign corporates, but also substantial risks for treasury managers, unaware of China's unique circumstances.
Read on

Korea will emerge as hub of FTAs
FTA negotiations with China to begin within first half of this year.  This is the first of a series of interviews of top officials on FTAs as the Korea-U.S. FTA takes effect on March 15 ...   Read on

Japan: Edano urges China to respect certified trademark rights
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A Tax-Efficient Model for Valuing Chinese Equity Transfers
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Shining the spotlight on Malaysia's LED industry
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Using Offshore RMB Funds to Invest in Real Estate and Other Assets in China: Further Legal Rules Announced
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Taking Vietnam's economy to the next level
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Asia automotive

 
South Korea: Auto exports to EU rise despite shrinking market
Korea-EU FTA helps  boost car exports to  Europe: ministry.  Korea's auto exports to the European Union last year surged 42.8 percent from the previous year thanks to the bilateral free trade agreement, the Ministry of Knowledge Economy ...   Read on

Thailand: Top 10 in carmaking within sight
The Industry Ministry is confident that automobile production will reach 2.1 million units this year and is predicting the country will be one of the top 10 producers of cars in the world." The automotive industry is ...   Read on

Thailand: Big Japanese firms plan to increase investment
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South Korea: Will FTA boost U.S. car sales here?
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Indonesia's Car Market Takes the Fast Lane
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Japanese Auto Industry in Japan
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China-EV.org Blog by Alysha Webb

 

Is the U.S. government sending electric vehicle technology to China? Sort of. 
The U.S. government is sending alternative fuel vehicle technology to China. Okay, that is a bit strong. But, the lack of funding for companies with such technology, and the strict criteria recipients of loans from the Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program must meet, is forcing U.S. companies to look to China for funding.    Read on 

 
India monthly economic report

 

The growth in real GDP is placed at 6.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2011-12. It is estimated to be 7.3 per cent for the first half of the current year. Eight core Infrastructure industries grew by 3.1 per cent in ...   Read on 

 
WHITE PAPER of the WEEK - Free download

 

"Best Practices in Global Logistics" - As a result of global sourcing, transportation management is becoming a more strategic business function at companies where it has not traditionally been a core competency.
 
Upcoming Live Online Seminars

 

April 12 - CHINA
"Expat Healthcare Issues in China"

April 18 - NORTH AMERICA
"Tax and Trade Issues for Automotive Companies in North America"

April 19 - BRAZIL
"The Brazilian Automotive Market: An Important Player for OEMs and Suppliers"

May 17 - NORTH AMERICA
"Strategies for Intercompany Pricing and Customs Valuation"

May 24 - THAILAND
"Automotive in Thailand: Challenges and Opportunities

 
Asia update: February global headlines

 

Below are the February headlines from around the world featuring articles on Asia.  To read articles listed below, please click here

 

That Giant Sucking Sound of Manufacturing Jobs Going to China 

Source: Forbes


Ashok Leyland keen on acquisitions in China, Russia, Latin America
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Maruti Suzuki may hike worker wages in double digits
Source: The Economic Times

Ford Thailand's hot streak continues
Source: Bangkok Post

India car sales head for first annual fall in 10 years
Source: Reuters

Carmakers in India on fast track to capacity glut 

Source: Hindustan Times


ASIAtalk HR articles

 

India Inc needs to improve on executive pay governance
CEO compensation in India has grown and is fairly placed vis-a-vis the executive pay level globally, but there is scope for improvement on the pay governance front ...   Read on  

 

To read all of the Asia Human Resource articles in this month's eJournal (including HR articles below), please visit by clicking here.

- Japanese universities lag U.S., Britain in combined academic opinion poll

- Hong Kong: Amendment to the General Holidays Ordinance and the Employment Ordinance

- New Beijing airport projected to be world's busiest

- Shanghai Planning to Extend Expat Visas

- Expats Flock to India Seeking Jobs, Excitement 

 
On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Asia


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On-Demand Seminars:

 
CHINA
"The Importance of Guanxi when Negotiating in China"

 

SOUTH KOREA  

"Entering and Thriving in the Korean Market: Cellgard LLC Case Study"   

 

CHINA
"Building a China-Ready Negotiating Team

 

SOUTH KOREA
"Negotiating Across Cultures: Understanding Korean Counterparts"


CHINA
"Managing Labor Relations in China"


CHINA
"China's Next Revolution: Leading the Transition to Electric Cars"


CHINA
"The Eight Overarching China Auto Trends Revolutionizing The Global Auto Industry"


INDIA
"Introduction to the Indian Automotive Industry: Outlook for Growth"


CHINA
"Managing Conflict in China"


CHINA
"Introduction to Chinese Negotiation"


INDIA
"Accessing India: Organic & Inorganic Growth Strategy Options"


JAPAN
"Working with Japanese Customers - Is Your Style a Match? (Cultural Match Self-Assessment"


THAILAND
"Introduction to the Thailand Automotive Industry"

 

THAILAND
"Manufacturing in Thailand: Challenges and Opportunities"

 

CHINA
"The Green Dragon: Will China be at the Forefront of the New EV Revolution?"

CHINA
"Doing Business in China: Structure, Currency and Tax Considerations


For a list of all On-Demand Seminars, please click here.

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