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The ASIAtalk eJournal - August 2012 edition

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> Asia automotive ...
> The Importance of Guanxi when Negotiating in China ...
> Doing Business in The Indian Automotive Industry...
> Asia 'doing business in ...' articles...
> Asia 'finance' articles...
> Asia 'dispute resolution' and 'conflict management' articles...
> Asia 'human resources' articles...
> GlobalBusinessProfessor.com ...
> ChinaEV.org blog ...
> Live Online Seminar "The Brazilian Automotive Industry" on August 23...
> On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Asia ...
> Global Expert: Doing Business in China? What You Need to Know About Health Care...
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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, needless to say, the demand for ...    Read on

Car sales set to double in China by 2020
A new report from IHS Automotive forecasts annual auto sales in China will grow by 74% to more than 30.6 million vehicles a year by 2020 states AutoNewsChina. The figure will be nearly twice that of the US in 2020, which is forecast at ...   Read on

The Circuitous Path to Electrification of China's Automotive Industry
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

Asean Automotive Monthly: Executive Summary
Moving Away From A Strong Yen.  The strength of the yen has put increasing pressure on Japanese exporting companies. The strong currency has hit profitability, and reduced Japanese companies' price competitiveness against their rivals ...   Read on

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China Automotive Monthly: Executive Summary

India Automotive Monthly: Executive Summary

Indian Automobile Industry: Brief Introduction (and downloadable Report)

Thailand: Top 10 in carmaking within sight

Japanese Auto Industry in Japan

India: Auto companies turn to localisation 


The Importance of Guanxi when Negotiating in China

 

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Doing Business in The Indian Automotive Industry

 

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Asia 'doing business in ...' articles


How to tap a market like India
India's premier B2B automotive magazine "Autocar Professional" asks our Managing Partner India, Wilfried Aulbur, what would be the key strategy to tap the opportunity in the Indian automotive market, especially for a newcomer.   Read on

Japan's Special Economic Zones Offer Opportunity for Overseas Companies
New Initiative Provides Regulatory Relief, Tax Breaks, Financial Support.  To say that 2011 was not an easy year for Japan would be a gross understatement. The Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, coupled with the continuing ...   Read on

Indian legal system a cause for concern for investors, says former SEBI chief
The nature of the Indian legal system is a big cause for concern among investors, said Mr M. Damodaran, Former Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India.There is "uncertainty" and "lack of clarity" in the minds of investors ...   Read on

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Thailand: Corruption, red tape holding back growth

Shining the spotlight on Malaysia's LED industry

Results of JETRO's Survey on Business Conditions of Japan's Small and Medium-sized Parts Suppliers and Their Status and Challenges for Asian Expansion

India Manufacturing: Brief Introduction

India: Engineering

Korea will emerge as hub of FTAs


Asia 'finance' articles

 

The RMB is coming. Is your company prepared?
As China loosens the controls on its currency, North American companies will need to sharpen their competitive tactics.Weekly announcements in China underscore the country's commitment to make the renminbi (RMB) fully convertible.   Read on

India: Foreign corporates having Liaison Office to file annual statement - New rules of the game
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KPMG's Taxation Guide on Singapore (2012)
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Asia 'dispute resolution' and 'conflict management' articles

 

Dispute Resolution in Asia - Fourth Edition (Guide)
This guide provides an overview of the structure of the legal profession and court systems in various jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific.  To download 298-page guide, please ...   Read on

The Fragile Bridge: Conflict Management in Chinese Business
Conflict management in Chinese business. Negotiating in China means dealing with conflict.China is a paradox when it comes to conflict and disagreement. Local Chinese talk about harmony, but seem quick to enter into disputes. They put a ...   Read on

Asia 'human resources' articles

 

Asian Firms Offer More Variable Pay than Western Firms
Asian companies are more likely to make changes to long-term incentive plans and increase pay-out targets in 2012.Significant differences in executive pay practices between Asian firms and Western firms operating in Asia were identified ...   Read on

Asian education systems lacking "practice orientation"
Chief executives in globally competitive Indian companies are saying graduates lack the skills required to "operate in the real world".In the words of Tharman Shanmugaratnam, deputy prime minister, these companies have to "put in an ...   Read on

Flexible Benefits: An Effective Prescription in China
Since its first appearance in the 1970s, flexible benefits (flex) have become a common benefits element in western countries. Flex is a benefit program that provides a variety of supplemental benefit options to employees based on a ...   Read on

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Multinationals refocus in China to offset wage inflation and increased domestic competition, finds report

Indian executives lead in job hopping

The impact of the UK Bribery Act on Asian businesses

Thailand Top for Expats Without Kids

Vietnam: Guidelines on the Recruitment of and Management Over Expatriates

Employers Beware: The Changing Landscape of Assignments to Hong Kong

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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 ...   Read on 

 
Live Online Seminar "The Brazilian Automotive Industry" on August 23

 

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On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Asia


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On-Demand Seminars:

 
CHINA
"The Importance of Guanxi when Negotiating in China"

 

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 " 


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Global Expert: Doing Business in China? What You Need to Know About Health Care

 

For companies sending staff to China - whether for short-term business trips or extended stays - it is critical to understand the major differences in the health care system. Getting sick or getting in an accident abroad is serious and can be especially confusing to handle if you are not familiar with China's health care system. For those companies doing business in China, there is also added cost involved for covering non-local employees under the country's social medical system.   Read on 

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