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The ASIAtalk eJournal - October 2012 edition

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In this issue
> Asia automotive ...
> Negotiating with the Chinese ...
> Asia 'doing business in ...' articles...
> Doing Business in The Indian Automotive Industry...
> Asia manufacturing articles...
> Asia update: global headlines...
> Asia 'human resources' articles...
> GlobalBusinessProfessor.com ...
> Online Seminar "Global Manufacturing: Current Reallity and Emerging Trends" available starting October 10 ...
> ChinaEV.org blog ...
> ASIAtalk additional articles...
> 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 automotive market remains optimistic despite economic concerns
On 6th September, Pete Kelly, Managing Director of LMC Automotive, presented the company's latest light vehicle market assessment of India, alongside a global overview ...   Read on

China Automotive Monthly - Executive Summary (September, 2012)
Japanese Car Makers' Turbulence in China.  The Diaoyu island dispute between China and Japan caused by the "nationalization" of Diaoyu Island is becoming more and more disturbing. The calls for economic sanctions towards Japan are ...   Read on

Japan: Seeking a Sustainable Future
Auto sector prepares for tough times ahead.  The Japanese automotive industry has shown a remarkable recovery from the natural disasters of 2011. However, the positive impact of the government's eco car cash incentive on domestic ...   Read on

The KORUS FTA and the U.S. Automotive Sector: Cause for Optimism
Butzel Long attorney Daniel P. Malone and Amy Jackson, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, recently wrote an article in which they discuss the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and its effect on the U.S. ...   Read on

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India: A Big Goal for a Small Car

Asean Automotive Monthly - Executive Summary (August, 2012)

India: Govt maps road for electric vehicles 


"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert

 

Andrew Hupert, NYU Professor, negotiations expert and author of "The Fragile Bridge", conducts a candid 20 minute interview for GlobalBusinessProfessor giving tips and insights for negotiating with the Chinese: what to expect and what they expect in return.  To listen to interview, please click here

 
Asia 'doing business in ...' articles


Four myths about doing business in India
Despite India's size, common misperceptions persist about the business environment. When business leaders worried about globalization aren't following developments in China, conversations usually turn to India. Collectively the ...   Read on

Leaving China: How High Production Costs and Patent Infringement Turned the Tide
Peerless Industries moved from China back to U.S.  In 2009, Peerless Industries, a manufacturer of A/V solutions, took a hard look at the costs of its operations in China which produced a third of its products. "Our inability to ...   Read on

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Asia vs. Silicon Valley on Failure

Chef Mario Batali Explains Why It's 'Weird' Doing Business In Asia

Dispute Resolution in Asia - Fourth Edition (Guide)

India rated fifth best in the world for growing businesses 


Doing Business in The Indian Automotive Industry

 

Recorded On-Demand Seminar available now.
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Asia manufacturing articles

 

Fulfilling the promise of India's manufacturing sector
India's product makers have a golden opportunity to join the global big leagues. They should seize it.India's manufacturers have a golden chance to emerge from the shadow of the country's services sector and seize more of the global ...   Read on

India's manufacturing growth held steady in September: HSBC survey
Read on

Singapore: Manufacturing needs a boost
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Asia update: global headlines

 

Below are the latest articles from around the world featuring articles on Asia.  To read the following articles, please click here.

Japan Auto Sales Drop for First Time in 13 Months
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Japan Tankan Sentiment Worsens as Global Slowdown Hurts Exports
Source: BloombergBusinessweek

Survey shows China manufacturing contracted in September but improved from previous month
Source: Washington Post

Why Japanese car sales in China could suffer for a long time
Source: Automotive News China

India could gain from China-Japan rift
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Indian manufacturing steady in September: HSBC
Source: ChannelNewsAsia.com

Asia 'human resources' articles

 

People Risk Profile - An Asian Perspective
In the midst of the Eurozone financial crisis, many organizations are increasingly turning to Asia for growth and expansion. With this heightened interest in Asia, the risks associated with the region, especially those related to people, are ...   Read on

Employers Beware: Foreign Employees Impacted by PRC Entry and Exit Control Law
The National People's Congress has passed the Law of the People's Republic of China on Entry and Exit Control, which takes effect July 1, 2013.  The new law not only governs the exit and entry of citizens and foreigners but also contains ...   Read on

Managing Asia's Changing Pension Landscape
Countries across the world are faced with the profound challenge of managing a rapidly aging population and its resulting impact on the workforce, social security, and health care costs. Three major shifts in population trends will create ...   Read on

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Vietnam: New Trade Union Law

China: Communist Party Pushes Party Cells in Private Companies

Japan: Amendment to the Labor Contract Act (Protection of Contract Employees)

Thailand Pensions Update

Hong Kong: Minimum wage could rise to HK$30

Over 100 recorded On-Demand Seminars to help you succeed in international markets!

 

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NEW RELEASE Date October 10:
Online Seminar "Global Manufacturing: Current Reality and Emerging Trends"

 

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China-EV.org Blog by Alysha Webb

 

ALTe China EV deal shows the risk of working with Chinese investors; reward is uncertain.     

The Chinese government's recently-announced plan to promote the growth of the EV sector in China has created a risky environment for foreign companies with EV technology.   It has also created a lot of opportunity for such companies.    Read on 


ASIAtalk additional articles

 

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Benchmarking study in Asia quantifies value from supply chain visibility and optimization

India's Crisis: a Catalyst for Change?

Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan

India: Advance pricing agreements: A new era in transfer pricing 

 
On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Asia


For a list of all recorded On-Demand Seminars, and to watch the first 3.5 minutes of each seminar, please click here.


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 " 


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


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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