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The ASIAtalk eJournal - November 2012 edition

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In this issue
> Asia automotive ...
> Negotiating with the Chinese ...
> Asia main articles...
> "Recruitment Challenges in the Chinese Manufacturing Industry" with Chris Baillargeon...
> Doing Business in The Indian Automotive Industry...
> Asia Pacific Economic Outlook...
> Asia automotive - additional articles...
> Asia additional articles...
> Asia update: global headlines...
> "Global Manufacturing: Current Realities and Emerging Trends" with Michael L. Hetzel...
> GlobalBusinessProfessor.com ...
> ChinaEV.org blog ...
> 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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Asia automotive

 
Competing in China's Slower Growth Automotive Industry
China's automotive industry has arrived at an inflection point. After a period of breathtaking growth and expansion, the industry is now facing a future of slower growth at a level comparable to China's GDP growth.This slower growth is a ...   Read on

The Influential Rise Of India's Auto Market
Notwithstanding the current slowdown in its automotive sales, we believe India is on the path to become the world's third largest light vehicle market by 2015.India is positioned sixth in the world rankings today, and over the next three ...   Read on

Asean Automotive Monthly - Executive Summary - October, 2012
Is Honda Proton's White Knight? Perspective.Of all the international automakers rumored to be potential partners for DRB-Hicom's Proton, not many would have guessed Japan's Honda Motor.On 29 October, DRB-Hicom announced it had ...   Read on

China Automotive Monthly - Executive Summary October, 2012
The Reshuffle of the Car Market: Who's Opportunity?  The unforeseen disaster of the Japanese car manufacturers: 2012 is a year full of surprise for the automotive industry. With Inventory surges, price wars and a license ...   Read on 


"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.com 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 main articles


ASEAN is a magnet for investments
Southeast Asia - The region continues to draw foreign investors around the world seeking expansion opportunities, according to a report.  Read on

Bank Of America Just Published A Mega Bullish Note On China
Bank of America Merrill Lynch's China economist Ting Lu just published a big bullish 11-page report in which he cranked up his GDP estimates citing "across-the-board green ...   Read on

Sharp Rise in 'Unpaid Bills' Reflecting China's Economic slowdown on 'Corporate Balance Sheets'
Chinese listed companies have reported a sharp rise in unpaid bills during the third quarter this year, marking one of the clearest signs yet of the toll that nation's economic slowdown is taking on corporate balance sheets, according to ...   Read on

China's Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Recovery

India to grow fastest till 2060; Indians to remain at bottom

Change in the (Supply) Chain Survey: High-Tech Executives in Asia Prepare for Change (report)

India talent survey report 2012: Perspectives on young talent in India (report)  


"Recruitment Challenges in the Chinese Manufacturing Industry" with Chris Baillargeon

 

On-Demand Seminar available starting November 21.  Seminar will cover: Identifying Candidates, Attracting Candidates, Contract Negotiation/Structure, Legal Issues, Retaining Talent, Expatriates.
More information coming soon.  If you'd like us to contact you once available, please contact us.  


"Doing Business in The Indian Automotive Industry" with M.P. Chugh

 

On-Demand Seminar available now.
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Asia Pacific Economic Outlook

 

This edition of the Asia Pacific Economic Outlook gives a near-term outlook for China, Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines.   China: When exports decline As the Chinese economy continues to decelerate ...   Read on 


Asia automotive - additional articles

 

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Despite the Rising Short Term Risks, China Passenger Car Market Long Term Outlook Remains Optimistic

Asean Automotive Monthly - Executive Summary - October, 2012

Japan car market in September was flat

South Korea: U.S. gobbling up 1/4 of car exports

Taiwan car market dropped 32% in September 2012

Lower import duty? India set to allow cheaper wines, cars from Europe 


Asia additional articles

 

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Asian Trailblazers: The Accelerating Globalization of Asian Companies

Asia widens its global LED production share, says report

Beyond Asia: developed-markets perspectives

Solid Gold Business Cards Are The New Currency Among Chinese Businessmen

Preventing Economic and Societal Meltdown in India

Lessons Learned in the Wake of Japan Disasters

Singapore: Cuts to foreign labour on track

Brazil Reviews South Korea's Export Processing Zones

China Reforms Foreign Exchange Management for Trade

Rebound in exports boosts Vietnam's still-developing economy

More Evidence That Singapore Is THE Place For Rich Expats

WTO Rules in Favor of US in Steel Dispute With China

JETRO administers new Japanese Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan

India: Over 600 international flights to be added by Oct 2013

Asia Needs Global Trade Needs Asia

More bad news on cards for Japanese salarymen

India: IAC takes corruption debate forward

Hiring trends in India stronger than other markets, says LinkedIn

India Govt pins hopes on super board to fast-track project approvals

Malaysian Employers Losing out in Skilled Human Resources 


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 Curbing China Investment as Feud-Weary Firms Flee
Source: Bloomberg

China's financial reformers adapt Party rhetoric in low-key pitch
Source: Reuters

BMW to assemble 1-Series in India
Source: The Hindu Business Line

US Car Companies Report Record October in China
Source: IndustryWeek

Toyota to invest $1.3bn in Indonesia
Source: ABR

India Industrial Output, Exports Decline as Economy Falters
Source: Bloomberg

"Global Manufacturing: Current Realities and Emerging Trends" with Michael L. Hetzel

 

Companies sourcing from China and greater Asia have enjoyed relatively stable conditions for nearly 20 years. Unfortunately, conditions affecting raw materials, labor, logistics, quality, regulations and currency translations are now changing rapidly and inducing disruptions in supply chain structures across the region while also creating new opportunities in other countries.

 

In this program we'll review the current reality of manufacturing in China, Greater Asia, The Americas and Europe along with the present and expected trends emerging throughout the world.   View Online Seminar now.

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

 

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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 

 
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.  View here.   

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