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The ASIAtalk eJournal - December 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...
> Asia human resources...
> Doing Business in The Indian Automotive Industry...
> Asia automotive - additional articles...
> Audio interview: "US-Korea FTA" with Daniel P. Malone...
> Doing business in Asia...
> Asia finance...
> Asia additional...
> 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

 
Performance Divide in China Auto Industry to Significantly Increase, According to Study
Despite a slowdown in the first half of 2012, China's automotive industry overall is set for another period of steady growth, but not for all participants, according to a study ...   Read on

Consolidation of China's Automotive Sector: New Opportunities?
China has become the world's largest market for new vehicles and is expected to continue to see growth of between 5 and 10% for the next decade. However, efforts to build up the domestic industry have stalled, and we predict that ...   Read on

Auto Components Industry in India (update)
The Indian auto component industry, which is currently valued at US$ 30 billion, will touch US$ 100 billion by 2020. The industry is growing at a steady pace of 15 - 18 percent ...    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


China's Manufacturers and the Quality Control Conundrum
Consumers in China are all too familiar with the realities of shopping locally. In the kingdom of "caveat emptor," the buyer who doesn't beware faces a daily gamut of frustration and disappointment with substandard purchases ...   Read on

India: A.P. awaits nod for mega zones, to develop areas along industrial corridor
The Andhra Pradesh Government is awaiting Central Government approval to take up three National Investment and Manufacturing Zones in the State while planning to develop infrastructure along the Chennai-Bangalore-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.   Read on

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India: Engineering Design and Development (update)

Manufacturing competitiveness in Australia (report)

South Korea's Manufacturing Slump Eases In November

Japan's PM Industry recovers to pre-earthquake levels 


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

 

This On-Demand Seminar focuses on the recruitment challenges in the Chinese manufacturing industry, and how to overcome those challenges to hire the best employees. 

Seminar covers: Identifying Candidates, Attracting Candidates, Contract Negotiation/Structure, Legal Issues, Retaining Talent, Expatriates.   To view, please click here.  


Asia human resources articles

 

Building a Sustainable Leadership Pipeline in Asia
Economies across Asia have been growing at unprecedented rates in recent years, and yet the supply of leaders to sustain that growth has been far harder to ramp up at anything like the same pace. As Asian businesses' success sees them ...   Read on

Asia: Employers engaged in an unsustainable bidding war on salary
More than nine in 10 employers in Asia are facing difficulties recruiting and retaining talent. An inability to match candidates' salary expectations is one of the top reason firms in the region are struggling to fill roles.   According to ...   Read on

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Thailand faces acute labour shortage

Singapore Parliament Passes Personal Data Protection Act

Singapore: Foreign spouses could reduce dependence on foreign labour

Waned in Australia: 4 Million Skilled Workers 


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

 

Looking to enter or expand within the Indian automotive industry?   This is a 'must view' On-Demand Seminar.
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Asia automotive - additional articles

 

Competing in the China Truck Market - An Introduction
Driven by strong economic growth and infrastructure investment, the China auto industry has enjoyed explosive expansion in the past decade, at a compound annual growth rate of 25% over this period.  However, the year-over-year growth ...   Read on

India: Go with the flow
Saddled with excess stock, auto component makers are looking at new ways to streamline inventory.  The automobile industry in India comes with a disclaimer. That the looping challenges of its component manufacturers, who supply ...   Read on

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Automobile Industry in India (update)

China Automotive Monthly: Executive Summary (November, 2012)

India: Auto parts industry attracts heavy online traffic: Study

Krishnapatnam port commissions cranes to handle export of cars

Asian Auto Markets Moving into High Gear 


Audio Interview Series:
"The US - Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS): Cause for Optimism" with Daniel P. Malone

 

In this segment, Ron Hesse interviews Daniel P. Malone, of Butzel Long, regarding the impact of the Korea - US Free Trade Agreement with Korea, and the impact on automotive companies.  To listen to interview, please click here


Doing business in Asia articles

 

Think you got China figured out? Think again
Western companies that do not commit the resources required to succeed in this complex and challenging market may be jeopardizing their future global position.  At the heart of many recent conversations about globalization is ...   Read on

Doing Business in Thailand (2012 Guide)
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Asia finance articles

 

Asia Pacific Debt Market Update: Insights into key debt market trends
Demand to access alternative sources of debt capital across the Asia Pacific region is increasing as borrowers are experiencing continuing tightness in credit markets particularly when there is a requirement for new capital. The first edition of ...   Read on

Vietnam Looking at Transferring Practices Among Foreign Firms - Official
Vietnam said it plans to look into whether foreign companies have been artificially inflating the costs of their imported materials to avoid paying taxes.  The country's tax authorities said they were looking for evidence of ...   Read on

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The Resurgence of Private Equity in Asia

Tips to reduce your Singapore income tax

Asia additional articles

 

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Beyond Asia: new patterns of trade in Asia-Pacific

 

Project India: Delivering on the promise

The New Chinese Economy

Asia-Pacific to Top Western Europe Social Network Ad Spend in 2013

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.

EU and Singapore agree free trade deal
Source: Chicago Tribune

Japan's car industry to accelerate through 2013
Source: What Investment

No possibility of manufacturing Jaguars, Land Rovers in India, says Ratan Tata
Source: Business Standard

China still an option for Japan's spurned auto-brands
Source: Manufacturing Digital

Japanese & South Korean Automakers to Commercialize Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles by 2015
Source: Frost & Sullivan

"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

 

To see the future for GM in China look at the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture" 
General Motors plans to export lots of vehicles from China, and some of them will be badged Chevrolet.  But the joint venture that produces those vehicles won't be Shanghai GM, GM's flagship venture in Shanghai with SAIC.  The vehicles ...    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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