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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
China's Automakers Eye India For Future Growth
China's big automakers Beiqi Foton and Great Wall Motor are now entering India. The rapid emergence of India as a major automotive powerhouse coupled with the ambitions of China's automakers to go global are the principal drivers behind this planned entry. Read on...
Global Automotive Executive Survey 2013: Managing a multidimensional business model
A range of global mega trends are blurring the traditional boundaries of the automotive model. Automakers face environmental challenges, growing urbanization, changing customer behavior and the growth of the emerging markets. These rapid changes are forcing a re-evaluation of traditional business models, as OEMs seek to broaden their ...   Read on...
Asean Beckons India And China Parts Makers Perspective
The realization of the Asean Economic Community in 2015 presents both opportunities and threats to the changing automotive landscape of the South East Asian region. Foremost, a successful Asean integration will support the long-term goal of creating a region with ... Read on... 
Additional Asia automotive articles
China: Japanese car sales go into reverse gear

India PM Manmohan Singh asks auto industry to adopt electric technology fast

China vehicle sales overtake Europe in 2012

Thailand Car Market in November at best ever month

India: Car sales growth heads for nine-year low

Luxe car brands see growth in India

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GLOBAL SECURITY AND RISK TOPS PRIORITY LIST FOR MNC's
Former White House security expert and GlobalBusinessProfessor .com launch international security and risk training programs for corporations
TROY, MI (USA) - January 10, 2013 - GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, the leading global business education platform, today announced the launch of a partnership with Force9Cyber to bring international security training and education programs to companies doing business globally.   
St. Rose, Louisiana (USA)-based Force9Cyber's Co-founder and Vice President is Pete Ochinko, a retired Special Agent who has served over 20 years with the Secret Service. His duties included developing comprehensive security plans for the President and Vice President of the United States as well as foreign presidents.
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DOING BUSINESS IN ASIA
Survey finds B2B payment defaults on the rise in Asia-Pacific
Over 30% of B2B receivables unpaid at due date, more than 5% defaulted on.
Compared to one year ago, businesses in Asia-Pacific experienced a significant increase in the value of B2B receivables written off as uncollectable from 3.6% in 2011 to 5.0% in 2012. According to the November edition of the Atradius Payment Practices Barometer, focusing on Asia-Pacific, over half of the survey respondents anticipate intensifying their efforts to better protect their businesses against deterioration of trade credit risk.  Read on...
A Major Economic Experiment Is Happening In Japan
It's becoming clear that another major test of Keynesian theories is underway in Japan.  Ever since new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was elected, the country has seen a basically daily drip of headlines about new stimulus measures, both on the fiscal and monetary policy front. Read on...
Asia Pacific Economic Outlook December 2012
The December 2012 edition of the Asia Pacific Economic Outlook gives a near-term outlook for China, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand. Read on...
ASIAN HR ARTICLES
India: Three Year Work Visas for Senior Staff of U.S. Companies
CEOs and senior executives of U.S. companies may be granted employment visas that are valid for a period of three years or for the duration of their employment contract, whichever is shorter.  Generally, employment visas may be granted for a maximum period of two years, but in practice, most Indian missions grant them for a period of ... Read on...
Additional Asia HR articles
Sending employees overseas: the challenges of obtaining visas

Manpower Employment Outlook Survey India (Q1/2013)

Chinese companies want more staff

Singapore: Foreign Spouses Could Reduce Dependence on Foreign Labor

Interns used to fill the gap in China

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ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
"Expat Healthcare Issues in China" with Kevin Zhou, Michelle Colona and Anthony Hidell
Doing Business in China?  Is your company struggling to understand the Chinese health care system, the spectrum of medical insurance in China and how the new Social Insurance Law affects your non-local employees?
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"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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"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. 
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AUDIO INTERVIEWS
"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. 

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"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. 

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ASIA GLOBAL HEADLINES
Latest articles from around the world
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10 Cars We Can't Wait To See At The Detroit Auto Show
Source: BusinessInsider

Is China's Export Surge Real? Analysts Doubt Data
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

Toyota delays plan for China expansion
Source: The Japan Times

Ford sees India as major export hub
Source: The Hindu Business Line

China's Inflation Rate Rises To 2.5 Percent In December
Source: International Business Times

Asian Economies Show Signs of Strength
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Japan: Subsidies help lift new vehicle sales
Source: The Japan Times

Asian Markets Week Ahead: Investors To Focus On Economic Data, Earnings Reports
Source: International Business Times
ALYSHA WEBB CHINA-EV BLOG
GM preps Wuling to be China's cheap exec van production base; export also part of plan
I was in Shanghai Dec 6-17 and as usual met with many friends and gossiped a lot.  One topic of discussion was GM's plans for SGMW, its joint venture with SAIC and Wuling Auto.  The JV produces minivans under the Wuling badge and passenger cars under the Baojun badge.  It exports to more than 40 ...  Read on...
ADDITIONAL ASIA ARTICLES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia
MNCs plan to increase investment in China's chemicals industry, finds survey

Video Interview: "China Inside Out: 10 Irreversible Trends Reshaping China and its Relationship with the World"

Hong Kong-Central remains world's most expensive office market

Vietnam: FCWT implication on Machinery and Equipment imported with warranty service

Taxation and Investment in Thailand 2013 - Guide

India 119th on economic freedom index: Report

India factory output grows to 6-month high, says HSBC index

India to grow at 6.7% in 2013-14: Crisil

Malaysia's Industrial Output Growth Exceeds Forecast

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