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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
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 rate slowed down ... Read on...
India: Auto companies stripping brands for volume push
India's love for value and price sensitivity is leaving its imprint on car branding. Top multinational carmakers like Nissan, Volkswagen and Daimler are either cranking out India-specific brands or lining up their global no-frills badges for this ...   Read on...
Audio Interview: China's Auto Aftermarket - Discussion with Alex Ashmore of TRW
Steve Crandall of Technomic Asia discusses trends in China's auto aftermarket with TRW's Alex Ashmore.
To listen to interview... 
Additional Asia automotive articles
India Automotive Monthly: Executive Summary - January 2013

ASEAN Automotive Monthly: Executive Summary - January 2013

China Automotive Monthly: Executive Summary - January 2013

Record Auto Sales in China for January

India: Government plans to introduce fuel-efficiency ratings for cars
CHINA BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION
What can be the decisive difference maker for challenging development projects in China?
EPCM: One of the preferred project delivery models.
It is no great secret that 21st century China is the greatest property development and construction opportunity in the world's history. And yet immediately beneath the surface of that unprecedented opportunity lurk great demands and challenges on ...  Read on...
MANUFACTURING IN ASIA
Vietnam sees promising future with industrial robots
Vietnam could be on the path to establishing a profitable robotics industry if it continuous to pursue extensive research as it has over the last 25 years, according to a report by VietNamNet Bridge.Tran Thanh Thuy, former Deputy Head of ... 
Read on...
India to be 2nd largest manufacturing country
India is expected to be the second largest economy in manufacturing in next five years, followed by Brazil as the third ranked country, consulting major Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Deloitte) has said. China will retain the numero uno position. Read on...
Additional Asia manufacturing articles
Electronics manufacturing not alien to India

New U.S. Unfair Competition Laws - Impact on the Indian manufacturing Sector & Opportunities

SEMI: Taiwan investments in equipment to soar

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ASIAN HR ARTICLES
China Labor Cost Rise to Boost Rivals in Asia
China's rising labor costs will help other South Asian countries gain a foothold in low-end manufacturing, a report from Capital Economics said on Thursday."Although many countries can now compete with China on labor costs, it is ... Read on...
Will "Chinese HR" Hamper U.S. Companies?
As China grows prominent on the world stage, the management style and human-resources practices that are commonly found there could seep into the West.The February issue of Foreign Affairs predicts that China's economy will surpass that ... Read on...
Additional Asia HR articles
India Limits Use of Business Visas, Augments Job Market Validation Testing for Employment Permits, and Enhances Enforcement

Japan Manufacturing Jobs Lowest in Five Decades

China: Talent Availability in Second-Tier Cities Tighten

China: Tianjin short of skilled workers

Thai pay rises in line with inflation

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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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"How To Grow Your Brand Using Global Social Media" with Marek Wawrzyniak
This OnDemand Seminar will help you better understand how to localize Social Media techniques as a Brand building strategy. Did you know the Facebook and Twitter are blocked in China, while China has their own social networks growing rapidly?
To view, please click here
Upcoming OnDemand Seminars

MEXICO: "Federal Labor Law Reform" - for info, click here.

GLOBAL: "The Cyber Effect: Global Threats" - available Feb. 25.

Access over 100 OnDemand Seminars, with more coming soon.

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AUDIO INTERVIEWS
"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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Toyota Recalls Lexus in China as Tougher Laws Broaden Liability
Source: Bloomberg

Honda to build new factory in Thailand
Source: Bangkok Post

Global brands are driving consolidation in China's auto industry
Source: Automotive News China

Short-term woes for Tata Motors
Source: Business Standard

Japan's Autos Are Finally Shrugging Off China Blues
Source: CNBC

Fisker Will Be Chinese, One Way Or The Other
Source: The Truth About Cars
ALYSHA WEBB CHINA-EV BLOG
PHEV maker Fisker hunts for money in China. Is it worth an investment?
Wanxiang's purchase of battery maker A123 may turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to Fisker Automotive.  Huh? Yeah,  now Fisker not only has a battery supplier, but I bet Wanxiang will give Fisker some kind of bridge loan to keep it ...

Read on...
ADDITIONAL ASIA ARTICLES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia

Doing deals successfully in India - Lessons from the Dealmakers

Asia-Pacific private equity outlook 2013: Overview and top 9 takeaways

Asia Pacific Economic Outlook - January 2013

The ingredients for a strong Governance, Risk and Compliance function in Asia Pacific

Japan's Trade Policy in 2013: Possibilities and Pitfalls

Risks from increased regulations set to rise in Asia, finds survey of in-house General Counsel

India needs to reduce regulatory uncertainty to boost growth: OECD

Korea's emission trading scheme receives cabinet approval

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