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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
Production units in India are best in the world, say car manufacturers
Multinational automotive plants in India rank among the top across the world in terms of their productivity and quality. Top auto MNCs like Hyundai, Toyota and Suzuki rank their Indian production facilities right on top of their global ... Read on...
Competing in the China Truck Market - Policy & Regulatory Outlook
Government policy plays leading role in driving the development and eventual consolidation of China's auto industry. According to the Plan on Adjusting and Revitalizing the Auto Industry promulgated in the early of 2009, "capable Chinese players ...   Read on...
Hybrid Vehicles Face A Bumpy Road In Thailand
Since Toyota began producing and selling the first hybrid model in Thailand - the Camry - three years earlier, sales of hybrid cars in the kingdom have reached close to 19k in 2012. Sales have been growing at an average rate of almost 60% over this ...
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Additional Asia automotive articles
Auto Components Industry in India (update)

India Automotive Monthly: Executive Summary - April 2013

China Automotive Monthly: Executive Summary - April 2013

ICYMI - U.S. Rep. Gary Peters: Including Japan in trade talks threatens U.S. autos
ASIA ECONOMY & GROWTH
Asia Pacific Economic Outlook - April 2013
Review for China, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam.  To download 13-page report, please click here ...   Read on...
MANUFACTURING IN ASIA
Korean production collapse will disrupt global electronics supply chain
Imagine if half of the market lost the 70 per cent of the world's tablet display, two-third of NAND flash manufacturing, and the worldwide production of dynamic random access memory (DRAM). The world will be in chaos. The worldwide electronics supply ... 
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Manufacturing Sector in India (update)
Indian economy has made significant progress over the last few years, with the gross domestic product (GDP) growing at an average rate of 5.3 per cent. The country is the world's third largest economy in terms of the purchasing power parity (PPP) and ... Read on...
Additional Asia manufacturing articles
Has global production shift to Asia run its course?

Mexico, U.S. To Benefit As Manufacturing Leaves Asia

Manufacturing in China during the Year of the Snake

India: Government issues norms for setting up manufacturing zones

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CHINA SOURCING
"Negotiating Successfully in China" for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals available now
GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, the leading global business online education platform, today announced the availability of the "Negotiating Successfully in China for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals" by Andrew Hupert.  The online course will be ... Read on...
ASIAN FINANCE & INVESTMENT
Japanese Fiscal Year 2013: Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is currently promoting the annual Japanese subsidy program: Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan. The application deadline is Monday, June 3rd, 2013, at 12:00PM (Japan time) ...

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Additional Asia finance and investment articles
Japan moving closer to Asean

South Korea: Improvements regarding the taxation of an offshore joint business ("OJB")

Update on Thailand's investment promotion policy

M&A in China: A corporate survey

Thailand FTI: Strong baht threat to local suppliers

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ASIAN HR ARTICLES
China: Skills shortage to continue
With a continued shortage of quality talent likely in China's professional recruitment market during 2013, many employers will look to develop more targeted attraction strategies to secure the skills they need.Almost half of all employers ... Read on...
Domestic Anti-Bribery Enforcement May Be on the Rise in China: Multinationals Must Focus on Anti-Corruption Compliance
Until recently, the primary risk that China's culture of business corruption posed to multinationals was that they might run afoul of the FCPA or the UK Bribery Act. However, if one believes the current Chinese government's stated prioritization of ...  Read on...
Korea's labor productivity still low
Korea's labor productivity ranked 23rd among 34 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in 2011, moving up one notch from 2010, the government said.To view graphic "Labor productivity among major OECD ... Read on...
Additional Asia HR articles
How top guns of India Inc mentor their employees

Bringing female perspectives in the boardroom - Challenges in Japan

Chinese women not happy with their pay: Survey

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ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
"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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"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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"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?
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AUDIO INTERVIEWS
"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - interview with Judy Ravin
For global companies, communication is a critical competency that impacts talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovation.  In this segment, Ron Hesse, CEO, interviews Judy Ravin, President of  The Accent Reduction Institute. 

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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - interview 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 and its impact as the Agreement approaches its first anniversary. 

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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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China Manufacturers Survive by Moving to Asian Neighbors
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Hero eyes production in Colombia, Bangladesh
Source: Business Standard

Hindustan Motors' sales surge 90% in April
Source: The Times of India

Nissan's new Thai factory set to house test course
Source: Bangkok Post

SUV tax creating uneven playing field: Mahindra & Mahindra
Source: The Economic Times

Ford Sees Thai Eco Vehicles as Gateway to Southeast Asia
Source: Bloomberg
ALYSHA WEBB CHINA-EV BLOG
Shanghai Auto Show random thoughts and a look at China EV market through auto show eyes
I went to the Shanghai Auto Show in April.  More specifically, I was there on press day, April 20.  The Shanghai show venue is gigantic.  Enormous. Stupendously huge. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Even then, I always feel a bit dazed while there ...

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ADDITIONAL ASIA ARTICLES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia

Taiwan: New anti-avoidance rules

Amendments to the combinations regulations under Indian law

Non-competition practice under the new judicial interpretation - potential impact on foreign companies operating in China

Task robot development flourishing in Asia

India hums growth tune, nudges ADB to sing along

Property prices in Delhi-NCR increase 20% over last year

Korea-Turkey FTA to boost industrial exports

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