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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
Will the Western European Market be a gold mine for Chinese brands?
Car exports from China rose by over 40% in 2012, and was an excellent stimulant for Chinese car makers under a currently slowing domestic market. Some local firms are showing incredibly high levels of reliance on exports. Lifan, for example, exported ... Read on...
India: Car companies cut production as slowdown bites
Tough times continue for the car industry. As demand refuses to look up, companies are being forced to cut production to fall in line with the market realities. The high inventory levels at dealerships are already giving companies a tough time ...   Read on...
Competing in the China Truck Market - Implications for Multi-National Corporations
China's market size has been hyped to the point of cliché since the country first opened its doors to foreign investment.  By 2020, the China HD/MD truck market is expected to reach 1.7 million units sold per year.  As noted in an earlier article in ...
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Additional Asia automotive articles
India Automotive Monthly - Executive Summary May 2013

Asean Automotive Monthly - Executive Summary April 2013

AAPC Ad Takes Message to U.S. Congress: Japan is the Most Closed Auto Market in the World

Indonesia car market rise 19% in Q1 2013 running toward new sales record
MANUFACTURING IN ASIA
Has global production shift to Asia run its course?
A new report co-authored in Cambridge, suggests that the global production shift to Asia may have "run its course" and points to "undervalued" mid-sized manufacturing firms as essential to UK economic regrowth.  A reduction in the trade ...  
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CHINA SOURCING ONLINE COURSE
"Negotiating Successfully in China" for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
Negotiate Successfully in China will show you how to: Construct a negotiation plan that leads to profitable business - not empty promises / Develop and maintain value-adding relationships and networks / Find the right partners - and keep them loyal / Protect your technology, intellectual property and assets / Identify and leverage your sources of power / Understand what Chinese negotiators really want - and what they really mean. 
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DOING BUSINESS IN ASIA
Research Shows that Increases in Corporate Stress Could Drive Turnarounds and Restructurings across Asia-Pacific
AlixPartners, the global business advisory firm, today announced the findings of a major study into corporate health and the outlook for corporate turnarounds and restructurings across Asia-Pacific. The report, entitled "Staying in the Game: An Outlo ...

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Tiger vs. Dragon: A Demographic Comparison of India and China
One of the biggest story lines of the 21st century is going to be the continued economic rise of China and India. According to the World Bank, both countries grew at a rate of 9.1% in 2009. Here's a chart of their growth since the 1960s ...   Read on...
Myanmar's moment: Unique opportunities, major challenges
Myanmar is a highly unusual but promising prospect for businesses and investors-an underdeveloped economy with many advantages, in the heart of the world's fastest-growing region. Home to 60 million inhabitants (46 million of working age), this Asian ...   Read on...
Additional doing business in Asia articles
China in transition: Insights for global companies

Myanmar's moment?

10 things you might not know about India

Market monitor: South Korea

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ASIAN HR ARTICLES
Is Vietnamese labor cost high or low?
Office workers, unskilled laborers and state employees all complain that their salaries are so modest and cannot cover their basic needs. Workers like... extra working hours. According to Oxfarm, the organization that ...
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Salary Increases in India: The Question of Sustainability
The economic uncertainty in the global markets, coupled with the crippling effects of delays in reforms, rising fiscal deficit, and stubborn inflation have taken the sheen off the India growth story. The GDP growth in the last three months of 2012 ...  Read on...
New visa regulations for foreigners visiting and living in China, under new Chinese immigrations laws to be enforced on 1 July
The Chinese Government's new immigration law will come into force on 1 July 2013, with new visa rules for foreign nationals visiting or living in China.The details though not yet finalised, indicate that as of 1 July, anyone wishing to ... Read on...
Additional Asia HR articles
Global Relocations to India | When West Heads East

Europe should make its people, businesses Asia-literate

Salary Guide Greater China 2013 (download 47-page guide)

India Takes Steps To Prevent 'Brain Drain'

Code of conduct: Why Indian companies need ethics officers

China: Income Tax Treatment of Cross-border Secondment

Overseas Business Travel Risk white paper

Expat Property: Where to Live in Singapore

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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?
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AUDIO INTERVIEWS
"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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"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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ASIA GLOBAL HEADLINES
Latest articles from around the world
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Daimler to develop India ops as export hub
Source: The Times of India

Fiat may make India export hub for Chrysler
Source: LiveMint.com

Yamaha to make global models in India
Source: The Times of India

Chinese Exports on Track to Almost Double U.S. Exports in 2013
Source: IndustryWeek

Why China's slowing economy is good news for global brands
Source: Automotive News China

Airbus components to be manufactured in Vietnam
Source: Vietnam.net

South Korea's Manufacturing Sector Slows
Source: SFGate
ALYSHA WEBB CHINA-EV BLOG
Calstart sees green tech ops in China medium and heavy duty trucks
China's passenger vehicle market is in the crosshairs of many U.S. companies with "green" automotive technology.  The bus market is also getting a lot of attention.  There hasn't been much focus on efforts to make the medium and heavy-duty truck ...

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ADDITIONAL ASIA ARTICLES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia

Japan's Economy Growing at 3.5% Annualized Rate

Beyond Korean style: Shaping a new growth formula

China: VAT pilot program extends nationwide starting 1 August 2013

China to simplify foreign exchange rules on FDI

Shareholder held responsible for the outstanding tax liability of a de-registered Hong Kong company

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