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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
Thailand rides technology, investment tide on 'new wave' supply chain
Nation eyes rising trade in automotive, regional aviation, electronics.In 2011, when Western Digital's disk drive manufacturing plant in BangPa-in Industrial Estate in Ayutthaya, Thailand was inundated by flood waters, the local work ... Read on...
Competing in the China Truck Market - Winning in China's Mid-Market
Most multi-national companies that aspire to be global leaders have no choice but to find a way to win in the Chinese mid-market. The common strategies employed by MNCs are to:- Ignore the risk and avoid competing in China's ...   Read on...
Why automakers are thinking twice about setting up shop in South Korea
Gone are the days when setting up an automaking plant in South Korea was a no brainer. Foreign car makers that once relied on the Asian manufacturing power house for its engineering prowess are now drowning in a litany of complains from lo ... Read on... 
Additional Asia automotive articles
India: New launches boost luxury, premium car sales

China auto sales pick up in first half

LMC Automotive Lowers India Light Vehicle Sales Outlook

Seoul to raise minimum fuel efficiency standard for cars from 2020
MANUFACTURING IN ASIA
Assembled for Failure: The Machine Tool Component Sector in China (white paper)
In spite of the largest machine tool market in the world, China's domestic machine tool component supply industry does not seem to be able to take off. Domestic component makers remain focused on the lower-end market segment, and face difficulties ...  
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A new era for manufacturing in China
Companies that continue to base their manufacturing strategies solely on China's rock-bottom wages and stratospheric domestic growth rates are in for a rude awakening. New challenges will require new competitive priorities.  China's ...   Read on...
Manufacturing Sector in India
India is largely moving towards high-end manufacturing with the Government announcing multiple reforms and policies in the sector. Indian manufacturing industry is largely driven by low-cost, skilled labour, adequate land laws and reasonable cost of ...  
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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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ASIA FINANCE, TAX & LEGAL
'Limitation of Benefits' holding up India-Mauritius DTAA review
Mauritian govt has suggested a 'different type' of an LoB clause under DTAC.The India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) review is stuck over differences between the two sides on the type of 'limitation of benefits' ...

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Thailand To Eliminate Geography-Based Tax Breaks By 2015, Will Replace With Industry-Based Exemption Scheme
Foreign companies have less than two years to benefit from a Thai tax-break, as the country begins to adopt policy changes to reduce its dependence on cheap labor and focus on higher value-added goods and services.Southeast Asia's second- ...   Read on...
India: Procurement activities of LO do not give rise to taxable presence for nonresident
In a decision issued on 7 March 2013, the High Court of Karnataka held that an Indian liaison office (LO) set up by a nonresident that helped foreign buyers purchase goods from Indian manufacturers did not give rise to a taxable presence in India.   Read on...
Additional Asia finance, tax and legal articles
India has weak intellectual property rules: Michael Froman

China adopts Europe's model for patent classification

Implementing the VAT reform in China: Evolving challenges of a single VAT system

India: Easier entry, faster registration for foreign institutions

Inquiries over bribery up in China: SPP

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ASIAN HR ARTICLES
Rising labour costs erode China's competitiveness
During the years of double-digit Chinese economic growth, Yiwu in eastern China's Zhejiang province was the focal point for manufacturing of consumer goods in China.It was once home to the world's five biggest sock manufacturers, the ...  Read on...
The Asian talent agenda: Developing Asian leaders (report)
Given the growing number of Asian professionals in corporate America, leading companies should make Asian employee development a talent imperative if they intend to be effective in attracting, developing and retaining leading talent. The Asian talent ...  Read on...
Guide to redundancies and reductions in force in Asia Pacific
The recent tough economic climate has seen high-profile companies around the world forced to take action and reduce their workforce in an effort to remain competitive.The difficult decision to reduce staff numbers presents a key challenge ... Read on...
Additional Asia HR articles
Fuelling the Asian growth engine: Talent challenges, strategies and trends

Japan's Expat Population

Thailand: Employee benefits 'not valued'

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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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China Holds Four GSK Managers for Bribery
Source: IndustryWeek

BAIC seeks to acquire Fisker assets, report says
Source: Automotive News China

China's H1 industrial output up 9.3%
Source: China Daily

Japan June manufacturing PMI shows fastest growth in over two years
Source: Reuters

China economic growth slows, partly on purpose
Source: Los Angeles Times

Nissan to leverage India for Datsun global play
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Tata Motors to make Indonesia hub for Southeast Asia exports
Source: LiveMint

Ford trying to catch up in China
Source: FortWayne.com
ALYSHA WEBB CHINA-EV BLOG
China finds some new stones in its electric vehicle policy; still crossing the river
Is China backing off its push to have millions of electric vehicles on China's roads in the next ten years?  Not exactly. But recent statements by government officials do signal a change in strategy. China is moving towards a plan which do ...

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ADDITIONAL ASIA ARTICLES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia

Infrastructure Sector in India

Five strategies to thrive in Asian markets

Singapore: Preferred gateway to Asia and beyond

Japan: Govt Charts 5-Year Path to Greater Competitiveness

High rent to bite foreign firms in China

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