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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
Japan Car Parts Makers In Price-Fixing Plea
Nine Japanese auto parts manufacturers and two of their executives will plead guilty and pay $740 million in criminal fines for conspiring to fix the prices of more than 30 products sold to many of the world's largest automakers operating in the U.S. ... Read on...
Auto Components Industry in India - Updated July 2013
The Indian market conditions are acting as a catalyst for luxury and premium carmakers, which receive a boost from new launches and numerous offers from carmakers, thereby giving impetus to the auto components industry. The industry is expected to in ...   Read on...
Additional Asia automotive articles
Automobile Industry in India - Updated July 2013

Japan Automakers Launch Low-Cost Green Cars

South Korea Now Has Roads That Recharge Electric Cars As You Drive

Thailand: Auto manufacturing target maintained
Competing in the China Truck Market: Leveraging China for the World
We are in the midst of an economic revolution: a shift of the global center of gravity of economic strength towards the east, which is fundamentally reshaping the competitive landscape of numerous industries.  As an economic bellwether, the ...   Read on...

1st installment:   An Introduction

2nd installment:  The Competitive Landscape

3rd installment:   Policy and Regulatory Outlook

4th installment:   Implications for Multi-National Corporations

5th installment:   Winning in China's Mid-Market
MANUFACTURING IN ASIA
Asia Cannot Bypass Manufacturing on Path to Prosperity - ADB Report
Industrialization must be an essential part of the growth formula if Asian countries want to prosper and avoid the middle income trap, says a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.In a special chapter of Key Indicators for Asia and the  ...   Read on...
India: Three electronics clusters get Govt nod
The Government on Friday approved three projects worth Rs 200 crore under the Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) scheme. The proposals were sent by the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA) and the Madhya ...   Read on...
Additional articles on Asia manufacturing
Vietnam's manufacturing sector nears 'stabilization'

Asia: Manufacturing Dynamo or Consumer Powerhouse?

Three Insights into How EPCM Can Save Time and Money in China
  
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MFG.com "MANUFACTURING SOURCING SUMMIT - ASIA"
November 10 - 15, 2013
MFG.com would like to invite you to the next MFG.com Manufacturing Sourcing Summit - Asia. We will be taking a select group of sourcing professionals to visit two cities in China: Shanghai and Suzhou.

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CHINA NEGOTIATIONS 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
Ten forces forging China's future
In this executive briefing, read highlights and takeaways from the 2013 McKinsey Quarterly special edition on China. In early June 2013, several hundred of the world's leading CEOs gathered in Chengdu, China, and discussed ...  Read on...
New Indian Company Law: Key highlights
The Indian Parliament has passed the historic Companies Bill, 2013 ('the Bill / 2013 Act') on 8 August 2013. The Bill will now require to be assented by the President of India before becoming law. It would come into force from date(s) as may ...   Read on...
Asia-Pacific key market for automation component suppliers
The Asia-Pacific region accounts for more capital expenditures on industrial automation products than anywhere else in the world, with 46 per cent of global investments in 2012, equivalent to $76.6 billion, according to a recent report from ...   Read on...
Additional doing business in Asia articles
India matters: Winning in growth markets

Business Success in Asia: The Eight Lessons I've Learned

Proposed relaxing of conditions and better incentives for Regional Operating Headquarters (ROH) in Thailand

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ASIAN HR ARTICLES
New regulation on foreigners' exit and entry administration has taken effect on 1 September 2013 in China
After the new PRC exit-entry law came into force on 1 July 2013, the State Council issued a new regulation on the administration of foreigners' exit and entry (New Regulation) on 12 July 2013 to clarify the rules relating to exit and entry, stay and ...  Read on...
The human touch behind Asia Inc.'s global push
A new generation of Asian companies is going global and actively managing talent, leadership, empowerment and communications to overcome obstacles and drive growth. These culturally savvy leaders are rendering stereotypes obsolete, setting ...  Read on...
Additional Asia HR articles
Summary dismissal in Hong Kong - an expensive lesson learnt

China's 7 Million Recent Graduates Compete in Toughest Job Market Ever

Mumbai Most Expensive City in India for Expatriates

Why do foreign firms stay in China amid rising labor costs?

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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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Access over 100 On-Demand Seminars, with more coming soon.

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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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ALYSHA WEBB CHINA-EV BLOG
China's latest new energy vehicle policy may result in fresh EV tech for the world
The Chinese government just issued its latest New Energy Vehicle subsidy policy.  Seems like the government has pretty much given up on trying to create a consumer market for new energy vehicles, which include battery electric, plug-in hybrid ... 

Read on...
ASIA GLOBAL HEADLINES
Asia articles from around the world

Why The Chinese Qoros 3's Euro Crash Test Victory Is A Huge Deal
Source: Jalopnik

Car buyers' incentive plan backfires in Southeast Asia's Detroit
Source: Reuters

Rising Wages And Militant Unionism Are Driving GM Out Of South Korea
Source: BusinessInsider.com

Plunging Currencies Crimp Asian Companies: Weak Currencies Make it More Costly to Pay Foreign Debt
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Isuzu to start production at Chennai plant of HM
Source: The Hindu Business Line

Recovering Asian Manufacturing Sector Boosts Sales of Building Automation Equipment
Source: AutomationWorld

Volkswagen moving forward with Southeast Asia car plant plans
Source: The Malaysian Insider

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ADDITIONAL ASIA ARTICLES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia

India: Oct 31 deadline for e-filing audit reports of tax returns

India: Battle against tax avoidance gets a leg-up with new GAAR rules

Boosting regional trade in financial products: Asia Region Funds Passport

Disconnect between policies and practice exposes Asia-Pacific companies to greater fraud and corruption risks

India: Securing tomorrow's energy today: Policy & Regulations - Resource Allocation and Pricing

Economists are more concerned about Thailand's long-term prospects than the short-term slowdown in growth

The South Korean wave in Vietnam

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