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ASIAtalk eJournal - December '13 edition
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ASIA 2013: The Year in Review
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Competing in the China Truck Market: Leveraging China for the World
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 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... |
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Thailand: Auto manufacturing target maintained
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Federation of Thai Industries Chairman Payungsak Chartsutipol is confident that Thailand's automotive output this year should stand at 2.55 million units as expected. The export target, of 1.15 million units, is maintained.In the first ... Read on... |
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Automobile Industry in India
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With the increasing growth in demand on back of rising income, expanding middle class and young population base, in addition to a large pool of skilled manpower and growing technology, will propel India to be among the world's top five auto- ... Read on... |
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Additional Asia automotive articles
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China Vehicle Demand Strong in Q3
Auto Components Industry in India
To read above articles, please click here...
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BCG report says India could become the 5th largest manufacturing nation
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 According to a report by the Boston Consultancy Group, India could become the world's fifth largest manufacturing nation by 2022. As the Economic Times reports, India is now the world's ninth largest manufacturer, but the report says that ... Read on... |
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A new era for manufacturing in China
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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. Read on... |
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India: Three electronics clusters get Govt nod
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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... |
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India becomes global certifier of electronics products
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India can now test electronics and IT products and issue certificates which will be accepted internationally with respect to cyber security, as the country has been granted a status of 'Authorising Nation' under the international ... Read on... |
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CHINA: "Negotiating Successfully in China" for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
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 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.
Download brochure click here or watch introduction video...
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GLOBAL: "Understanding Cost Breakdowns" for Purchasing Professionals
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"Understanding Cost Breakdowns" with Jeoff Burris:
Get immediate and free access to two of the course's modules:
1. " Assessing & Analyzing the Risk of Global Sourcing" To watch, please click here (register in the right column). 2. " Succeed by Preparing to Fail in your Next Negotiation" To watch, please click here (register in the right column).
To access online course, please follow above links...
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FRAUD, CORRUPTION AND RISK
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Disconnect between policies and practice exposes Asia-Pacific companies to greater fraud and corruption risks
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Disparity between policy, enforcement and execution is hampering efforts to tackle fraud and bribery in Asia-Pacific. Nearly half (48%) of the executives polled for EY's first Asia-Pacific Fraud Survey titled "Building a more ethical business environ ... Read on... |
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China's New Wave of Regulatory Enforcement: What Multinationals Need to Know
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Since Xi Jiping became China's leader this year, the PRC has seen the launch of an unprecedented, sweeping government campaign to tackle corruption. The wave of enforcement action against corrupt officials that started with the ... Read on... |
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Additional Asia fraud, corruption and risk articles
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Domestic Anti-Bribery Enforcement May Be on the Rise in China: Multinationals Must Focus on Anti-Corruption Compliance
2013 Asia-Pacific Fraud Survey: Building a more ethical business environment
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In Pursuit of the Hidden Dragon: Capturing China's New Talent Dividend Through Innovative Direct Labor Management
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Estimates by China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security indicate that while the annual increase in the labor supply over the next two years will reach 25 million, a labor demand of merely 12 million per annum will cause ... Read on... |
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Bringing female perspectives in the boardroom - Challenges in Japan
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I have the honor to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos as one of the five representatives from Deloitte this again year. Deloitte LLP, the U.S. member firm, was the first professional firm that launched an initiative for the retention and ... Read on... |
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Additional Asia HR articles
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Salary Guide Greater China 2013
Rising labour costs erode China's competitiveness
Summary dismissal in Hong Kong - an expensive lesson learnt
China: Guangdong Province Issues New Notice on Payment of Union Fees
ASEAN's Rising Minimum Wage Levels: Vietnam
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Business Success in Asia: The Eight Lessons I've Learned
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| When I first arrived in Hong Kong more than 35 years ago, I was immediately captivated by the city's energy and its vibrancy. In those days, flying to Hong Kong involved a hair-raising descent as the plane weaved through packed apartment ...
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Proposed relaxing of conditions and better incentives for Regional Operating Headquarters (ROH) in Thailand
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| There are currently two ROH schemes enforced in parallel to entice investors to centralize their regional functions in Thailand. The first scheme provides tax incentives for unlimited periods while the incentives under the second scheme are granted ...
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India: Easier entry, faster registration for foreign institutions
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| Sebi accepts Chandrasekhar panel proposals, including easier KYC norms for entities backed by govts and doing away with need for registration with regulator. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) will now be able to enter Indian markets ...
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Additional doing business in Asia articles
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Asia-Pacific key market for automation component suppliers
Singapore: Preferred gateway to Asia and beyond
Assembled for Failure: The Machine Tool Component Sector in China (white paper)
New Indian Company Law: Key highlights
Three Insights into How EPCM Can Save Time and Money in China
Singapore best place to do business globally
China: Sailing In Choppy Waters - Business Implications Of The Economic Reforms For The Decade Ahead
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"Expat Healthcare Issues in China" with Kevin Zhou, Michelle Colona and Anthony Hidell
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 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? To view, please click here |
"Doing Business in The Indian Automotive Industry" with M.P. Chugh
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 Looking to enter or expand within the Indian automotive industry? This is a 'must view' On-Demand Seminar. To view, please click here |
"How To Grow Your Brand Using Global Social Media" with Marek Wawrzyniak
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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 |
New On-Demand Seminars now available
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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - interview with Daniel P. Malone
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 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. To listen to interview |
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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert
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 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. To listen to interview |
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"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - interview with Judy Ravin
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 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. To listen to interview |
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Additional articles on doing business in Asia
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Logistics game changers: Transforming India's logistics industry More on Intra-Asia Trade Compliance Taiwan: Single window to simplify Customs, port and trade procedures APAC Tax Matters: 13th edition Thailand To Eliminate Geography-Based Tax Breaks By 2015, Will Replace With Industry-Based Exemption Scheme Shareholder held responsible for the outstanding tax liability of a de-registered Hong Kong company To read above articles, please click here... |
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