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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
China's Booming Car Market Is Terrific News For Western Automakers
China's auto sales smashed through the 20 million mark last year, growing nearly 14 percent and extending its lead as the world's biggest car market, an industry group said Thursday. Sales in China, the world's biggest auto market since 20 ... Read on...
India: Car sales drop in 2013 for first time in 11 yrs - Firms cut passenger car output 13 times over past 18 months
Passenger car sales in the country fell for the first time in 11 years in 2013 as customers continued to defer purchases amid a slowdown.  Vishnu Mathur, director-general, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, said, "The decline ...   Read on...
Additional Asia automotive articles
Japanese cars hit road to recovery in China market

Thailand sees car manufacturing boom

India: Auto Expo 2014 to be the biggest ever in subcontinent

China: 'Most important car on earth'

India: Poor Diwali Drives Down November Sales

ASEAN light vehicle sales dragged down by Thailand in October

High-end bikes & electric cars made in India for China

 

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MANUFACTURING IN ASIA
Asia's manufacturing ends 2013 on strong note, China raises concerns
Asia's manufacturing sector ended 2013 on a strong note, with expansion hitting multi-year highs in export-driven Japan and Taiwan, but signs of moderation in China raises concerns about the outlook for the new year. Both official and private measure ...   Read on...
South Korea's house of cards
South Korea's manufacturing industry is on the verge of a "big stall."  Key players like Samsung Electronics Co. have overstretched their global operations far beyond their capabilities, placing heavy burdens on themselves ...   Read on...
Additional Asia manufacturing articles
Contraction in industrial output worrisome: India Inc

India: Govt working on policy to promote 25 high-priority electronic products

Japanese industrial park to be set up near Pune (India)

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GLOBAL SOURCING
"Assessing & Analyzing the Risk of Global Sourcing" On-Demand Seminar
CHINA 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.    Watch introduction video... 
TAX, FINANCE, M&A and FDI
Hypergrowth and M&A success in Asia
New research into a decade of deals worth nearly a trillion dollars looks into what made the difference in the region between realizing positive returns-or not.  More mergers and acquisitions actually create value than destroy it.   Read on...
A Maturing Market: Asia-Pacific private equity outlook 2014
Investor confidence and overall optimism in Asia-Pacific are both high for the year ahead. More than three-quarters (76%) of respondents in this year's survey expect private equity deal activity to increase in 2014.A "virtuous circle" ...   Read on...
Additional Asia tax, finance, M&A and FDI articles
Vietnam: Foreign currency restrictions tightened

China Investment Monitor: Tracking Chinese Direct Investment in the U.S.
ASIAN HR ARTICLES
Hong Kong's Pay Trends and Talent Landscape
While the global economy remains on track for a mild recovery in the final months of 2013 and looking up to 2014, the upturn is slower than expected. China seems to be keeping a strong grip on its debt policies and particularly property prices ...  Read on...
Liar for hire?   Fake CVs flood the 'tough' Indian job market
Managers of an IT company in New Delhi were puzzled as they sifted through a pile of CVs - as many as 30 job seekers claimed to have worked previously for the same employer. Unwilling to take any chances, the managers ...  Read on...
Additional Asia HR articles
India anti-corruption hotline overwhelmed by calls

Singaporeans desperate to work abroad

Be careful with global HR strategies

Asian employees demand bigger bonuses

Shanghai facilitates expat visa renewals

Social media critical in India Inc's recruitments
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"Expat Healthcare Issues in China" with Kevin Zhou, Michelle Colona and Anthony Hidell
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"How To Grow Your Brand Using Global Social Media" with Marek Wawrzyniak
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AUDIO INTERVIEWS
"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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"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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ALYSHA WEBB CHINA-EV BLOG
Too much focus on BEVS means China could get left behind in electrification trends
Is China getting left behind in electrification trends by focusing on plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles?  Is it ignoring alternatives that would achieve its goals of cutting emissions and reducing dependency on imported oil more quickly ... 

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ASIA GLOBAL HEADLINES
Asia articles from around the world
  
In Japan, Detroit demands broad access but targets narrow niche
Source: Fox Business

Rising Bad Loans Pose a Threat for India
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Chinese automakers fight proposal to ease JV ownership rules
Source: Automotive News China

VW outsells GM in China for first time in 9 years
Source: Automotive News China

Thailand starting to lag behind its neighbours' as crisis takes hold
Source: The Nation

Ford's 2013 ASEAN Sales Improve Y/Y
Source: Zacks

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ADDITIONAL ASIA ARTICLES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia
 
Doing business the Chinese way

What could happen in China in 2014?

Top Tips on Understanding & Enjoying Sake

China Market Growth Fueled by Government Spending during Industry Downturn

Vietnamese restructuring using an English scheme of arrangement

Growth Journeys: How Asian Companies Can Realize the Value of their International Growth Strategies

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