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EUROtalk eJournal - March '14 edition
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Car business has much to lose should Russia get hit with economic sanctions
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 Russia is now one of the key markets for recession-battered European automakers. Many global industry leaders, among them General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, Renault, Peugeot, have been investing heavily in the country in recent years, in a move to ... Read on... |
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French automakers seek to catch up in China
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French automakers Renault and Peugeot are looking belatedly to China to revive their flagging fortunes but picked a tough time to try to expand. Three decades after Volkswagen became the first global automaker to produce cars in China ... Read on... |
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Autos: Western Europe Continues Strength
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Western European registrations increase 6% in February, up 5% quarter-to-date, above our estimate of 4%. Demand was evident across the board, led by North American OEMs GM and Ford (up 12% and 10%, respectively). Luxury brands grew 7%, slightly ahead ... Read on... |
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Additional Europe automotive articles
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- European Commercial Vehicle Demand Shows Upside in January
- Autos: February Flat, Mix Tracking Positively
- Positive short and medium term outlook for the West European Trailer Market
- Auto industry contributes to Council discussions on EU's future climate and energy policy
- UK automotive production slightly down - but to recover next quarter, says KPMG
To read above articles, please click here...
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RUSSIA-CRIMEA AND EFFECT ON EUROPEAN BUSINESS
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German firms fear spiraling sanctions in Ukraine, Russia
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 German companies with investments in Russia and Ukraine are worried about how Russia will respond to the European Union's sanctions. Are they right to fear retaliation? The story of Gluhvizi has made everyone nervous. A few days ago, some ... Read on... |
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Advancing Manufacturing paves way for future of industry in Europe
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 The role of the manufacturing industry in Europe has declined in recent years. Over 3.8 million jobs have been lost in manufacturing in Europe since the beginning of the crisis. In the context of the European Commission's action to ... Read on... |
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Central European manufacturing extends expansion
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Central Europe's manufacturing sector shrugged off a slight pullback in the Eurozone to extend its strengthening recovery, data from February's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) suggested. Of particular note is a hint that domestic demand is ready to ... Read on... |
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Turkey´s Industrial Production up in January
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Turkey´s industrial production increased by 1.1 percent in January 2014 compared with December of last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) Monday. The data shows that the mining and quarrying and the ... Read on... |
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NEW RELEASES:
ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
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"Firms in a Global World: The Global Environment and Firms' Strategy" with Lilac Nachum
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"New Tax Reforms Relating to Labor & Social Security in Mexico" with Ricardo Castro-Garza
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"Sourcing with Efficiency: Tips on finding good factories in China and Asia" with Tom Galey
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Situations Vacant: Unlocking Europe's Human Capital Crisis
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 While Europe's leaders continue to manage fallout from the financial crisis, there is an economic recovery threat that they must not ignore - a possible crisis in their skills and labor markets.
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EU labor costs jump in Q4
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Despite high unemployment in Europe, labor costs jumped 1.4 percent in the eurozone in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, indicating a slow economic recovery. Wages, salaries and non-wage costs ... Read on... |
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Switzerland to Reintroduce Quotas for Foreigners
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By popular vote the Swiss citizens on February 9, 2014 narrowly approved the constitutional initiative "Against Mass Immigration". This initiative requires the reintroduction of maximum numbers and quotas for all foreigners ... Read on... |
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Additional European human resources articles
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- UK: Immigration update: Proposed new fees and changes
- Hungary: Changes to approved employee share plans
- Luxembourg: Impatriate tax regime extended to EEA companies
- UK: Agency Workers on Indefinite Contracts are Not Protected by the Agency Worker Regulations
- Hungary: Implementation of combined work and residence permit
- Video: Brain Drain in Romania - The Skilled Labor Shortage
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GLOBAL PROCUREMENT and SALES: SEMINARS, COURSES
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"Negotiating Successfully in China"
Online Course
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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.
- Watch introduction video ...
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"Understanding Cost Breakdowns"
Online Course
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"Assessing and Analyzing the Risks of Global Sourcing"
On-Demand Seminar
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"How to Structure the Questions That Win Million Dollar Contracts"
On-Demand Seminar
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Doing business in Russia 2013: Your roadmap to successful investments - download guide
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 KPMG in Russia updated its practical guide that provides a brief economic overview of Russia and introduces the tax and legal issues important for those who are planning to do business in this country. In particular, the brochure includes an ... Read on... |
"Recruiting Management and Staff for Your Start-up Operation in Russia" with Michael Germershausen
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Selecting the proper legal form: representation, LLC, joint enterprise, subsidiary enterprise, distributor / Variety of start-ups and recruitment peculiarities / General Director and Business Development Director - key roles in start-ups. What competence and personal qualities you should focus on searching for candidates. Risks connected with choosing not right manager / Building a successful team. Peculiarities of candidate selection / and more ... To view, please click here |
"Russian Automotive Industry Opportunities and Challenges" with Larissa V. Koursova
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Koursova has had extensive experience positioning Visteon to capitalize on the growing Russian market. From 2008-2011, she led the company's Russia operations, including establishing Visteon's first wholly owned interior manufacturing facility in Russia, and supporting the creation of an electronics joint venture. In her current purchasing role, she is responsible for localizing Russian operations and establishing and developing Russian suppliers to Visteon's operations ... To view, please click here |
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"How to Structure the Questions that Win Million Dollar Contracts" On-Demand Seminar with Mia Doucet
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 This is the outline of a questioning structure that evolved over a 9-year period of working with Sales VPs, and Directors of Global Billion Dollar Firms and their teams of engineers to secure multimillion dollar international contracts. Mia has never ... Read on... |
Upcoming OnDemand Seminars
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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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"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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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - interview with Daniel P. Malone
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EUROPE UPDATE: GLOBAL HEADLINES
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Renault, Ford, GM Most At Risk From Russia Blow-Up
Source: Forbes
EU tightens CO2 cap for cars, fixing 2021 limit in deal with Germany
Source: Bloomberg
Ruble slide offers mixed blessings for Russia's car industry
Source: Automotive News Europe
Suppliers consider expansion, investment in Russia
Source: Crain's Detroit Business
THE TRUTH ABOUT RUSSIA: 5 Charts That Show What A Disaster The Economy Is Under Putin
Source: BusinessInsider.com
Less talk, more action on EU manufacturing
Source: Financial Times
Europe's Manufacturing Bosses Call For New EU Energy & Climate Strategy
Source: Canada Free Press
To read above articles, please click here
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ADDITIONAL EUROPE ARTICLES
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- Distributing Products to the European Market
- European Restructuring Outlook 2014 - The industry shifts
- Turkey and EU to re-examine Customs Union agreement
- European CFOs more positive than ever about the economic prospects
- EU: Climbing Out of the Abyss
- 17 Mind-Blowing Facts About Russia
- Changes in consumer protection law in Germany
- Belgium: New treaty with China in effect
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