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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
Malaysia: National Automotive Policy 2014
On 20 January 2014, the Malaysian government announced the revised National Automotive Policy 2014 ("NAP 2014"). Its key objectives include:- to transform Malaysia into a regional hub for energy-efficient vehicles ... Read on...
India: Automakers grapple with reality of labour
Income divide and disparity in pay are main cause of unrest.Toyota's ongoing dispute with its workers reflects an issue that has been simmering in the Indian automotive industry for years now. Last July, Bajaj Auto saw ...   Read on...
China: Icebreaking year for new energy automobiles?
Continuous haze in China has prompted more people to seek a healthy, eco-friendly mode of transport. New energy automobiles, which have been under development in China for more than a decade have recently come to the center of public attention since ...   Read on...
Additional Asia automotive articles

- French automakers seek to catch up in China

- The requirement of vehicles in India is huge

- ASEAN: Regional Sales Started Negative in 2014

- India: February Sales Weaker Than Expectation, Downward Revision Likely 

 

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MANUFACTURING IN ASIA
Instability makes India riskier manufacturing destination
Due to the current instability on the economic and the political fronts, India has become riskier as a manufacturing destination, says a global survey. According to the survey conducted by Cushman & Wakefield, which assessed 30 global ...   Read on...
Most Of The Hiring In Manufacturing Sector Taking Place In India, China
Even as the general elections come closer, the question remains in everybody's mind whether the job market would see any growth at all in 2014. Yet, there are some sectors which are set to grow in the year especially for top level executives although ...   Read on...
Indian tech firms expect revenue boost as US manufacturers shift focus from China
As more and more American manufacturing companies shift production to the US and reduce their reliance on low-cost labour in China, Indian technology outsourcing companies are expecting a big boost in revenues from their manufacturing clients.   Read on...
LIVING IN ASIA
Singapore is most expensive city in the world: Economist - read on...
Smog Insurance Sales In China Cut Off After A Week - read on...
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CHINA ONLINE COURSE
"Negotiating Successfully in China" for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
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  • 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
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TAX, FINANCE, M&A and FDI
Reality Check: Corporate Payment Trend and Sector Risk in China
The overall payment experience in China deteriorated in 2013 compared to 2012. Key messages from the China Payment Survey are:- Average credit terms extended in China have become longer comparing to 2012- Maximum ...   Read on...
Bridging Differences in Japan
M&A activity is challenging at the best of times. Various statistics point to the fact that less than 30% of deals truly achieve deal goals at the quantum originally planned and in the timeframe originally envisaged. On adding the ...   Read on...
Additional Asia tax, finance, M&A and FDI articles

- Japan: Earnings stripping rules now effective

- China: New guidance eases exchange controls in Shanghai Pilot FTZ

- India: RBI allows direct e-transfer of inward foreign remittances

- Vietnam - 2013 Tax Season Guidance for Personal Income Tax Returns

- China issues guide to investing in Britain  

ASIAN HR ARTICLES
India's 2014 Projected Salary Increase, Emerging Trends and Outlook
Salaries in India are projected to rise 10% in 2014 on the back of improving business confidence, positive expectations from the general elections, and moderating inflation. According to Aon Hewitt's 18th Annual Salary Increase Survey in ...  Read on...
Additional Asia HR articles
- The View from China's Productivity Frontier

- Employee Engagement Trends in Hong Kong and its Impact on Employers

- Singapore: New Implications on Overtime Work 

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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
Tesla will find building a charger network the biggest hurdle in China
I wrote the piece below for Automobile and Parts, a Chinese publication.  Since I wrote it news came out that the State Grid will allow private investment in charging networks. But no timeline was mentioned. And no news re: Will South Grid ... 

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ASIA GLOBAL HEADLINES
Asia articles from around the world
  

Volkswagen partners with SAIC, FAW to develop, produce new-energy vehicles
Source: China Daily

 

VW aims bigger in China as India lags
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

 

Daimler India to start manufacturing buses from Chennai plant
Source: IBEF

 

Educators Survey State of Higher Learning in Asia
Source: The New York Times

 

Renault's roadmap for global entry car in India
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

 

Hyundai boss drives China expansion
Source: Korea Times

 

Yamaha Motor to boost sourcing of components from India
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

 

Chery plans to put up assembly plant in Philippines
Source: China Daily

 

FTA boosts Korea's exports to US
Source: Korea Times 

 

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ADDITIONAL ASIA ARTICLES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia
 

- Chinese Dominance Of Rare Earth Metals Just Took A Hit

- India: Success of International Corporates - Europe

- Video: How China Fooled The World With Robert Peston

- Indian aviation to attract $12.1-billion investment: Ajit Singh

- India: Corporate social responsibility requirements issued

- Propelling growth in Myanmar

- Indonesia on its toes to boost economy

- ASEAN's AEC: A sustainable integration lesson for Thailand?

- Moody says Philippines a Rising Star; Can its education system help students shine? 

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