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Doing business in Europe and Russia?
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EUROtalk eJournal - April '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
FIND IT HERE.
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Ukraine sanctions aside, US carmakers eye Russia
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 Never mind the Ukraine crisis and Washington's sanctions against Moscow: US automakers say the Russian market is their next big frontier. Russia is simply too large and too important for carmakers to ignore, experts said this week." Read on... |
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North America Rising... Is Europe Next?
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| Early look into Europe truck trends setting up favorably. Initial reports from companies with EU truck exposure have been positive with Euro 5 impacts mitigated and orders improving earlier/faster than expected. The combination of rising truck orders ... Read on... |
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Russian car industry skating on thin ice
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| Events unfolding in Ukraine following Russia's annexation of Crimea will have a significant impact on Russia's auto sector. According to LMC Automotive, Russian new car sales came in at just under 2.6 million units ... Read on... |
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Additional Europe automotive articles
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- Western European Demand Finishes Above Q1 Estimate
- European Production Sees Upside in Q1 with Positive Mix
- Automotive industry - Quarterly report (Q1 2014)
- Accelerating growth forecast for East European Trailer Market
- EU markets helps to fuel 12% growth in UK car production
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RUSSIA & UKRAINE BUSINESS
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Mobilization Announced in Ukraine: What Should Employers Know?
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 Recent Developments. On 17 March 2014, the President of Ukraine issued the decree On Partial Mobilization. Further, on 1 April 2014, Law of Ukraine No. 1169-VII On Amendments to Certain Ukrainian Laws in Support of Mobilization ... Read on... |
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Russia's "de-offshoring" policy may affect foreign and domestic businesses
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| Russia's national strategy for counteracting tax abuse, referred to as "de-offshoring of the economy," is a critical topic on the agenda of businesses operating in Russia today. This strategy, which was initiated by the president at the end ... Read on... |
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Russia Races to Dodge Sanctions by Adapting Law to FATCA
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Russia is in a race against time to adapt its laws to the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA, and save its banks from financial sanctions. Legislation allowing Russian financial institutions to share information about ... Read on...
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EUROPE MANUFACTURING AND ECONOMY
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| British Manufacturers want to remain IN Europe |
 Manufacturers, ranging from large multi-nationals to small businesses, have given a clear message - Britain must remain part of the EU to ensure future growth. Manufacturing plays a large role in delivering a stronger economy, more jobs a ... Read on... |
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Europe's Looking Remarkably Resilient These Days
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| Europe's economy has so often been the bearer of bad news of late that it seems almost a given that troublesome external trends would spell trouble for the continent. It would be easy to assume, then, that slowing Chinese growth and ... Read on... |
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Additional articles for the European economy and manufacturing
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- German business confidence defies tensions over Ukraine
- Moscow Considers Industrial Zone Revamp
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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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No, France Has Not Banned Employees from Checking Work Emails After 6 p.m.
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In the last few days there have been a number of articles in the UK press which have suggested that employer federations and unions in France have signed a new, legally binding agreement which means that staff are banned from checking their work email ... Read on...
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Is Germany's minimum wage good for France?
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| French finance ministers have long complained that Germany's lack of a minimum wage meant 'unfair' competition for the French economy. But with Berlin agreeing last week to finally introduce one, does the wobbling French ... Read on... |
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Additional European human resources articles
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- Belgian Employment Law Reforms 2014
- Allow German workers to turn up late after World Cup games, unions say
- Russian TMC Exec: Airfare Rule Changes To Raise Prices For Business Travelers
- Russian Employees Need Career Guarantees and Positive Environment
- Spain: Reductions in company Social Security contributions
- UK Employment Law Changes - What's Coming into Force This Month?
- UK: New policies affect PAYE reporting for employees on short-term business visits to the UK
- Moving to the UK - A starter for 10!
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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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ADDITIONAL ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
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"Recruiting Management and Staff for Your Start-up Operation in Russia" with Michael Germershausen
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"Russian Automotive Industry Opportunities and Challenges" with Larissa V. Koursova
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Upcoming OnDemand Seminars
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"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - interview with Judy Ravin
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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert
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EUROPE UPDATE: GLOBAL HEADLINES
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UK manufacturers pull ahead of EU rivals
Source: Financial Times
Russia debt close to 'junk' status as S&P cuts rating
Source: Deutsche Welle
Eastern Europe is an auto hot spot
Source: Automotive News
Renault Freezes Russian Auto Project, Blames Ruble's Slump
Source: IndustryWeek
European car sales rise 10% in March
Source: Automotive News Europe
U.S.--EU Trade Deal Could Help Launch A New Era Of Manufacturing
Source: Forbes
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ADDITIONAL EUROPE ARTICLES
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- Brussels is still losing corruption battle
- Germany: New treaty signed with China
- Investment in Turkey 2014 (download Guide)
- Investment in Hungary 2014 (download Guide)
- The New European Union Regime on Customs Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
- European Union audit legislation
- World Bank Group Report: EU-Turkey Customs Union Boosts Trade, But Needs Strengthening
- France: Measures announced to promote investment
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