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Doing business in Europe and Russia?
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EUROtalk eJournal - June '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
FIND IT HERE.
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Russia's automotive industry in decline - Serious risks for sales and production
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 Russia remains an interesting market for automotive manufacturers, but will probably not be able to meet the industry's optimistic expectations. Quite the contrary: In their latest market analysis entitled "Russia at the crossroads" ... Read on... |
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Automobile and competition law: An overview of EU and national case law
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| The year 2013 was an important milestone in the motor vehicle sector, with the new Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation ("MVBER") and the new MVBER Guidelines replacing the previous legislative package from 1 June 2013. Read on... |
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Turkey 2014 Automotive Executives Survey
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| KPMG Turkey 2014 Automotive Executives Survey, now in its second edition, provides an opportunity to evaluate the developments and trends for the years 2013 to 2014, while reflecting the expectations and views of the Turkish automotive executives for ... Read on... |
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Additional Europe automotive articles
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- EU and U.S. auto industry call for a comprehensive agreement under TTIP; Study examines EU & U.S. vehicle safety equivalence
- Trucks: Europe Demand Flattens in April
- Russian Automotive Market Study 2014
- Autos: Western European Demand Continues at Solid Pace into Spring
- Autos: European Production Flat Despite Easter Shift
- Demand from Europe fuels uptick in UK car exports
To read above articles, please click here...
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RUSSIA & UKRAINE BUSINESS
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Stay Ahead of the Curve regarding on-Going Developments in respect of the Ukraine Crisis
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As previously announced, Baker & McKenzie has set up a dedicated blog, accessible here, to provide real-time updates on critical developments in the Ukraine crisis from an ... Read on...
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Subdued business prospects: German companies in Russia
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| The political standoff between Russia and the West over the future of Ukraine is stressing the Russian economy, and German companies are feeling the effects. Many firms have seen revenues and investment volumes decline. Read on... |
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Fallout From Russian Sanctions Hits U.S. Companies
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The economic sanctions levied against Russia for its involvement in Ukraine has taken a bite out of the profits of some U.S. companies that do business in Russia. To watch video report, please ... Read on...
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Industry 4.0: Germany rethinks manufacturing
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Last month, the chief executive officer of one of the country's largest manufacturers spoke in a closed-door meeting to a group of Japanese executives on his company's global strategy. Remarkably, he spend 20 percent of his time praising German ... Read on...
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Poland Manufacturing Growth Lowest Since July 2013
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| Poland factory sector growth slowed further in April to its weakest pace since the middle of last year, survey results from Markit Economics showed Friday. The headline HSBC Poland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to ... 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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Germany's labor costs rising faster than EU average
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For years, slow wage growth has bolstered Germany's exports. But new data show since 2011, German labor costs have been rising faster than the EU average. Germany remains competitive thanks to high labor productivity. Labor costs in ... Read on...
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UK Immigration Update: Preventing Illegal Working - Draft Code of Practice
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| Code of Practice: On 6 May 2014, the government published a Draft Code of Practice (the "Code") which will be effective from 16 May 2014. The Code, which has been issued under s.19 of the Immigration, Asylum and ... Read on... |
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Additional European human resources articles
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- Federation Council Approves Bill Requiring Russian Language for Residency
- Germany: New Directive on Supplementary Pension Rights in Force 20 May 2014: Do German Employers Need to Take Action?
- Germany second most popular immigration destination
To read above articles, click here...
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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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EUROPE UPDATE: GLOBAL HEADLINES
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EU's mood: A country by country tour
Source: Pew Research Center
East Europe Economies Quicken as Spending Rises With Exports
Source: BloombergBusinessweek
Eastern Europe's Economy Severely Hit by Russian Crisis
Source: International Business Times
Here Is Why The UK May Exit The European Union
Source: BusinessInsider.com
British car manufacturing accelerates sharply in April
Source: The Guardian
Fiat Chrysler headquarters will be in London, Marchionne says
Source: Automotive News Europe
Economy In Europe Is Still in the Danger Zone
Source: Real Clear Markets
Spanish manufacturing expands for sixth month
Source: MarketWatch
To read above articles, please click here
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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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ADDITIONAL EUROPE ARTICLES
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- The road to 2030: a survey of infrastructure development in Russia
- France to impose fines for speedy factory closures
- Few economic surprises after EU elections
- Trade Is an Engine of Growth for Turkey
- South East Europe climbs slowly out of recession, says World Bank
- For Russia, Eurasian Union is About Politics, Not Economy
- Russia Leads Europe in Terms of Logistics Potential
- Germany: Draft decree issued on interpretation of change-in-ownership rules
- Mergers and acquisitions still on the rise in Spain
- Closing the European Trade Barrier Gaps
- Germany, UK and France are Europe's most popular locations for FDI
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