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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
ASEAN's auto industry possesses huge potential
ASEAN'S automotive industry has been growing strongly for the last several years to supply both domestic and export markets. Recent government incentives for small and fuel efficient cars has stimulated the industry and further growth is ...     Read on...
Indian Automobile Industry Analysis
Introduction: The automobile industry is one of India's most vibrant and growing industries. This industry accounts for 22 per cent of the country's manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP). The auto sector is one of the biggest job ...    Read on...
Myanmar: Policy aims to lure automobile factories
A domestic car production industry may take shape in the future as a national plan is drawn up, though for now imported vehicles dominate, according to experts. Neighbouring countries such as Thailand have had success with their own auto ...     Read on...
Additional Asia automotive articles

- Thailand's auto sector is expecting 2015 recovery
- Vietnam car sales boom, but foreign automakers may gain most
- China Auto Demand Stable, While Trucks Remain Pressured
- Japan: Industry Highlights: Automobile
- ChinaEV blog: China's automakers dive into the electric vehicle sea but may be treading water 

 

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
India's Foundries Poised For Success
India's elections this year have given a huge boost to the economy, placing India back on track to achieve much higher growth rates. Short term, on-going growth in consumer spending is assured. More importantly for the long term ...   Read on ...
What Happens When You Decide to Leave China?
Reshoring is the hottest trend in U.S. manufacturing. According to a recent study by Boston Consulting Group, 54 percent of all United States companies over $1 billion in revenues are planning or considering bringing at least some ...     Read on...
Should Supply Chain Professionals Plan for a Shift in Business from China to India?
With so much focus on building manufacturing capability, improving infrastructure and reducing bureaucracy, it's inevitable that many global companies will locate at least some of their production in India to serve both the domestic ...   Read on...
Additional Asian manufacturing and economy articles

- Asian business sentiment rebounds; India most optimistic, China least
- Make in India Taking Vision to Reality for Indian Semiconductor Manufacturing
- China December Manufacturing Index Falls to 7-month Low
- India: 25 sectors identified for manufacturing boost, says Nirmala Sitharaman 

 

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SELLING TO OEMs & TOP TIER SUPPLIERS IN CHINA
Business Development Help in China for Automotive Suppliers
Looking for key relationship development and management services for auto suppliers in China?  If you want to develop relationships with target Chinese automotive business or government parties ...     Read on...
CHINA COLUMN
China's in-progress effort to purge & replace foreign suppliers
The recent Bloomberg item, China is Planning to Purge Foreign Technology and Replace With Homegrown Suppliers, will come as no surprise to the defense and intelligence ...    Read on...
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ASIA HR
2014 Trends in Asia Pacific Employee Engagement
As the global economy continues to stabilize, GDP growth improved across most of the Asia Pacific region during the past year, with an overall growth rate of 4%. The outlook for Asia Pacific's growth is to remain steady and higher ...     Read on ...
China: New Procedures for Foreigners Entering China for Short-Term Assignments
Background: As per the new notice from Chinese Governments (Ministry of Human Resources and Social Securities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Culture), effective from January 1, 2015 ...     Read on ...
India's tech opportunity: Transforming work, empowering people
Millions of Indians hope for a better future, with well-paying jobs and a decent standard of living. To meet these aspirations, the country needs broad-based economic growth and more effective public services. Technology can play an ...     Read on ...
Additional Asian HR articles

- A round-up of key employment law developments across Asia in 2014
- India Recruiting Trends: 3 Must-know talent acquisition trends for 2015
- Managing Employee Engagement in Thailand Through Times of Change
- Southeast Asia Recruiting Trends: 3 Must-know talent acquisition trends for 2015
- China: Grad students drop may signal shift in war for talent
- China: New Visa Policy to Benefit US Nationals Visiting or Studying in China 

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ASIA HEADLINES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia
 

Protesting NVH India Auto workers taken into custody
Source: Business Standard

Say Goodbye to 'Made in China'
Source: Bloomberg

Ford India sales up 28% in December
Source: The Economic Times

Honda Indonesia Eyes Exports After Opening New Production Line
Source: The Establishment Post

Lack of English language skill costs China high-speed contract
Source: The Economic Times

China Drives Growth in Patent Applications Worldwide
Source: IndustryWeek

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ADDITIONAL ASIA ARTICLES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia
 

- What could happen in China in 2015?
- China Releases General Anti-Tax Avoidance Measures
- Southeast Asia ICT Spotlight: ASEAN, the AEC and Economic Development
- Asia Pacific Property Outlook 2015: Occupier and investor demand on the rise
- Will India, US Bridge Divide Over Intellectual Property Rights?
- Typhoon Hagupit Brings Increasing Disaster Risk into APEC's focus

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