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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
Indian auto sector needs infrastructural changes for growth: JD Power
The slowdown in major auto markets like China, Europe and Brazil has offered India an opportunity to attract foreign investments. However, infrastructural improvement along with ease of doing business, and better policies are ...     Read on...
Too Many Car Factories in China?
Automakers have been successful at adding factories. Maybe too successful. When consultant Bill Russo visited Chery Automobile's headquarters in China's eastern Anhui province about three years ago, he listened to the ...    Read on...
China Auto Demand Solid, Trucks Fall as Expected
China auto demand rose 9% in January, above our Q1 estimate for 7% growth. Demand expansion averaged 9-10% over the past four months, reaccelerating from mid-single-digit growth in Q3. We continue to believe the China market ...     Read on...
Additional Asia automotive articles

- India: Vehicle sales up for the third consecutive month
- ASEAN: Full Year 2014 Volumes Down, But Positive Signals for 2015
- China tire industry: Why Michelin has got its strategy wrong 

 

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
Asia PMI summary: China manufacturing rebounds, India slows, Indonesia falls to record low
Manufacturing conditions in Asia as per the purchasing managers index surveyed by HSBC/Markit showed mixed results for Asia in February, with China's numbers coming in most impressive, India losing momentum and the Indonesian ...   Read on ...
China Outlook 2015 (download report)
China Outlook 2015 provides analysis and commentary on China's economy, outward direct investment (ODI) and foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2014, and offers a closer look at the industry sectors where we identified emerging ....    Read on...
Additional Asian manufacturing and economy articles

- Japan makes Southeast Asia its manufacturing hub
- IMF ups India's growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for current fiscal
- India: Cabinet gives nod for National Investment and Manufacturing Zone in Tumakuru 

 

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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...
SUPPLY CHAIN RISK
GBP and SLU's John Cook School of Business release new Certificate Course
SLU's Center for Supply Chain Management has selected Global Business Professor to produce and host their new online Certificate Course: Supply Chain Risk Management: Creating, Capturing & Delivering Value presented by Dana Hullinger, Director of Supply Chain Strategy with The Boeing Company ...    Read on...
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  • Identify and leverage your sources of power
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DOING BUSINESS IN...
Key Asian cities expose supply chains to extreme natural hazard risks
Cities in Asia are the most exposed to natural disasters threatening global supply chains, according to research.The strategic markets of the Philippines, China, Japan and Bangladesh have more than half of the 100 ...     Read on ...
3 signs your man in China might be on the take and what you can do about it now
China is a unique place with a culture, especially its business culture, that continues to confound western business people no end, and not just in obvious ways. There is nuance too. Whatever ethical norms you've come to ...     Read on ...
Widespread Counterfeit Activities in South Asia can be minimized
Ashim Kumar Mukherjee, VP Operations, Cognosco Risk Solutions, presents strategies that may help your company reduce the impact of widespread counterfeit activities in South Asia. To watch Ashim's informative ...     Read on ...
Additional 'doing business in' articles

- Going to Market in APAC, One Burgeoning Market at a Time
- Derisking the future of India Inc.
- China Expects Tech Companies to Disclose Source Code
- Managing compliance in China's emerging new civilization 

ASIA HR
Job-security is the number one reason for Indian employees to join organisations; salary remains number one retention driver
Salary, career advancement opportunities and job security are the top reasons for joining and staying in an organisation, finds the recent Global Workforce Study 2014 ...     Read on ...
Hong Kong Immigration Update: Changes in Hong Kong immigration policies to attract talent and professionals from outside Hong Kong
One of the key points that emerged in the Chief Executive of Hong Kong's 2015 policy address on 14 January 2015 is that the government intends to tackle the issue of possible future talent shortages in the territory. The government ...     Read on ...
Additional Asian HR articles

- Singapore, Hong Kong offer the highest salaries in Asia
- Singapore: Employment Pass Applicants Will Need a Notification Letter Before They Can Commence Work
- Taiwan: Minimum Employer Contribution Requirements for Retirement Indemnity Funds Strengthened 

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ASIA HEADLINES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia
 

China's South Korea investment soars ahead of free trade pact
Source: South China Morning Post

Make in India: Five Indian auto component suppliers set to make it to the global top 100 list
Source: The Economic Times

Despite quarrels, business in Asia is brisk
Source: CNBC

The future of Factory Asia: A tightening grip
Source: The Economist

Car Hub Project to Spur Philippine Manufacturing: Southeast Asia
Source: Bloomberg Business

When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!
Source: Business Standard

Asian Outbound Property Investment Sets Record in 2014
Source: World Property Journal

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ADDITIONAL ASIA ARTICLES
Additional articles on doing business in Asia
 

- Important Recent Developments in PRC Tax Laws
- 2015 Asia Pacific Indirect Country Tax Guide
- 2015 Thailand Tax Calendar
- Indian companies continue to witness rise in deals: Grant Thornton
- Japanese High Tech Industry Challenges
- Impact envisioned upon realizing the ASEAN Economic Community - Hiyaku No. 7 (2015)
- Taiwan orders Alibaba to withdraw after violating rules: official
- Exports key to the success of Make In India initiative - Nirmala Sitharaman
- Japan's High-Wire Act

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