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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
What drives performance for Japanese automotive suppliers?
The third installment explores how Japanese automotive suppliers shareholder performance compares to other global suppliers in the study. To download 10-slide presentation ...     Read on...
An Overview of Automotive Vehicle and Component Regulations in China
Recent Changes Expand Testing RequirementsThe market for automotive vehicles is growing rapidly in China, especially the market for passenger vehicles. Understanding the regulations in this automotive industry and preparing in ...    Read on...
Auto Components Industry in India
The Indian auto components industry has experienced healthy sequential growth over the last one-and-a-half years. The growth can be attributed to factors such as strong buoyancy in the end-user industry, recovery of the ...     Read on...
The need for Digital Rights Management for Engineering Documents
Global business has to be secure business. But how do you secure confidential documents such as CAD drawings when working with other companies across the world? We need a strong Digital Rights Management platform built ...     Read on...
Additional Asia automotive articles

- China Auto Demand Slows as Low-Content Car Segments Fall (April 2015)
- Changing Tax Structure in Malaysia Spurs Sales
- April car sales up 18%, fastest in 30 months
- India's auto exports hit a record high in 2014-15 

 

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NEW GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET PUBLICATION
New Globally Focused Title for Automotive Aftermarket
Babcox Media is pleased to announce the addition of a new international publication to its aftermarketNews (AMN) brand portfolio: AMN Global. Featuring a standalone website and supporting bi-weekly e-newsletter, AMN Global was created ...     Read on...
ON-DEMAND SEMINARS

NEW: "Innovation in China Customs and International Trade" presented by Damon Paling


NEW: "Managing Financial and Commercial Risks in Trade Transactions" presented by Craig Larsen


ASIA: "Reinventing Mobility in the China Context: Internet Vehicles & Related Smart Car Technologies" presented by Bill Russo


ASIA: "Counterfeit Activities in Asia" presented by Ashim Kumar Mukherjee

MANUFACTURING
Made in China vs Made in India: Who will win the global manufacturing race?
According to reports, Made in China 2025 will be unveiled in the near future and will give Made in India a run for its money as the two nations fight to become the world's main manufacturing hub. Made in China 2015 reportedly identified ...   Read on ...
Made in Chindia: Giants take different manufacturing paths
The signs point to a broad shift that could draw China and India closer economically in the years ahead. It may sound like another example of rivalry between the world's most populous nations. The Communist Party recently ....    Read on...
Additional Asian manufacturing articles

- Manufacturing Sector in India
- Asean set to become Asia's next low-cost manufacturing powerhouse

 

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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 ONLINE COURSE
"Negotiating Successfully in China" for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
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... 
FINANCE & TAX
Multinationals ill-equipped to handle rapid rise in RMB use
Almost two-thirds (62%) of companies in Asia-Pacific, Europe and the U.S. with exposure to China's renminbi expect transaction volumes to more than double in the next five years. However, there are real concerns as to how they can manage ...     Read on ...
The Missing Link: Optimizing working capital through supply chain finance
Supply Chain Finance has the potential to drive hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars in incremental cash flow for Global 2000 organizations. However, as many companies who have implemented Supply Chain Finance can ...     Read on ...
Vietnam - New Investment And Corporate Law: A Step Forward Or More Of The Same?
On November 26, 2014, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed amended versions of the Law on Investment and the Law on Enterprises (LOE), replacing the 2005 versions of each law. The new laws will take effect on July ...     Read on ...
Additional finance and tax articles

- India: New law proposed to tax undisclosed foreign income and assets
- Will China's currency dominate Asia?
- China: Tax audit plans for 2015 announced
- India: Banks start reducing rate, margins to come under pressure 

ASIA HR
Nearly 6 in 10 Executives in Asia Considering Employment Options
Strong employer brand key to attracting, retaining best and brightest; Strength of leadership team is bigger factor to candidates than compensation, Heidrick & Struggles today released its Asia Pacific Consumer Markets ...     Read on ...
Tall CV tales in Asia-Pacific
Employment history is the number one embellishment on the CV of jobseekers in the Asia Pacific, according to a new survey. Released yesterday, the results of a study by screening analytics company First Advantage showed ...     Read on ...
Additional Asian HR articles

- The Fair Consideration Framework: Changing the Way Employers Hire in Singapore
- Can Cultural Misunderstandings Impact Performance?
- How to succeed in Asia without offending anybody
- Japan: Defined Contribution Act to Be Amended
- Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residency of Foreign Nationals in Vietnam
- Japanese government unveils plan to reduce work-related suicide 

ASIA HEADLINES
 

China Unveils Blueprint to Upgrade Manufacturing Sector
Source: The Wall Street Journal

International automakers are slashing prices in China, threatening the industry's rich profit margins
Source: Business Insider

India vs. China: Where to Put Your Money
Source: Barron's

Indian manufacturing PMI accelerates in May on strong domestic demand
Source: IBEF

Foreign Company R&D: In China, For China
Source: China Business Review

Chinese regulators target GAC management in corruption probe
Source: Automotive News China

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DOING BUSINESS IN ASIA
Additional articles on doing business in Asia
 

- Former Malaysia Trade Minister and APEC Pioneer Rafidah Aziz on the Future of Asia-Pacific Trade
- Dynamic Asian firms aren't waiting for trade agreements
- Singapore - Data Protection In The Context Of Competition Law Investigations

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