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JANUARY 2024 EDITION
ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE
3 Drivers of China’s Booming Electric Vehicle Market

China’s electric vehicle dominance presents a challenge to the West

India: Car sales grow in double digits in 2023

12 Major Japanese Firms Team Up for Automotive SoC Research Initiative

Energy transition in Asia 2024: Electric vehicles and battery storage

Five Things to Watch in China’s Auto Market This Year

China Overtaking Japan as the Global Top Auto Maker in 2023 is in the Cards, With Soaring NEV Exports

China Becomes the World’s Biggest Auto Exporter—With Help From Russia
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview features Andrew Hupert, Founder and Managing Director at North America Strategic Planning, a consulting firm that helps companies find the best sites, partners, and sources in Mexico. He is an experienced manager, trainer, and writer who lives in Mexico to help international decision-makers extend their supply chains to North America. He is a business owner, university lecturer, corporate trainer, and writer who has over 25 years of international experience. He has lectured and taught courses on cross-cultural negotiation at some of the world’s top business schools such as NYU’s Stern School, Strathclyde University, and Hult International Business School. Now he spends his time in Mexico working with international businesses to improve their North American supply chains, and writing on the future of globalism, cross-culture negotiation, and trends in international supply chains.
Listen to Interview with Andrew Hupert here
ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Tesla Turns To Indian Auto Parts Suppliers, Boosting Exports And Diversifying From China

Sime Darby bets big on Malaysia's automotive sector

VinFast Expands Its EV Footprint, Investing in India and Indonesia

Thailand has approved the second phase of EV subsidy measures for the 4-year period (2024 - 2027)

China’s BYD is rivaling Tesla in size. Can it also match its global reach?

Cars on the way to Vietnam

Central Asia: A Lucrative Back Door to Russia

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

Managing Considerations When Moving Manufacturing Out of China
This Interview features Dan Harris, Founder & Managing Partner, and Head of China Manufacturing Practice with Harris Bricken, a leading international law firm. He started and operates the China Law Blog, which is regarded as one of the best law blogs on the web today. The ABA Journal named the China Law Blog to its Blawg Hall of Fame (a designation given to the ...

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Current Status of U.S. – China Trade Issues: Focus on Section 301 Tariffs
This Interview features Les Glick, Chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty team. Mr. Glick is Co-Chair of the American Bar Association, International Law section, International Trade and Customs committee that has over 400 members. He is the author of 5 ...

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RECORDED WEBINAR SERIES

NEARSHORING:
"FOCUS ON MEXICO"
Watch these recorded webinars in this 9-webinar series.

To learn more about Topics and Speakers, or to access recorded webinars, visit here.
ASIA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Red Sea tensions: Shipping rates from Mundra to US, Europe skyrocket

Biden administration extends China tariff exclusions — again

Transforming Indian logistics space: Unleashing supply chain efficiencies

China's logistics sector sees rapid expansion in December

China Logistics Market Turns Cold in Sign of Real Estate Gloom

India: Truckers’ strike ends: All about protest & what the new law says

Underground express: The quiet rise of subway couriers in China

India: High tariffs among reasons behind weak exports: GTRI
GLOBAL M&A
To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
ASIA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
How to Reduce Your China Manufacturing Risks, NOW

India Inc faces onslaught of GST demands as tax authorities try to meet deadline

Client Alert: Draft Trademark Law Amendment and its Potential Impact on China Trademark Strategy

International Arbitration: Updates in Asia

Asia IP & TMT: Quarterly Review - Fourth Quarter 2023

Economic Tailwinds Supportive for Many APAC Sector Outlooks

Navigating the Rollercoaster: Asian Markets in 2023 and the Outlook for 2024

Indian startups navigate the funding winter through consolidation

Investors are bullish on Asia in 2024. Here’s what to look out for
ASIA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
Made in India, again: Reshoring and nearshoring boom

Asia’s factories end 2023 on soft note amid fragile China recovery

An Overview Of China’s Economy In 2024 – Analysis

Korea’s New Integrated Business Strategy

5 Countries Where Foreigners Can Own Land in Asia

McKinsey sees Singapore’s manufacturing constrained, services resilient

India's manufacturing PMI softens to 18-month low in Dec 2023

How India can address its deepening trade deficit with ASEAN
ASIA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
South Korea needs to transform its talent and its organizations to continue to grow

Shanghai launches new online portal for expat services

Thailand sees various new minimum wage rates go into effect

How The Indian Workforce Is Perfectly Poised To Achieve The American Dream

From concerts to cuisine, an expats’ guide to Apac hubs

Singapore: Stricter homebuying rules to prop up HDB resale market in 2024: experts

Large number of employees in the Philippines get wage hike

U.S. Visa delays dash 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunities for students, workers in India

This Program helps Automotive Suppliers develop their non-U.S. based talent, by providing on-the-job training in the U.S. for periods from 3 weeks to 18 months. Please note, the J-1 visa is not a 'work visit', however it is a 'on-the-job' training visa.

EXAMPLE: Bring engineering or manufacturing talent from your foreign operations to the U.S. for on-job-training for periods of up to 18 months. Foreign operations can include India, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, UK, China, Thailand, and many other countries.

To download the "Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program" Brochure for companies, visit here.

Recorded Webinar (held on August 24): To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.
"LIVE" & RECORDED WEBINARS
RECORDED WEBINAR (held on November 28, 2023) by East West Associates
"Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland"
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9-WEEK RECORDED WEBINAR SERIES by Harris Bricken & GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (held on August 24, 2023) by SHRM and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"The Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program"
To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (Held on Feb. 2) by East West Associates
"Closure, Near-Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export-Oriented China Operations & Supply Chains"
To learn more or to access recorded webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Consolidation, Relocation & Closure of China-based Operations"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY

A Global Benefits Strategy in 5 Steps:
For Auto Industry Professionals
This Interview features Allen Koski, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Insured Nomads, the first insurtech in global benefits. Previously Allen was a Senior Vice President at United Healthcare Global and prior to that instrumental in the growth and development of Cigna Global in roles that ranged across sales and sales leadership ...

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