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January 2021 edition
ASIA AUTOMOTIVE
Japanese manufacturers beat a path out of China

Indian Automakers Fear Container Shortage to Hit Parts Supply, Output in the Coming Months

Record Electric Vehicle Sales in China

China to cut electric car subsidies in 2021

S. Korea’s EV market poised for take-off in 2021

Be water: Japan's big, lonely bet on hydrogen

Japan aims to eliminate gasoline vehicles by mid-2030s, boost green growth
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
This Interview features Quan Bill Yang and Mitch Zajac, both of Butzel Long’s Detroit office. Mr. Yang concentrates his practice in commercial litigation supporting, international merger and acquisition, regulatory compliance, and transactional negotiations. Mr. Zajac concentrates his work in the areas of automotive, intellectual property, regulatory and emissions compliance. He is also a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

Foxconn Seals Manufacturing Deal With Chinese EV Startup Byton

Completely driverless cars are being tested in China for the first time

Autonomous car drives and parks itself in real Seoul traffic

Suzuki, Hyundai chart plans to make India an export hub

How can Tesla’s entry into India affect the Automobile Industry in the country?

Korean EV battery makers set to report robust Q4 results on strong demand

Alliance to roll out cars for Asean in 1H 2020
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Indian Automotive Industry: Shifting gears from crisis to cautious optimism

India's manufacturing sector ends 2020 on brighter note

Mahindra-Ford JV plans called off on changing global economic conditions
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
This Interview features John Jalovec, CIO Partner with Fortium Partners. He has served as CIO or as an Executive Technology Leader at major Industrial companies that include General Motors, Delphi Automotive, Honeywell, Magna International, Pirelli Corporation, Babcock & Wilcox, and Avery Dennison. He successfully led global business transformations in excess of $500 million, including the $30 billion business carve-out of Delphi Automotive from GM (a Board driven initiative), cited as a best practice case study by Harvard Business Review.
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The latest Audio Interview features Andrew Jernigan, CEO and founder of Insured Nomads. He brings rich experience as a travel risk management and insurance professional to cross-border enterprise. He is passionately driven to see insurance and technology advance the levels of service for the international assignee within the corporate environment. Married, with three children he has spent many years living in numerous countries and worked across five continents. In 2015 he was the recipient of the Pollock Scholar Award from Families in Global Transition.
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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
For Japan's automakers, Brexit deal may be too little, too late

Tesla Reaches Five-Year Lithium Deal With Chinese Supplier

Freight rates surge in Asia due to container shortage, halted delivery, and surging orders

AI, IoT, Blockchain Can Improve Competitiveness of India’s Supply Chain

India-Vietnam bilateral meet: Key pacts to be signed, discussion on supply chain resilience to counter China

Philippines, S. Korea unable to resolve divergence on FTA

Operation SignSight: Supply-chain attack against a certification authority in Southeast Asia

China's antimony prices rise to near 20-month high

Vietnam’s Logistics Industry: How Vietnam’s Expanding Economy is Boosting Growth
VIRTUAL: AUTO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE (Feb. 11 - Dec. 2) by Wayne State University & AIAG
"8th Annual Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management – 2021"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

Listen to over 30 Interviews on global supply chain and purchasing related topics.
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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
China's stunning export comeback has factories scrambling for workers

Stanford researchers discuss what will it take for India to become a major battery manufacturer

Honda to close India plant, denting country's manufacturing push

Japanese additive manufacturing is rising

Better outlook for Asia's developing economies

Europe's disappointing investment deal with China

Top manufacturing trends in China

Thai Nov factory output rises for first time in 19 months
GLOBAL MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

CHINA COMPANY FOR SALE:
A U.S.-based precision machining company is looking to sell their CNC machining operation in China with revenues of $12,000,000 and EBITDA $2.5 million.

INDIA AUTO SUPPLIER FOR SALE:
India-based automotive supplier (one of the largest manufacturers of sheet metal components in India) is seeking to be acquired. Revenues $42 million, and EBITDA of (-$1.4 million).

LOOKING TO BUY COMPANY:
A Global Automotive Parts Manufacturer is looking to purchase a Manufacturer of Aluminum Automotive Components and Assemblies with an EBITDA between $1 and $5 Million.


To learn more about the above opportunities, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

Or visit our International M&A and Investment page here.
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
BMW’s Chinese Partner Cancels Hong Kong Share Pledge Amid Debt-Dodging Complaints

How Japan can truly reinvent itself as a global financial hub

[Herald Interview] Seoul mayoral candidate aims to turn city into Asia’s financial hub

Financing innovation in China

China's debt-heavy companies pay price for running afoul of Xi

Japan to offer 10% tax break for companies investing in green tech

Singapore tax authority clarifies deductibility of digital services taxes

China: Rectification Filing due to Resident Status Change in year 2020
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Age of electric cars to drive painful job cuts for Japan and Germany

India: Labour codes to herald new wave of reforms in 2021; job creation likely to be major challenge

Vietnam: Workers in industrial zones face dual challenges amid pandemic

Apple (AAPL) Supplier Accused of Using Forced Labor in China

Japan: Number of job hoppers drop in market hit by pandemic

South Korean Kia workers approve new contract after union isolates auto struggles

Asia Today: Australian states reimpose travel restrictions

Asia-Pacific region sees 81 million jobs lost due to COVID-19 pandemic
Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.
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This Interview features Chris Bowers, Managing Director of UK-based CMB Automotive Marketing Ltd. Mr. Bowers is a global automotive marketing and communications expert. CMB is a UK-based company, with international offices in Detroit.
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8th Annual Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management – 2021

  • Gartner Research recently ranked the WSU undergrad SCM program as one of the top 25 in the United States.
  • Certificate Program open to Participants from around the World
  • By Wayne State University in cooperation with AIAG
  • Dates: February 11 – May 13, 2021, and September 2 – December 2, 2021
  • Held Thursdays from 3:30pm to 7:00pm EST / Detroit time

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EVENTS

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (January 25 - 29, 2021) by WardsAuto, TU Automotive, Wards Intelligence
"Automotive TECH WEEK Megatrends"
5 Megatrends | 5 DAYS | YOU CHOOSE
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VIRTUAL EXPO (February 2 - 5, 2021) by ACMA (India Auto Suppliers Trade Association)
"International Technology and Matchmaking Expo"
For more information or brochure, please contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
More info to be posted here next week.

VIRTUAL: AUTO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE (Feb. 11 - Dec. 2) by Wayne State University & AIAG
"8th Annual Auto Industry Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management – 2021"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

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