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JULY 2022 EDITION

ACCESS OVER 250 AUDIO INTERVIEWS

Listen to any of over 250 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related business and operational topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more.

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Update & Outlook 2022: The India Auto Parts Manufacturing Industry

This Interview features Vinnie Mehta, Director General of ACMA, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India. Its membership of over 850 manufacturers contributes more than 85% of the auto ...

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China Update: Covid Shutdowns and Effects on the Global Auto Industry

This Interview features Bill Yang, Associate in Butzel Long’s Detroit office and concentrates his practice in commercial litigation supporting, international merger and acquisition, regulatory compliance, and transactional negotiations. He assists Butzel’s litigation and corporate practice groups on matters in the Asian market and ...

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Singapore: Former employee's use of supplier and cost information in a competitor company does not amount to a breach of confidence

Asia-US container shipping rates are flashing two bearish signals

Asia’s Supply-Chain Strains Start the Long Healing Process

China-Vietnam trade shrinks over COVID-19 restrictions, border congestion

Hong Kong: Competition issues for distribution and supply agreements

India’s trade policy needs to prioritise the region

Philippines and South Korea to Sign Free Trade Agreement

Indonesia: The issuance of the new Customs Tariff Book of Indonesia requires updates to commercial records and systems

RCEP deepens China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation

RECORDED WEBINAR

LEVERAGING MEXICO TO REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON CHINESE AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIERS

Because of US/China tariffs, high logistics costs from Asia, Covid, power outages in China, growing Chinese costs and other reasons, automotive suppliers are diversifying their global supply chain and manufacturing into Mexico ...

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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

China: Landmark Anti-Monopoly Law reforms signal more modernized antitrust enforcement

Investment Opportunities Abound in Japan’s M&A Market

Mergers and Acquisitions in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now

China to miss boom in Asia buyout deals despite likely easing of crackdown

Singapore: The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore enhances existing programs to strengthen IP protection

Commentary: The gap between Singapore and Hong Kong as financial hubs is narrowing

No place for greenwashing in Asia's loan markets

Thailand: Transfer pricing - What you need to know

Credit at a Glance – Asia Corporates: July 2022

Vietnam tightens conditions for offshore loans

GLOBAL M&A OPPORTUNITIES | DEALS AVAILABLE

FOR SALE:

TURKEY: Plastics Auto Parts Manufacturing Supplier
TURKEY: Metal-Alloyed Spare Parts Production Company
ARGENTINA: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
VIETNAM: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
ASIA: Automotive and Components Supplier
ASIA: Industrial Equipment, Chemical, Agricultural Equipment Distributor
VIETNAM: Largest Truck Logistics Company
USA: Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
INDIA: Machining Supplier

LOOKING TO BUY:

U.S. EV Motor or EV Motor Controller Supplier
Multinational Automotive OEM Spare Parts Manufacturers (Looking to Buy or Invest)
Machining or Ductile Iron Casting Company
Energy Storage, Automotive & Mobility Manufacturers
OEM Parts Manufacturer
Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer
Aluminum Auto Components & Assemblies Supplier

FINANCING | FUNDING SOURCES:

SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Company
Auto Suppliers | Companies Seeking to Invest
Founders & Start-ups Seeking Investment

To learn more about the above opportunities, contact Ron Hesse (RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com), or visit our International M&A and Funding Sources page here.

MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

In chip war, Korea spends big to stay ahead of China

Tatas just came a bit closer to becoming India's first semiconductor powerhouse

China’s factory, services activity rebounds after decline

South Korea seeks to reinvigorate economic ties with Latin America

Japan Refuses To Commit To Zero-Emission Targets

IESA Inks MoU with KOTRA to Promote Energy Storage in India and South Korea

Vietnam’s GDP growth estimated at 6.42% in H1/2022

Japan: New Act on the promotion of Japan's economic security enacted

View from India: Bosch India inaugurates its first smart campus in the country

Thailand: Sustainability and investment promotion schemes in Thailand (Part 1)

HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

China: Employment law update | June 2022

S. Korea: Labor strike imminent at Hyundai Motor Group

S. Korea: Winds of change for Samsung’s militant work culture

India’s auto industry IT recruitment activity rises 4.8% in June 2022

Asia Pacific Employment & Compensation Webinars

Hong Kong most expensive city to live in for expats

Bali's new digital nomad visa will let you live there tax free

Vietnam sees rapid rise in number of migrant workers

Thailand: Mandatory vaccination - What employers should know

China: PU Letter requirement for work purposes waived

INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY

FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS, EXPATS AND THEIR FAMILIES

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EVENTS

RECORDED WEBINAR (recorded June 29, 2022): By Harris Bricken and East West Associates

"Leveraging Mexico to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Automotive Suppliers"

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CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (August 17-18, 2022): By MexicoNow

"Mexico's Auto Industry Summit" in Leon, Mexico

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RECORDED WEBINAR (August 31, 2021): By INDEX

"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"

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RECORDED WEBINAR (February 8, 2022): By Harris Bricken

"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"

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