ASIAtalk (July 2025): China's dark factories | Tesla rolls into India | China auto global domination | EVs in Vietnam | Made in China 2.0: global mfg | BYD faces roadblocks in India

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JULY 2025 EDITION

ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE

Tesla Rolls into India: Model Y Debuts in Maharashtra Amid EV Momentum

U.S.-Japan Trade Pact Recalibrates Tariffs, Investment, and Alliances

Trump’s tariff deal offers scant relief for Japan automakers as bigger threat looms

Global Domination: Just How Big Is The Chinese Automotive Industry?

S. Korean auto industry risks losing edge as US lowers tariffs for rivals

S. Korean parts industry faces blow as Hyundai, Kia shift to US sourcing

Why India’s e-truck incentive scheme can be a gamechanger for the economy and the environment

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

The latest Audio Interview with Ron Hesse features Lukas Hofmann, Partner in Roland Berger’s global Operations platform, based in the Frankfurt, Germany office. Lukas is part of the leadership team of the Roland Berger competence clusters on “Supply Chain & Logistics” and “Innovation, Engineering & Product”. With over a decade of ...

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ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

What are China's 'dark factories'? Will America's auto industry follow suit? What to know

China’s Auto Industry Is A One-Way Street As Exports Boom And Imports Collapse

Electric vehicles in Vietnam: 7 years of development and double-digit growth prospect

Asia Markets Navigate Tariff Turbulence: Automotive and Tech Supply Chains Offer Selective Opportunities

Asia-Pacific Automotive Circular Economy to Hit $133B by 2034

Japan's auto industry sees increase in robot installations

Solon wants to revive Philippine vehicle manufacturing industry

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

Automotive Tariffs: Valuable Tips on How to Save Money

This Interview features Dan Harris and Adams Lee. Dan is Founder of Harris Sliwoski, a leading international law firm. Adams is an accomplished international lawyer with over twenty years of ...

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Importers in the U.S. Beware: DOJ Escalates Customs Fraud Enforcement Under False Claims Act

This Interview features Jennifer Beidel, former SDNY federal prosecutor turned white collar criminal defense lawyer at Dykema Gossett in Detroit. She regularly leads global investigative and litigation teams in matters raising white collar criminal issues across a variety of ...

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Could Trump’s Auto Tariffs Benefit Mexico?

This Interview features Stephan Keese, Managing Partner for North America and Head of the Industrials practice for the Americas region with Roland Berger. He has advised leading global players on growth and market entry strategies ...

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