JUNE 2025 EDITION

ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE

Batteries, EVs under threat? India fires on all cylinders for rare earths amid China's tightening grip


Chinese magnets are the next automotive supply chain crisis


Germany lobby group says China's rare earth curbs could halt auto output


Is India Losing Its Auto Industry to China?


Vietnam Automotive Industry in 2025: Growth, Tariff Impacts and Future Outlook


China Plays Rare Earths Card in EV Tariff Negotiations With EU


Japan eases demand for US auto tariff repeal, proposes scaled reduction plan, Asahi reports

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

The latest Audio Interview with Ron Hesse features Jim Kessler, VP, Global Treasury Solutions with Corpay. With 20+ years of experience in foreign exchange risk management, Jim has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge FX risk management programs for both SMEs and Fortune 500 companies, including Sealed Air, Bobcat, and CommScope. His expertise extends to fintech entrepreneurship, where he has created FX risk management software solutions tailored for global enterprises. Jim started the Global Treasury Solutions group at Corpay which has evolved into a robust suite of treasury solutions ...

ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Asia's Car Manufacturers Speed Past German Competition


India, five central Asian countries express interest in joint rare earth mineral exploration amid Chinese restrictions


India's EV Adoption in Reverse?


India auto dealers cautious on June sales amid rare earth curbs, high inventory


South Korean auto parts makers face losses as U.S. tariffs bite


South Korean used EV market posts record growth, tops 10,000 units


Japan’s Safest New Car Is A Toyota Sedan You Can’t Get


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Onshoring and the U.S.: Entering or Expanding Automotive Operations through M&A Activities

This Interview features Chad Barton, corporate attorney with Holland & Knight. Chad is based in the Dallas office, and works with private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies and a variety of other public and private companies who ...


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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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China Manufacturing Risks:

They Just Keep Growing

This Interview features Dan Harris, Founder and Partner, Harris Sliwoski, a leading international law firm. He is internationally regarded as a leading authority on legal matters related to doing business in emerging markets. Forbes, Business Week, Fortune, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Economist, CNBC ...


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ASIA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

India may emerge stronger from trade wars


Resilient Routes: How Southeast And East Asia Are Rebuilding Supply Chains – OpEd


China-ECSA spot rates climb amid bullish market pressure


China-Laos Railway boosts durian exports, enhances regional trade cooperation


Risk and Reward in Central Asia’s Critical Raw Materials Boom


U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 22 Crew from Burning Car Carrier Hauling EVs Across the Pacific Ocean


Central Asia’s Transport Logistics Shift Eastward


HK can be China-ASEAN trade 'superconnector'

ASIA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Asia-Pacific M&A By the Numbers: Q1 2025


Survey: 70% of Japanese Companies Expect Rise in Inbound M&A


Latest Business Law Updates in Asia 2025


Property taxes in Central Asian capitals: Who pays more?


Hong Kong Court clarifies when a contract of employment will be “frustrated”


Vietnam’s finance sector faces digitalisation challenges despite eased regulation


Private Banks Falling Short: The Family Office Challenge in Asia


Taxman still wants share when businesses transfer

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ASIA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

The Rise of AI Manufacturing in China and South Korea


Global Competition: Japan’s Manufacturing Faces Challenges from China


Government initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and PLI schemes creating a pro-manufacturing environment


Can Southeast Asia challenge China’s dominance in mature chips?


BIS Certification in India 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Manufacturers


Natural gas projected to power Southeast Asia’s future


Rethinking EU Strategy in Central Asia


ADB President Announces $10 Billion Plan for India’s Urban Transformation

ASIA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2025


Indian expats in US to be hit by tax on remittances


Singapore ranked 2nd-most expensive city for an overseas education; only Asian city in top 20


Is it too easy to convert foreign driver's licenses in Japan?


Philippines Wants Long-Term Travelers – Digital Nomads and Gulf Expats


Hong Kong Residence by Investment: The Complete Guide


Foreigners rush to Chinese tech hub as visa-free policy fuels tourism boom


Thailand to amend tax on foreign income remittance

GLOBAL M&A OF THE WEEK: MEXICO COMPANIES FOR SALE

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What is Different in Post-Covid Years for Expats & Int'l Business Travelers

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