ASIAtalk (MAY 2024): China OEM: Overcapacity is fake | Biden tariffs, EU-China trade war | India auto investments leads Asia | China firms move mfg abroad, avoid US tariffs

MAY 2024 EDITION

ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE

Overcapacity is a ‘fake concept’, says the international head of a major Chinese carmaker: ‘They don’t know what is happening in my house’

Why Biden’s monster EV tariffs could inflame a Europe-China trade war

India leads in Asia in auto investments in Q1 2024: BMI

Taiwan-based suppliers concerned whether rising Chinese carmakers could bring stable orders

Japan and ASEAN plan joint strategy on auto production, Nikkei reports

Thailand loses to Malaysia as ASEAN's second-biggest auto market

China Reportedly Demands Automakers Increase Local Chip Procurement to 25%

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ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

EU plans punitive tariffs of up to 30 per cent on electric cars from China

Japan's 3 biggest carmakers eye tie-up over vehicle software

Latest legal trends in Japan on automated vehicles

India's New EV Policy: Eligibility Criteria and Key Incentives

Vehicle sales in India forecast to hit new record in 2024

EVs, smart driving systems fall victim to price war in China's car market

VietNam spends nearly $1b importing cars in the first four months of 2024

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The Fast Growing India Auto Market: Transition from ICE to Smart Mobility

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Mexico Site Selection for Automotive OEMs & Suppliers in 2024

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ASIA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Honda considering decoupling supply chain from China -Sankei

Chinese Firms Seen Shifting Production Abroad to Avoid US Tariffs

India's Rise In The Global Supply Chain

How resilient is China’s ‘world’s factory’ to supply chain shifts?

Vietnam is preferred destination for supply chain diversification: Citi

Southeast Asia and the global trade sweet spot

South Korea urges better cooperation on supply chain with China

Weighing why China is juicing exports

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ASIA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Understanding the China Company Law Amendments that Matter to Foreign Businesses

Is India the next big destination for relief to SEP owners?

Japan Outbound Investment Guide

Thailand: Mergers & acquisitions on the uptick

China Technology Licensing: A Comprehensive Guide

China: A landmark court ruling on copyright protection for AI-generated works

In Focus: Singapore Climate-related Disclosures and the ESG Landscape in Asia Pacific

Vietnam: New decree issued to amend and supplement the existing legislation on administrative violations in industrial property

ASIA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

What India can learn from China on manufacturing vs services-led growth debate

Korea to remain key player in semiconductors

China Takes Top Spot on Emerging Asia Manufacturing Index 2024

Tim Cook has arrived in Vietnam for a two-day trip, as Apple boosts ties with its key manufacturing hub

Thailand: BOI's updated comprehensive relocation program

Mexico for Indian Companies

Singapore 4.0

Vietnam: Policy initiative to incentivize AI and semiconductor investment projects

ASIA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Growing Demand for Specific Skill Sets in India's Tech Job Market

Japan: Understanding the Kishida Labor Mobility and Reskilling Initiatives

Hong Kong: Court reaffirmed its robust approach on the enforceability of non-compete clauses in an employment context

North Koreans worked remotely for American companies, US says

Singapore: Ministry of Manpower adopts mandatory Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests

Thailand could lose jobs with minimum wage hike, business lobby says

Malaysia: Key changes to Occupational Safety and Health Law

30% of Japan's job seekers face sexual harassment, survey shows

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

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