ASIAtalk (March 2026): EV Market: China sales slide 20% | Local to Global: India aftermarket, auto components industry | China OEMs look to Toyota in Thailand growth, Japan EV OEMs look to China

MARCH 2026 EDITION

ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE

EV Market Hits Speed Bump: China Sales Slide 20%, US Sees Worst Month Since 2022

From Local to Global: India’s Aftermarket and Auto component Industry Steps into the Global Fast Lane at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi

China automakers look to Toyota in next growth push in Thailand

What does India’s 2026 heavy vehicle ADAS mandate mean for testing?

Japanese vehicle makers look to China for EV growth

China introduces new regulations for autonomous driving

Strategic shift toward electrification defines Vietnam automobile industry in 2026

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

"U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Tariffs: What the Global Automotive Industry Needs to Know"

with Les Glick, Director of the Business & Finance Practice, Fennemore Law

The latest Audio Interview with Ron Hesse features Les Glick, Director in the 600 lawyer Fennemore Law firm, and he based in Washington, D.C., where he focuses on international trade and customs law. He represents clients before the U.S. International Trade Commission, Department of Commerce, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Court of International Trade. Les has extensive experience in antidumping and Countervailing duty cases, Section 232 and 301 tariffs, and trade mitigation strategies. Les has worked as counsel to a Congressional subcommittee and is a registered lobbyist. Les is the author of several books on international trade and customs and served as co-chair of the American Bar Association Customs Committee. He is a recognized expert on tariffs. A complete BIO is available on the Audio Interview landing page ...

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ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Towards the ASEAN–Japan Next-Generation Vehicle Industry Masterplan

Union Budget 2026 expectations: Policy-boosting the auto sector

Decoding the Southeast Asian Market: The Rising Share of Electric Vehicles and the Reshuffle of Brand Landscape - The February Changes in the Southeast Asian Automotive Market

Building resilient and inclusive supply chains in Asia and the Pacific: Lessons from the automotive sector

Thailand EV Board Approves Extended Production Timeframe for BEV and Inclusion of Mild HEV in Hybrid Incentive Package to Support Industry’s Electrification

Why Is China Capping How Much Energy Electric Cars Can Use?

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

The Next Auto Power Shift:

Executive Decisions on China, Critical Minerals, and Electrification Strategy

This Interview features Tom Moga, a seasoned intellectual property attorney with over 30 years of domestic and international experience developing and enforcing IP portfolios for global clients, including automotive suppliers. A pioneer in protecting foreign companies’ rights in China ...

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Beyond (U.S.) Reshoring:

What Companies Are Doing Now

This Interview features Rosemary Coates, Founder and Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, a non-profit and non-partisan organization focused on expanding U.S. manufacturing. She is also the President of Blue ...

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Automobility 2.0: Connected, Electric & Intelligent – A China Perspective

This Interview (2nd of 3 part series) features Bill Russo, Founder and CEO of Shanghai-based Automobility Limited, a strategy and investment advisory firm helping clients to create the future of mobility. His over four decades of experience includes 15 years as an automotive executive ...

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ASIA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Singapore Customs: Cross Border Trade Initiatives

HCM City works to turn Cai Mep–Thi Vai into Asia’s major transshipment port (VietnamPlus)

Facilitating customs clearance for businesses (Vietnam)

Korea Customs Service Expands Tax Administration Support Plan (2026)

Central Asia, S. Korea boosting customs cooperation

Shipping 2026 – Japan: Trends and Developments (Chambers Practice Guides)

India Shipping News: CBIC introduces deferred Customs Duty payment facility for Eligible Manufacturer Importers

Malaysia (MITI): Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO) — ASEAN Single Window disruption notice referencing Jan 14, 2026

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ASIA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Asian Credit Outlook 2026

M&A trends in Asia Pacific: What sectors are driving M&A in 2026?

Vietnam: New Circular Enhances Customs IP Enforcement

2026 Asia Equity Outlook: Global Shifts Create Constructive Sentiment

ASEAN 6 Tax Guide 2026

EU Adds Vietnam to its List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions: Tax and Compliance Implications

S. Korea: FSC Announces Measures to Strengthen Delisting Rules to Facilitate Effective Removal of Unviable Companies

Thailand’s Renewed BOI Incentives: A Strategic Window for Growth, Expansion, and Investment (2026–2027)

GLOBAL M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE INTERNATIONALLY

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ASIA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

China infrastructure advantage and supply chain implications (China Briefing)

EU–Singapore Digital Trade Agreement enters into force

Asian Economic Integration Report 2026 (PDF)

Global Economic Prospects — South Asia (January 2026) (World Bank) (PDF)

OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index 2026: China

Strengthening Asia’s Integration in a Changing World: Advancing Resilient Supply Chains and Digital and Green Trade

Thailand Economic Monitor: Advanced Green Manufacturing for Growth

S. Korea: February 2026 Exports Hit Record High for Any February at $67.5 Billion

M&A WEBINAR SERIES: Master manufacturing M&A fundamentals through ten practical sessions. Build enterprise value, avoid costly mistakes, and gain clarity to exit successfully on your terms.

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ASIA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

One Central Registration: India’s Answer to Labor Compliance Complexity

Foreign chambers urge clarity on labor law ahead of March 10 rollout

China: Compliance Required for Layoff due to AI Replacement

Singapore announces further updates to foreign workforce policies

Vietnam’s Transition to Digital Labor Contracts in 2026

Update on Labor Law Regulations in Thailand

India’s New Labor Codes Extend Social Security Coverage to Gig Workers: Key Employer Takeaways

Indonesia: Mandatory Job Vacancy Reporting for Employers

GLOBAL M&A: SMALL COATING TECHNOLOGIES CO. FOR SALE IN U.S.

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"How to Sell Your Company - M&A Webinar Series"

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Master manufacturing M&A fundamentals through ten practical sessions, starting March 25, 2026.

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BlackmoreConnects™ Private Equity Virtual ConferenceS

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"Mexico's Supply Chain Nearshoring Summit"
in El Paso, TX (USA) on March 12, 2026

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"Mexico's Nearshoring & Logistics Auto Industry Summit"

in Mexico City, Mexico on July 29-30, 2026

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"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"

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