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NOVEMBER 2023 EDITION
ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE
China’s export restrictions on critical minerals are threatening the viability of EV makers–and forcing them to innovate

Japan's automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla

India: Incentives To Local And Foreign EV Firms To Remain Similar: Report

China’s electric vehicle surge will shock global markets

China’s plans for the electrified, autonomous and shared future of the car

South Korea interested in setting up EV production base in Thailand

China to make more roads accessible to highly-autonomous vehicles
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview features Les Glick, Chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty Team and Co-Chair of the American Bar Association, International Law section, International Trade and Customs committee that has over 400 members. He is the author of 5 books, including on NAFTA and USMCA, and has given a series of seminars on the same topic. He has been active in obtaining 301 exclusions and helping companies with 301 duties through customs rulings on Country of Origin; Use of Duty Drawbacks: and other legal methods. He works with US importers and exporters from the top 10 automotive producing countries, including China, Canada, Mexico, Turkey, as well as US importers and industrial users.
Listen to Les Glick Interview here
ASIA: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

India considers slashing EV tariffs to lure Tesla

Demand high, but facing supply chain issues with mild-hybrid batteries: Mercedes-Benz India MD

EV battery recycling can give wings to India's decarbonisation dreams but faces stiff challenges

Indonesia's American EV dreams shunted into the slow lane

China’s Growing EV Influence Around Asia Highlighted At San Francisco’s APEC Summit

Korea: Auto exports rise 19.8 pct in Oct. on EVs, premium models

Japan’s automakers are keeping sports cars alive in the EV era

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

EV & Automated Mobility Education: A New Alternative from Japan
This Interview features David Syrad, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Japan-based CBI Partners. CBI guides clients to success in Japan by providing hands-on, practical support, from research and strategy creation, through set-up of a local structure, to performance optimisation and troubleshooting. He and CBI Co-Founder are part-time, visiting professors at the Yamagata ...

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Managing Considerations When Moving Manufacturing Out of China
This Interview features Dan Harris, Founder & Managing Partner, and Head of China Manufacturing Practice with Harris Sliwoski, a leading international law firm. He started and operates the China Law Blog, which is regarded as one of the best law blogs on the web today ...

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NEARSHORING WEBINAR SERIES: FOCUS ON MEXICO

NEARSHORING: FOCUS ON MEXICO
Attend any of 9 different weekly 'live' webinars.
All webinars are recorded.

NOVEMBER 22: “Logistics and Customs Clearance in Mexico” - register here.

To learn more about Dates, Topics and Speakers, or to register, visit here.
ASIA: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Forwarders see shifting trends driving change in Asian supply chains

The Shift from China is Leading to India

Opinion: India’s Import License Policy Rattles China Tech Scene

Thailand pitches $28 Billion game-changing Sea Route to link Asia-Pacific with India and Middle East

India is Auctioning 20 Blocks of Critical Minerals, Including Lithium and Graphite

U.S. and Indonesia upgrade ties with eye on critical minerals pact

Investing in Logistics Businesses in Vietnam for Foreign Firms

India: Steel Ministry to soon finalise Sectoral Plan for Efficient Logistics
GLOBAL M&A
To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
ASIA: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
On the Importance of China Mold Ownership and Protection Agreements

Why businesses are pulling billions in profits from China

A comparison of M&A laws: Hong Kong

US outbound M&A into China pivots to Korea and Japan

Japan: Corporate and Tax Quarterly Update | November 2023

Asia Pacific Guide to Lending and Taking Security

International: Section 10L changes the Singaporean tax landscape for MNEs

Asia Tax Bulletin – Autumn 2023

An Overview of Vietnam’s Environmental Protection Tax
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO 2023 - GUIDE
Download 86-page Guide by Baker McKenzie. To download, please click here.
DOING BUSINESS IN U.S. 2023 - GUIDE
Download 147-page Guide by K&L Gates. To download, please click here.
DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA 2023 - GUIDE
Download 41-page Guide by EY. To download, please click here.
ASIA: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
Impact of U.S.-China Tensions on the Asian Market

Rethinking Indonesia’s nickel policies to power economic growth

Driving the Green Economy in the Asia-Pacific Region

India signs agreement with IPEF members to reduce dependence on China

Vietnam Aims to Emerge as a Leading Semiconductor Hub

China not out of the woods despite green shoots

Modi Wants India to Take Global Leadership in 6G

A strengthened ASEAN gives regional states options in safeguarding their interests
ASIA: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
How an executive's arrest struck a blow to Japan-China business

China Employment Documents: The 101

Punjab Engineering College and Cadence to Strengthen Semiconductor Workforce Development in India

Hong Kong: Court reviewed the validity of collateral agreements in the employment context

Japan's back-to-back wage bonanza would open door for BOJ exit

Foreign Employees And Work Permits In Vietnam

Hong Kong: Immigration update | October 2023

It might be a good time to look for jobs in Singapore

This Program helps Automotive Suppliers develop their non-U.S. based talent, by providing on-the-job training in the U.S. for periods from 3 weeks to 18 months. Please note, the J-1 visa is not a 'work visit', however it is a 'on-the-job' training visa.

EXAMPLE: Bring engineering or manufacturing talent from your foreign operations to the U.S. for on-job-training for periods of up to 18 months. Foreign operations can include India, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, UK, China, Thailand, and many other countries.

To download the "Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program" Brochure for companies, visit here.

Recorded Webinar (held on August 24): To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.
"LIVE" & RECORDED WEBINARS
LIVE WEBINAR (November 28, 2023) by East West Associates
"Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland"
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9-WEEK WEBINAR SERIES (starting OCT 18 to DEC 13) by Harris Bricken & GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico" (watch 'live' or recorded)
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RECORDED WEBINAR (held on August 24, 2023) by SHRM and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"The Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program"
To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (Held on Feb. 2) by East West Associates
"Closure, Near-Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export-Oriented China Operations & Supply Chains"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Consolidation, Relocation & Closure of China-based Operations"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY

A Global Benefits Strategy in 5 Steps:
For Auto Industry Professionals
This Interview features Allen Koski, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Insured Nomads, the first insurtech in global benefits. Previously Allen was a Senior Vice President at United Healthcare Global and prior to that instrumental in the growth and development of Cigna Global in roles that ranged across sales and sales leadership ...

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