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OCTOBER 2022 EDITION
ASIA AUTOMOTIVE

Asia EV 50: China consolidates EV hub position; Japan and South Korea expedite electrification

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity across China as govt creates incentives

India passenger vehicle sales nearly double in September

China Still Has a Stranglehold on EV Battery Manufacturing

China’s Car Exports Hit New High in First Nine Months Driven by Strong NEV Sales

Indian car makers propose tax cut on imports in trade deal with Britain
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
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ASIA AUTOMOTIVE (continued)


Thailand: Excise Department introduces ADAS requirements as a new condition for lower EV tax rates

Thailand: What you need to know to operate an EV business

Thailand: The Detroit of Asia Now Wants a Shot at EVs

Why Western carmakers are eyeing up Indonesia

Maruti Suzuki is single-handedly driving a Japanese resurgence in India

Indonesia rises to become largest supplier of cars to Vietnam
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Why M&M banks on cost efficient, but low energy-density LFP battery chemistry to build sustainable EV business

Taiwan's Foxconn unveils more electric vehicle prototypes

India: Another PLI scheme in offing for more advanced EV battery tech

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
The U.S. Aftermarket: Consumer’s Right to Choose their Repair Outlet
This Interview features Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, which represents the entire supply chain of the independent automotive aftermarket. Before becoming president and CEO on Dec. 1, 2015, Hanvey served as senior vice president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association ...

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DEI: Are You Listening to Non-Native English Speaking Automotive Talent?
This Interview features Barbara Boldt, Principal with Boldt Global and an international coach, speaker, and trainer. For more than twenty-five years, she has been empowering global executives and managers to acquire the leadership communication skills they need to be effective in their roles and move to the next ...

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Listen to any of over 250 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related business and operational topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more.
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MEXICO: NATIONAL MARKET TRENDS | Q3 2022 INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY
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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
If Taiwan is safe, chip supply chains will be secure, says Taiwan minister

Japan sets guidelines for protecting critical supply chains

Supply-chain disruptions in China likely to appear in coming months: Moody's Analysis

Asia-Pacific MROs bullish on recovery, though supply chain woes loom large

Southeast Asia a Key Link in Renewable Energy Supply Chain Resilience

Turkey’s repositioning of Asia in new world order

Inflation, supply chain disruption biggest risks for Asia

China Halts LNG Sales to Foreign Buyers to Ensure Own Supply
GLOBAL SURVEY: "SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS STUDY 2023"
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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
Asia Funding Plummets in Q3

Asia Pacific Whistleblowing Landscape: Benchmarking and Best Practices

Dealmakers eye China divestments, rise of India and SE Asia as M&A pipeline shrinks

Singapore: New corporate disclosures of nominee shareholders and individuals with executive control come into force

China: Tax update | August 2022 (Q2)

No. of bankruptcies in Japan up in April-Sept for 1st rise in 3 years

ASEAN Economic Ministers agree to strengthen competition policy and enforcement cooperation

Hong Kong: Commencement of Phase 2 of New Inspection Regime

Hong Kong: Government to support fintech and ESG industries with immigration and finance options

36th Annual Asia Pacific Tax Conference
GLOBAL M&A OPPORTUNITIES | DEALS AVAILABLE

FOR SALE:
  • USA: Plastic-Injection Molding Supplier
  • USA: Plastics, Non-Ferrous Metals, Composite Wood Products Manufacturer
  • TURKEY: Plastics Auto Parts Manufacturing Supplier
  • TURKEY: Metal-Alloyed Spare Parts Production Company
  • ARGENTINA: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • VIETNAM: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • ASIA: Automotive and Components Supplier
  • ASIA: Industrial Equipment, Chemical, Agricultural Equipment Distributor
  • VIETNAM: Largest Truck Logistics Company
  • USA: Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • INDIA: Machining Supplier

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • NEW: European manufacturer of shafts, gears, forging
  • Mexico aluminum injection parts manufacturer
  • U.S. EV Motor or EV Motor Controller Supplier
  • Multinational Automotive OEM Spare Parts Manufacturers (Looking to Buy or Invest)
  • Machining or Ductile Iron Casting Company
  • Energy Storage, Automotive & Mobility Manufacturers
  • OEM Parts Manufacturer
  • Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer

FINANCING | FUNDING SOURCES:
  • NEW: Patent Debt Funding
  • SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Company
  • Auto Suppliers | Companies Seeking to Invest
  • Founders & Start-ups Seeking Investment

To learn more about the above opportunities, contact Ron Hesse (RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com), or visit our International M&A and Funding Sources page here.
MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
World cannot afford India to follow China's manufacturing model, says Raghuram Rajan

Vietnam eyes China’s tech crown as firms tire of ‘zero COVID’

‘India has a big role to play’: New Delhi is trying to turn the country into a chip powerhouse

U.S. Chip Equipment Makers Expected to Relocate from China to Korea

Chip war policy hurting US firms more than China

U.S. companies caught in crossfire of China chip crackdown

Big tech companies moving production out of China over geostrategic concerns

Doing Business in and with China During COVID Lockdowns

iPhone 14: Can India replace China as the world's factory?

Easing of Investment Rules in the Philippines

After decades in China's shadow, South-East Asia has arrived
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
China: Employment law update | September 2022

Moonlighting: The controversy among India’s tech workers

Women, not robots, are the answer to South Korea's labor troubles

Japan to raise caps for skilled foreign workers at manufacturers

Singapore: New Code of Practice details Chief Executive, Director Workplace Safety and Health Statutory Duties

Jostling for jobs in South Korea, Vietnamese workers step on each other's toes

Thailand: New minimum wage rates for skilled workers announced

South Korea urged to join race for foreign talent: Report

India's long-delayed labor reform rollout leaves investors in limbo
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EVENTS

RECORDED WEBINAR (recorded May 24, 2022) by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Consolidation, Relocation & Closure of China-based Operations"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (recorded June 29, 2022): By Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Leveraging Mexico to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Automotive Suppliers"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (August 31, 2021): By INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (February 8, 2022): By Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
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CONFERENCE (October 26-27) by WardsAuto | TU Automotive | WardsIntelligence
"AutoTech: ELECTRIFICATION" at the Detroit Marriott Ren Center
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