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October 2020 edition

ASIA AUTOMOTIVE

Tesla to sell electric cars in India next year

Singapore has big driverless ambitions and the pandemic is unlikely to stop them

China rolls out fresh policies to boost hydrogen vehicle sales

Chinese automakers want to sell more hydrogen-powered vehicles

China’s cities will soon be crawling with self-driving robotaxis

Thai automakers applaud landmark ASEAN accord to ease test rules

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INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK

The latest Audio Interview features Bill Russo, founder and CEO of China-based Automobility. He is the world’s leading global expert on the development of the automotive industry and the future of mobility, with nearly 4 decades of experience in the auto, electronics and information technology industries. He currently is serving as the Chair of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

Listen to Bill Russo Interview here

ASIA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

China EV ambitions threat to entire US auto industry – report

Is the future of transportation in Vietnam electric?

VW to put $17.5bn into China’s electric cars

Singapore firm aims to have 10,000 electric vehicle charging points islandwide by 2030

Global Auto Sales Forecasts: Hopes Pinned On China

2020 Beijing Auto Show's 14 Most Interesting Cars and Concepts

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India: Auto sector hopes for quick recovery in upcoming festive season: Emkay

Tata Technologies, GKN Automotive tie-up for e-mobility software engineering centre in Bengaluru

Rehiring, reversal in pay cuts evoke positivity in auto comp biz: ACMA President

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

This Audio Interview features Nils Wollny, CEO and co-founder of holoride, a spin-out from Audi focusing on the next generation of in-car entertainment. At holoride, Nils is responsible for developing and executing strategies to support the company’s mission of turning transit time into valuable time, making people on the go happier, smarter and even more productive. holoride has been named the “Best of CES 2019” and acknowledged by TIME Magazine as one of “The 100 Best Inventions of 2019.”

Listen to Nils Wollny Interview here

This Audio Interview features Dr. Orlando Kelm, an Associate Professor of Hispanic Linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin where he teaches courses in Portuguese and Spanish, focusing mainly on business language and the cultural aspects of international business communication.

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SUPPY CHAIN AND TRADE

U.S. Tariffs Unlikely to Be Imposed on South Korean Cars

Global supply chain reconfiguration: The India opportunity

Inside the US campaign to cut China out of the tech supply chain

Japan-UK free trade deal will benefit automotive industry

Back-to-back September typhoons continue to impact East Asia supply chains

Foreign-invested Firms Account for 18.5% of South Korea's Exports in 2019

Strengthening EU-ASEAN partnership, an urgent necessity

New deep-water port in Southeast Asia to help shippers bypass China

Why moving supply chains from China to ASEAN isn't that easy

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Listen to over 30 Interviews on global supply chain and purchasing related topics.

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GLOBAL SALES AND MARKETING

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

South Korea’s Struggle to Bring Manufacturing Home

India will be 3rd-largest economy by 2050: Lancet

To succeed in India, one has to be very patient and vigilant

China vows to make SOEs more competitive through reforms

Steel/Metal Industry: China’s Steel Inventory Decline Slows

Manufacturing Sector in India

KPMG in India 2020 CEO Outlook (COVID-19 Special Edition)

GLOBAL PURCHASING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Former Nissan executive Kelly pleads not guilty as financial misconduct trial begins in Tokyo

Why Singapore is a Good Base for Establishing Financial Treasury Centers

Indian M&A in a changed world

India: Piyush Goyal rolls out red carpet for American investors, woos US businesses with low corporate tax, reforms

Mainland China and Hong Kong 2020 Q3 review: IPOs and other market trends

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back For Corporate Governance In Japan

The push for management openness: Why activists are targeting Japan

Japanese Group Relief System (National Tax Agency)

Australia to change to corporate tax residency test

New measures mooted to lift transparency of listed Chinese companies

ONLINE COURSES, CERTIFICATION

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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

China allows re-entry for foreigners with valid residence permits

India Inc welcomes new labour laws, says it will push up costs but gives freedom

CEOs in India are leading with purpose

China: Expatriate Employees and Global Taxation

S. Korea: Undersupply of Foreign Workers at a Critical Level

Tech competition heats up over remote work in S. Korea during pandemic

Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.

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This Audio Interview features Elaina Farnsworth, an acclaimed speaker, published writer and thought leader in the Autonomous Vehicle and Cybersecurity industries. She currently serves as the CEO of The NEXT Education, a remote learning platform that offers knowledge and power to innovate and advance the intelligent transportation and new mobility industry.

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EVENTS

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