More U.S. cars are being made in Mexico
The “Made in Mexico” label has become more plentiful on American car lots this year, even as auto makers pressured by President Donald Trump kicked off the year with promises to create more jobs in…
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Does China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ Threaten an East-West Rift Within Europe?
The recent Belt and Road Forum in Beijing ushered in a new phase in China’s global repositioning. In his opening speech, President, Xi Jinping reaffirmed the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive investment project launched in…
Tesla, China Are Driving an ‘Epic’ Revolution in Auto Engineering
Today’s cars and SUVs, packed with revolutionary technologies, are nothing like the vehicles of several decades ago. Nor is leadership among the world’s largest automakers, including General Motors ( GM ), Ford Motor ( F…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Managing Risks and Disputes
President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative during a recent trade summit of world leaders held in Beijing. Xi pledged an investment of up to $78 billion for countries touched…
Brazil tightens corruption controls on banks and listed companies
Brazilian presidential decree raising fines on banks and listed companies involved in illicit acts aims to empower the central bank and the country’s securities industry watchdog in their efforts to bolster transparency, Finance Minister Henrique…
Automobile industry reacts to EU mobility package
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes today’s publication by the European Commission of its ‘Europe on the Move’ initiatives for clean, competitive and connected mobility. This communication recognises that road transport is the number…
Compliance Grows Up: Increasing Budgets and Board Access Point Toward Greater Prominence, Independence
Improvements to compliance programs, likely combined with recent political changes, are helping to reduce compliance executives’ concerns about personal liability. At the same time, the compliance function is becoming more independent and prominent in large…
Quality of Leadership Matters Most to Senior Talent in China, Finds Latest Employer Branding Survey
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSII), a premier provider of executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping services worldwide, has launched its Getting Employer Branding Right in China report to further explore what senior…
NAFTA Cars Are Not “Foreign Made” Cars
One of the first foreign companies to rush into U.S. production when the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) took effect on January 1, 1994 was Germany’s BMW Group; they constructed and opened a gigantic…
Electronics Manufacturing Sector in India
Introduction: Manufacturing has emerged as one of the high growth sectors in India. Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, had launched the “Make in India” program to place India on the world map as…