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It’s a dead end for electric vehicles

Can we switch to electric cars? The simple answer is no – and the complicated answer is also no. On paper, switching from OVs (oil-fuelled vehicles) to electric…

Swatch Upping the Ante in the “Swiss Made” Game

How Swatch’s decision to stop supplying parts to competing watchmakers will affect the industry as a whole. “The supermarket era is coming to an end,” says Swatch Group…

Logistics

Chinese logistics companies urged to expand abroad

China will further encourage domestic logistics companies to acquire overseas distribution centers to “facilitate the…

Indonesia to Boost Logistics Infrastructure

Indonesia‘s parliament recently approved a law that will let the government acquire civilian land for…

TNT exits domestic road business in India

- The decision comes after an extensive review of the prospects for the domestic road…

China’s express logistics sector faces reshuffle

After 2 p.m., Xiao Lins main task becomes receiving parcels. His day doesnt finish until…

India supply chain chaos next hurdle for global retailers

Seven years ago, when India‘s Future Group retail giant sent shipments from Mumbai on the…

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Manufacturing

Apple’s Explosive Supply Chain

Serious safety concerns around Apple’s supply chain continue to emerge after the recent weekend explosion in which local media said dozens of workers were injured. The blast recently…

It’s Official: China Now Makes BMW for Export

Following the success of its 5 series sedans released in August last year (which have been a large contribution to the 45% jump in sales from 2009), BMW…

When the Wind Blows

The Opporturtunities are rising in China’s Wind Power Sector by Simon Zhang, Jacky Yu, Interchina China’s wind power market has grown at an annual average rate of over…

Retail/Distribution

Sourcing clause could deter foreign retailers in India

Local-sourcing requirements could deter foreign retailers from taking advantage of new rules allowing them to take full ownership of their operations…

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Japan

Itochu to partner with Indian co for distribution

Japan’s Itochu Corp plans to start a nationwide distribution service in the Indian market through a joint venture with a major local player, the Nikkei business daily…

Korea

North Korea leveraging its location

North Korea is maximizing its geopolitical leverage to boost competitions among neighboring China, Russia and South Korea, which could provide massive economic benefits but threaten the fate…

Philippines

RedPrairie sees prospects in the Philippines

RedPrairie recently held its second Philippines user conference dubbed as RedShift: 2011. The event was an opportunity to hear from RedPrairie local customers and partners to realize…

Singapore

LMVH buys its crocodile supplier Heng Long

LVMH said it plans to buy Heng Long International Ltd., a Singapore-listed supplier of crocodile skins and leather, for US$123.9 million. For four generations, the Koh family…

Malaysia

Indonesia Logistics Costlier than Malaysia

Image via Wikipedia The logistics distribution cost in Indonesia is the highest compared to ASEAN members, especially if compared to Malaysia. The logistics cost in Indonesia reaches…

Indonesia

Indonesia to Boost Logistics Infrastructure

Indonesia‘s parliament recently approved a law that will let the government acquire civilian land for such uses, as well as for the likes of airports, railways, dams…

Thailand

Thailand floods disrupt production and supply chains

Western Digital, Honda Motor and many other companies have been forced to suspend production in central Thailand because of the floods. Most of the factory closures are…

Vietnam

Coffee Companies to Source More from Vietnam

International companies are expanding in Vietnam, the world’s largest producer of robusta coffee, to ensure supplies after local traders failed to fill contracts, according to Louis Dreyfus…

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