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Researched and written by the Head of the International Department of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, this in-depth report analyses the trends and prospects for the automotive industry in China. It provides an authoritative market overview and analysis of market data, trends, economic climate, government policy, geographical factors. It then looks in detail at the Passenger Car Sector, the Commercial Vehicle Sector and the Components Sector - in each case providing analysis of key players, their operations, market share, strategies, likely future successes and failures. Finally the report assesses China's automotive industry from a comparative global perspective.
This important study explains how Russia, with its private sector and policy makers working in tandem, has exerted a significant amount of control over Kazakhstanâs vast natural resources and its economic freedom. It looks at the way Russia and Kazakhstan agreed to divide the Caspian Sea shelf and how Kazakhstan has managed to maintain good relations with Moscow overall, despite its insistence on exporting energy resources to China and Europe directly and its hopes to export through Iran. This series of reports establishes for the first time the confluence of Russian foreign policy with the acquisition of foreign energy assets by Russian entities. Nine specific country profiles focus on the oil, gas, electricity and nuclear power industries. Each report written by an author of international standing, explains how Russian foreign energy downstream mergers and acquisitions are transpiring to consolidate the new Russian empire.
This second edition of A Handbook of World Trade is a reliable reference source on the framework and mechanics of world trade. The guide examines the origins and nature of the WTO, regulatory issues and disputes in international trade, the management of foreign currencies in international trade, international trade finance and documentation, and international trade development issues. This authoritative analysis is supported by a directory of essential contacts and useful information including membership of regional trading groups, banking groups with trade finance capacity, export credit agencies, and reading lists.
Provides an understanding of the issues involved in developing and managing overseas trade. Aimed at students studying for the Institute of Export professional qualification and practitioners involved in export and international trade, this book providesboth 'textbook' information and accessible guidelines for best practice.
Investing in China: The Emerging Venture Capital Industry is a unique and invaluable guide to venture capital in China. This important new book provides a detailed profile of the current state of the venture capital backed SME sector and an authoritative look at trends and future prospects. It provides an explanation of the mechanics of the investment process, from due diligence and investment monitoring, to exit, and a unique look at M & A opportunities and rules for foreign investors. The guide includes many detailed case studies and profiles of the IT, E-commerce, bio-technology and other sectors with potential for VC investment.
Doing Business with Russia's Electrical Energy Sector examines the vast Russian energy system as it is being updated and restructured to become an integral part of the global energy system. This guide highlights commercial opportunities and explains business practice in the sector, including the investment climate, legislation, plans for restructuring, regional system development, international cooperation, and other relevant topics. Major investment projects from the Russian electricity industry and some of the major regional electricity companies are also discussed.
Investing in St Petersburg is the definitive guide to investment opportunities and business practice in Russia's original capital city. Published in association with the Government of St Petersburg, the guide provides an objective assessment of the economic and investment climate, information on market potential in key industry sectors; combined with uniquely authoritative and practical advice on the mechanics of investing and doing business in the city.
The Republic of Kazakhstan continued to assert itself as a dynamic transitional economy and attractive emerging market during 2005. With economic growth of 9.4% in 2004, the countryOCOs economic expansion continued as a result of increased oil and gas production spurred by rising global demands for energy. While Kazakhstan is attractive to international energy companies, the energy sector is not the only source of investor interest, with over $1.5 billion of investment projects currently underway. President NazarbayevOCOs re-election in December 2005, while not indicative of a fully-fledged democracy, continues to create a strong semblance of political stability in Kazakhstan, which is vital for attracting investment and facilitating growth."
Researched and written by lawyers and professional based in the country, this authoritative report considers the latest market reforms and the changes to law and commercial practice in Russia. It covers: recent trends in the Russian investment climate; legal developments and business legislation; changes in the taxation system for 2005-06. It also looks at key trends in Russian business/economic sectors during 2005: energy sector / energy sector legislation; IT and Telecoms; automotive sector; retail; brewing, and at recent mergers and acquisitions. It also includes a special case study: privatisation developments in St.Petersburg during 2005. Contributors include Deloitte & Touche; CMS Cameron McKenna; KPMG; Pepeliaev, Goltsblat & Partners; etc.
This is the definitive English language guide to the laws and procedures governing the Croatian property market and to the investment opportunities in the country. Aimed at an international audience of property developers, professional investors, lawyers, estate agents and multinational companies, who are interested in both commercial and residential property investment, it addresses issues such as: gaining clear title to land; land registry records; gaining permission to buy a property; tax on capital gains; social legislation. And it looks in depth at the structure and future prospects for the property market in Croatia.