Consolidation of China’s Fragmented Industrial Sectors – about time but challenging
Unlike industries controlled by a few giants such as oil, railway, utilities and telecommunication, the industrial sectors…
Ratan Tata Steps Down, After 144 The Helm Goes To An Outsider
After 144 years, the president of the Tata group will not share his last name with the company: Ratan…
Water treatment in China
Water treatment describes those processes which make water more acceptable for a specific end use. Depending on the requirements…
Lessons from the History of the Global Chemical Industry for China's Companies
Dr. Kai Pflug, CEO, Management Consulting – Chemicals (Ltd.) Dr. Bernhard Hartmann, Managing Director, A.T. Kearney China Most Chinese chemical industry…
The Soviet-ization Of China – Part 3 of 5
The framework of the Chinese economic model was industrialization in forced steps. Before building up Socialism, the country needed…
Crisis, Fuel Prices, And Infrastructure Put The Brakes On The Indian Automotive Industry
After years of constant acceleration, the Indian automobile industry has abruptly hit the brakes. Sales have decreased for the…
The Soviet-ization Of The Chinese Economy – Part 2 of 5
In the Soviet Union, the theoretical battle had been won by the “voluntarists” against the “determinists.” The former (led…
Is the First Globalization Age Already Over? The Foucault Pendulum is Swinging Again
Something happened during these last months to the global manufacturing scenario. It seems as if some events, unconnected to…
Can Italy Be Chinese Investors’ Port Of Call?
Courtesy of Marco Spinedi, Asia Observatory, Scientific Committee Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti’s recent official visit to China has brought the…
To Kill the Goose that Lays Golden Cars
Too many cars and too much traffic. Beijing tries to rein in the deteriorating problems with administrative measures. The…