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 Asia: Agreements and institutions
Asian Development Bank
- Introduction to the Asian Development Bank.
- Operations. Projects and programs. Partnerships. Financial resources.
- ADB Project cycle.
- Regions and countries.
- Key indicators for Asia and the Pacific.
- Asian development outlook. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
- Introduction to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
- Objectives of ESCAP. Programmes. Committees.
- The committee on trade and investment.
- Regional trade agreements in Asia. Regionalism in Asia.
- APTIAD interactive trade indicators.
- Statistical yearbook for Asia and the Pacific. SAARC
- Introduction to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
- Areas of cooperation: economy, communications, transport, ...
- SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA).
- South Asian Free trade area (SAFTA). South Asian Economic Union.
- SAARC foreign trade.
BIMSTEC
- Introduction to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation.
- Members countries. Objectives.
- BIMSTEC Free trade area Framework Agreement.
- Trade and investments. Boao Forum For Asia (BFA)
- Introduction to the Boao Forum For Asia (BFA).
- Structure. BFA and the economic integration in Asia.
Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IORARC)
- Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IORARC).
- Member countries. Objectives.
- Indian Ocean Rim Business Centre (IORBC).
Asian Clearing Union (ACU)
- Asian Clearing Union (ACU).
- Objectives. Participating members. Achievements.
Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD)
- Introduction to the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD).
- Impacts of the Global Recession on Asia.
Asia-Europe Economic Meeting (ASEM)
- Introduction to the Asia-Europe Economic Meeting (ASEM).
- Trade facilitation.
- The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF).
Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC)
- Introduction to the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC).
- Objectives and organization.
- Introduction to Latin America-Asian Economic Relations.
- Manila Plan of Action.
Asia - Middle East Dialogue (AMED)
- Introduction to the Asia - Middle East Dialogue - AMED.
- Principles and Objectives. AMED Working Groups.
- AMED III Meeting.
Colombo Plan
- The Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific.
- Objectives and Programmes.
Doing Business in Southeast Asia
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Introduction to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN.
- Objectives. Principles. ASEAN member countries. Statistics.
- Introduction to:
ASEAN Economic Community.
ASEAN Free trade area (AFTA).
ASEAN plus three cooperation.
ASEAN Free trade agreements.
ASEAN Economic Community
- ASEAN Economic Profile.
- ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint.
- ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA).
- ASEAN Single Market and Production Base.
- Competitive Economic Region.
ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
- Introduction to the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA).
- Tariff Liberalisation. Elimination of Import Duties and Tariff Rate Quotas.
- ASEAN Rules of Origin. Calculation of Regional Value Content.
- Non-tariff Measures. Import Licensing Procedures.
- Trade facilitation. ASEAN Single Window.
- ASEAN Customs. Customs Valuation.
- Standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures.
- Sanitary and phytosanitary measures. Emergency Situation.
- Realisation of the ASEAN Free Trade Area.
ASEAN Free Trade Agreements FTAs
- Introduction to the External Relations of ASEAN
- ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation. Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM). Asian Bond Market Initiative (ABMI)
- ASEAN: China (ACFTA), India (TIG), Japan (AJCEP), Korea (AKFTA), Pakistan (FTA)
- ASEAN: Australia New Zealand (AANZFTA), European Union (TREATI), Russia
- ASEAN: Canada (ACECA), United States (ASEAN-US TIFA)
Mekong River Commission (MRC)
- Mekong River Commission (MRC).
- Objectives and structure.
FDI in ASEAN countries
- ASEAN Investment Area (AIA) Council.
- Foreign direct investment FDI in ASEAN countries: Outlook and Challenges.
- Sources of ASEAN FDI Flows. Intra-ASEAN FDI Flows.
- Investment policy measures and developments in ASEAN markets.
Business in Brunei Darussalam
- Introduction to the State of Brunei Darussalam.
- Economy of Brunei Darussalam..
- Foreign Trade of Brunei (Imports and Exports).
- Foreign direct investment in Brunei.
- Case study: Business opportunities in Brunei.
Brunei Darussalam FTAs
- ASEAN, BIM-EAGA, APEC, TPP, OIC.
- Free Trade Agreements FTAs of Brunei (ASEAN): Australia - New Zealand, India, Canada, China, European Union, Japan, Korea, Russia, US, Pakistan.
- Economic Partnership Agreement with Chile.
Business in Cambodia
- Introduction to the Kingdom of Cambodia.
- Cambodian economy.
- Foreign Trade of Cambodia (imports and exports).
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Cambodia.
- Case study: Special Economic Zones in Cambodia - Phnom Penh SEZ. Importing into Cambodia.
- Business opportunities in Cambodia: Telecommunications, Garments, Agribusiness ...
Cambodia FTAs
- ASEAN, ACMECS.
- Free Trade Agreements FTAs of Cambodia: Australia - New Zealand, India, Canada, China, European Union, Japan, Korea, Russia, US, Pakistan.
- EU's Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).
Business in Indonesia
- Introduction to Indonesia. Bahasa language.
- Indonesian economy.
- Indonesian Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Doing business in Indonesia.
- Industrial states. Infrastructure facilities. Banking. Sabang freeport zone.
- Foreign direct investment in Indonesia FDI.
- Negotiating in Indonesia. Tips.
- Case study: Telkom Group. PT Panggung Electric Citrabuana.
Indonesia FTAs
- ASEAN, BIMP-EAGA, APEC, IMT-GT, IOARC.
- Free Trade Agreements FTAs of Indonesia: Australia - New Zealand, India, Canada, China, European Union, Japan, Korea, Russia, US, Pakistan.
- Indonesia - India CECA.
Business in Lao
- Introduction to the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
- Economy of Laos.
- Foreign Trade of Laos (imports and exports).
- Business opportunities in Lao PDR: Manufacturing, Textiles, Tourism, Agribusiness, Services.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Lao. Savan-Seno Special Economic Zone.
- Case study: Lao Brewery Company. Xaobangroup.
Lao FTAs
- ASEAN, ACMECS, APTA.
- Free Trade Agreements FTAs of Lao: Australia - New Zealand, India, Canada, China, European Union, Japan, Korea, Russia, US, Pakistan.
- EU's Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). PSA Lao - Thailand.
Business in Malaysia
- Introduction to Malaysia. Political system. Ethnic Groups. Religion. Bahasa Malayu.
- Infrastructure. Government policies.
- Malaysian economy.
- Foreign trade: exports and imports. Business environment.
- Key sectors in Malaysia: metal, electrical and electronics, engineering, food industry, machinery and equipment, medical devices, petrochemical and polymer, pharmaceuticals, rubber, textiles, wood.
- Doing business and invest (FDI) in Malaysia. Negotiating.
- Case study: Telekom Malaysia Berhad. PADINI.
Malaysia FTAs
- ASEAN, APEC, IMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA, IOARC.
- Free Trade Agreements FTAs of Malaysia (ASEAN): Australia - New Zealand, India, Canada, China, European Union, Japan, Korea, Russia, US, Pakistan.
- FTA's with Japan (MJEPA), Pakistan (MPCEPA) and Jordan.
- New Zealand - Malaysia (MNZFTA)
Business in Myanmar
- Introduction to the Union of Myanmar (Burma).
- Burmese Economy. ASEAN, ACMES, ACU.
- Burma’s Foreign Trade (import export). Port of Yangon.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Myanmar.
- Case study: Myanmar Brewery. Waaneiza. Mobilemate Telecommunications.
- Free trade agreements.
Myanmar FTAs
- ASEAN, ACMES, ACU.
- Free Trade Agreements FTAs of Myanmar (ASEAN): Australia - New Zealand, India, Canada, China, European Union, Japan, Korea, Russia, US, Pakistan.
- Myanmar FTAs: Israel, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh.
Business in Philippines
- Introduction to Philippines.
- Doing business in Manila.
- The Philippine economy. ASEAN, BIM-EAGA, APEC.
- Philippine's Foreign trade: exports and imports. Foreign direct investment FDI.
- Business opportunities in Philippines: electronics, software development, BPO business process outsourcing, cement, renewable energy, ...
- Case study. San Miguel Corp. SM Group
- Free trade agreements.
Philippines FTAs
- ASEAN, BIM-EAGA, APEC.
- Free Trade Agreements FTAs of Philippines (ASEAN): Australia - New Zealand, India, Canada, China, European Union, Japan, Korea, Russia, US, Pakistan.
- Japan - Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).
Business in Singapore
- Introduction to Singapore. Port of Singapore.
- The economy of Singapore.
- Foreign trade. Foreign direct investment FDI.
- Singapore's advantages. Made in Singapore.
- Key industry sectors.
- Setting up in Singapore.
- Case study: Hyflux. Temasek. Singapore FTAs
- ASEAN, APEC, IOARC, TPP.
- FTA’s of Singapore (In Force): Australia, China, Jordan, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, EFTA countries, United States.
- FTA’s of Singapore (Concluded): Costa Rica, GCC.
- Free Trade Agreements FTAs of Singapore (ASEAN): Canada, European Union, Russia, Pakistan ...
Business in Thailand
- Introduction to the Kingdom of Thailand.
- The Thai economy. International relations.
- Foreign Trade (Import Export).
- Foreign direct investment FDI. Thailand's Advantages.
- Case study: Thailand’s automotive industry. Electronics industry. Stars Microelectronics. Charoen Pokphand Group.
- Doing Business in Bangkok.
Thailand FTAs
- ASEAN, APEC, IOARC, IMT-GT, ACMECS, BIMSTEC.
- Free Trade Agreements FTAs of Brunei (ASEAN): Australia - New Zealand, India, Canada, China, European Union, Japan, Korea, Russia, US, Pakistan.
- Free trade agreement with: India (CECA), GCC. New Zealand - Thailand Closer Economic Partnership.
- PSA Lao - Thailand.
Business in Vietnam
- Introduction to Vietnam.
- Vietnamese economy - Doi Moi..
- Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Transport and logistic in Vietnam.
- Vietnam FDI (Foreign direct investment).
- Introduction on investment forms. Investment registration agency.
- Business costs in Vietnam.
- Case study: Mobilfone. Zamil Steel.
Vietnam FTAs
- ASEAN, APEC, ACMECS.
- Free Trade Agreements FTAs of Vietnam (ASEAN): Australia - New Zealand, India, Canada, China, European Union, Japan, Korea, Russia, US, Pakistan.
- Bilateral trade agreements of Vietnam.
IMT – GT
- Introduction to the Indonesia - Malaysia - Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT - GT).
- Structure and Goals of the IMT-GT.
- Sumatra Investment and Trade Survey (SITS).
- Economic profiles of IMT-GT provinces.
ACMECS
- Introduction to the Ayeyawady - Chao Phraya - Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS).
- Strategy plan of action. Trade and Investment Facilitation.
BIMP-EAGA
- Introduction to the The Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia the Philippines - East Asean Growth Area.
- Members and objectives.
- BIMP-EAST ASEAN Business Council (EABC) Doing Business in Eastern Asia
Business in North Korea
- Introduction to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
- North Korea's economy.
- International Korean Business Centre (IKBC).
- Case study: Doing business with the DPRK Government.
Business in South Korea
- Introduction to the Republic of Korea (ROK).
- South Korean economy.
- Main sectors: shipbuilding, semiconductors, construction, digital electronics and automobiles.
- Foreign trade of Korea (imports exports).
- Foreign Direct Investment in South Korea.
- Doing business in Seoul.
- Case study: Business opportunities in the provinces of South Korea.
- Case study: Korean companies (Hynix, Daehwa, Samyang, Daedeok, Samik, Valeo Pyeong Hwa, GM Daewoo, Samsung SDI ...)
South Korea FTA
- APEC, APTA.
- ASEAN Plus Three. ASEAN Korea FTA.
- Free Trade Agreements in effect with Singapore, EFTA, US, Chile, Peru, European Union.
- India Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
- FTAs under negotiation: Canada, Mexico, GCC, Australia, New Zealand, Colombia, Turkey.
Business in Japan
- Introduction to Japan.
- The Japanese economy.
- Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Japanese regions: economic profile.
- A gateway to the Asian market.
- Doing business in Tokyo and Osaka.
- Tips for penetrating the Japanese market.
- Investing in Japan. Foreign direct investment FDI.
- Case study: Japan's retail market, GOTO INC.
Japan EPAs
- APEC, ASEM.
- ASEAN Plus Three. ASEAN Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP).
- Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) of Japan: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam, Australia, Chile, India, Mexico, Peru, Republic of Korea, Switzerland.
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Doing Business in China
Introduction to China
- History of China.
- About China: geography, population, languages, religion, ...
Chinese economy
- Chinese economy.
- Financial system.
- Industry and services.
- Agriculture.
- Foreign trade. Imports and exports.
China: Marine transport and ports
- Introduction to marine transport in China.
- Main Ports of China: Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Dalian, Tianjin, Ningbo Port.
- Main logistic companies: COSCO. China Shipping Container Lines Company Limited (CSCL). SINOTRANS CSC.
Customs of China
- The Customs of China.
- Import export customs procedures.
- Shanghai customs.
- Guangzhou customs.
Investing in China
- Foreign direct investment (FDI).
- Investment environment in China.
- Sectors for investing.
- Tips for investing.
- Project set-up.
- Investment costs and procedures.
Beijing
- Beijing: the political and cultural capital of China.
- The economy of Beijing. The Chinese "Silicon Valley".
- Main economic districts and Counties of Beijing.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Beijing.
- Case study: Lenovo. Founder Group. Aluminum Corporation of China (CHINALCO). Sinochem Group.
Shanghai
- The City of Shanghai: financial, economic, trade and shipping center of China.
- The economy of Shanghai. Service and industrial sector. Foreign Trade.
- The District of Pudong.
- Foreign Direct Investment in Shanghai. Application Procedures.
- Case study: Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). Siemens in Shanghai.
Wal-Mart in China.
Greater Pearl River Delta
- The region of the Greater Pearl River Delta (GPRD).
- Economy and Foreign Trade. Foreign Direct Investment in the GPRD region.
- Advantages: High end processes in Hong Kong, production base in the Mainland (GPRD).
- Economy profile of the main cities: Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Qingyuan.
- Case study: TCL Corporation. Midea Group. Hisense Kelon Electrical.
- The Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA China Honk Kong).
- CEPA’s Impact on the Hong Kong economy (Trade in Services).
Guangzhou - Shenzhen
- Guangzhou (Canton). Economy and Foreign Trade. The Canton Fair.
- Shenzhen: A gateway for China to the outside world.
- Automotive sector in Guangzhou.
- Case study: Guangzhou Automobile Group.
- Electronic Information Manufacturing Industry.
- Case study: ZTE Corporation. Huawei.
- Logistic sector.
- Bio-pharmaceutical sector.
- Case study: Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings. Galanz Group.
China - International Relations
- APEC. SCO. APTA.
- Boao Forum For Asia (BFA). FOCAC. PEEC. ACD. FEALAC. ASEM. AMED.
- ADB, ESCAP, IADB.
China Free Trade Agreements
- China’s Free Trade Agreements.
- FTA's with ASEAN, Pakistan, Chile, New Zealand, Singapore, Peru, CEPA, Costa Rica.
- China Taiwan Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA).
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong: gateway to China.
- HK economy. Foreign trade (import export).
- The Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA).
- New Zealand Hong Kong China Closer Economic Partnership.
- Setting up in Hong Kong.
Business in Taiwan
- Introduction to Taiwan (ROC Republic of China).
- The Taiwanese economy. Economic ties with China.
- Taiwan's Foreign Trade: Imports and Exports.
- Taiwan’s advantages. Hub in Asia-Pacific.
- Foreign direct investment FDI in ROC.
- Case study: Food, Automobile, Biotechnology, Medicine and Health sector.
- Case study: Business Opportunities in electronics, IT, textiles, Semiconductors, ...
- Case study: HTC Corp. ACER Group.
Taiwan FTAs
- APEC.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) of Taiwan: Panama, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Republic of Honduras.
- China Taiwan Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA).
Doing Business in Southern Asia
Business in India
Introduction to India
- Population, main cities, Ayurvedic, ...
- History of India.
- India: the "spiritual land".
- Religion. The Hinduism.
- Values of Indian society.
Indian economy
- The Indian economy.
- Foreign trade: Exports and imports. Foreign direct investment FDI in India.
- Industrial sectors (engineering, steel, automotive, biotechnology ...)
- Services sector (Software, Bollywood,...)
- Indian Micro, small and medium enterprises.
- Indian middle class. States of India
- States of India.
- Economic profile of the 28 states and 7 Union Territories.
Invest in India
- Foreign direct investment in India. FDI policy.
- Investment opportunities and incentives in India.
- Business opportunities.
- Top sectors: electrical, services, telecommunications, transportation, Information technology, ...
- Entry options for foreign investors.
New Delhi
- The National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT).
- Economy of New Delhi: largest commercial center in northern India.
- Business in Noida: major hub for multinational firms outsourcing IT services.
- Case study: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL). Auto-Expo. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). Bharti Enterprises.
Mumbai
- The State of Maharashtra.
- Economy. Foreign Trade. FDI. Business Conglomerates.
- Doing Business in Mumbai: the financial capital of India.
- Case study: Aditya Birla Group. Larsen Toubro Limited (LT). Essar Group.
- Indian Film Industry (Bollywood). Case study: YRF (Yash Raj Films) Studios.
- Navi Mumbai: the largest planned city of the world.
- Doing Business in Pune.
- Case study: Reliance Group. EMCURE. SUZLON.
Andhra Pradesh
- The State of Andhra Pradesh.
- The Economy of AP: hub of industrial activity in South India.
- Foreign Direct Investment in Andhra Pradesh: most preferred investment destination in India.
- Business Opportunities in Andhra Pradesh: Automobile, Agro-Food, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Information Technology (IT).
- Doing Business in Hyderabad. Port of Visakhapatna.
- Case study: Bharat Biotech. Heritage Foods. Sanghi Group. Mahindra Satyam.
Gujarat
- The State of Gujarat: leading industrialized State of India.
- The economy of Gujarat. Key players in Gujarat.
- Investing in Gujarat (FDI, licences, set-up, costs ...)
- Business opportunities in Gujarat: Agribusiness, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Automotive Sector.
- Doing business in Ahmedabad: industrial hub for textiles.
- Case study: Adani Group. Nirma Group. Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation GCMMF.
Bangalore
- The State of Karnataka: the fourth largest technology hub in the world.
- Economy of Karnataka. Foreign Trade.
- Doing business in Bangalore: the Silicon Valley of India.
- Information Technology in Karnataka.
- Business opportunities in Karnataka.
- Case study: WIPRO. INFOSYS. Karuturi Global.
Haryana
- The Haryana State.
- Economy of Haryana: largest recipient of FDI per capita in India.
- Doing Business in Faridabad and Jhajjar.
- Business opportunities in Haryana.
- Gurgaon: the best city in India to work and live in.
- Case study: Liberty Shoes. Escorts Group. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. Atlas Group.
The TATA Group
- Group profile.
- International operations.
- Tata Motors.
- Nano "the people's car".
International Economic Relations
- SAARC. BIMSTEC. IOARC.
- APTA. ACU.
- BFA. ACD. ASEM. AMED. ADB. ESCAP. Africa - India Forum Summit.
India FTAs
- Bilateral agreements: Sri Lanka, Singapore, Chile, Mercosur, Korea, Pakistan, European Union, New Zealand, Mauritius.
- Regional agreements: Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), BIMSTEC, SACU, GSTP, APTA.
- Proposed agreements: Indonesia, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Canada, Thailand, Australia, EFTA.
- Trade Relations with Andean Community.
Business in Bangladesh
- Introduction to the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
- The Economy of Bangladesh. Grameen Bank.
- Foreign Trade of Bangladesh (imports and exports).
- Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh.
- Doing business in Dhaka and Chittagong.
- Case study: Business opportunities in Bangladesh (Agribusiness, Electronics, ICT and Business Services). Walton - R. B. Group.
- Case study: Garments and textiles sector. DESH Group.
Bangladesh FTAs
- APTA, SAARC SAFTA, BIMSTEC, IORARC, ACU.
- Bangladesh Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Pakistan, Sri-Lanka.
- Trade Agreement with India.
Business in Sri Lanka
- Introduction to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Colombo.
- Sri Lankan Economy.
- Foreign Trade of Sri Lanka.
- Foreign Direct Investment in Sri Lanka.
- Case study: Brandix Lanka. Sri Lanka Telecom.
Sri Lanka FTAs
- APTA, SAARC, BIMSTEC, IORARC, ACU.
- Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA).
- Pakistan - Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA).
Doing Business in
Central Asia
Economic Cooperation Organization
- Introduction to Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
- Organizational Structure. Objectives. Activities.
- Regional Institutions. ECO Shipping Company. ECO Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- ECO Trade and Development Bank.
- Directorate of Trade and Investment.
- ECO International Relations.
Business in Iran
- Introduction to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Tehran. Religion Shi'ite.
- Economy of Iran. Privatization. Banking system. Financial sector.
- Foreign trade of Iran. Potential export sectors. Export development bank of Iran. Iran customs administration (IRICA).
- Foreign direct investments in Iran (FDI).
- Iranian companies. Iranian national shipping lines. Wagon Pars. Iran carpet. Cooler Iran. Misr-Iran textile. Aburaihan pharmaceutical.
- Case study: Esfahan`s Mobarakeh steel. International north-south transport corridor (INSTC).
Iran FTAs
- ECO, IORARC, ACU.
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA) of Iran: Algeria, Armenia, Syria, Venezuela.
Business in Pakistan
- Introduction to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
- Pakistan's economy.
- Foreign trade of Pakistan. Foreign direct investment (FDI).
- Pakistan main exports: products and markets. Trade development authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
- Sales promotion in Pakistan.
- Doing business in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.
- Case study: Pakistani Information technology (IT) industry. Automobile sector. Hinopak motors. Pakistan telecommunication (PTCL). Chawla Group.
Pakistan FTAs
- ECO, SAARC, ACU.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) of Pakistan: China, ASEAN, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
- Introduction to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
- Economy and trade relationships between SCO members.
- The Business Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
- The Interbank Consortium of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Eurasian Economic Community
- Introduction to the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC).
- Economic profile of the EurAsEC region (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan).
- EurAsEC Customs Union.
- EurAsEC Common Economic Space.
- Eurasian Business Council.
Central Asia Countries
- The ECO Region (Central Asia): Economy, Foreign Trade (import export).
- Doing business in: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Doing Business in Oceania and
Pacific Islands
Business in Australia
- Introduction to Australia.
- The Australian Economy.
- Foreign trade of Australia.
- Foreign direct investment in Australia.
- Business opportunities in Australia: Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Biotechnology, ...
- Case study: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.
- Doing Business in Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne.
Australia FTAs
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ©.
- Australia - New Zealand Closer Economic Relationship (CER).
- Free Trade Agreements of Australia: Singapore, United States, India (CECA, ASEAN (AANZFTA), Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Honduras, Chile.
- Regional Institutions: IOARC, PIF, OCO, PEEC, BFA, ESCAP, FEALAC, ASEM.
Business in New Zealand
- Introduction to New Zealand.
- The Economy of New Zealand.
- New Zealand’s Foreign Trade.
- Foreign Direct Investment in New Zealand
- Business opportunities in New Zealand (IT, Infrastructure, Agribusiness, Manufacturing).
- Case study: Fonterra.
New Zealand FTAs
- APEC, PIF, OCO, TPP.
- Australia - New Zealand Closer Economic Relationship (CER).
- ASEAN Australia New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA).
- FTA's with: India, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Gulf Cooperation Council.
- Economic Relationship: Australia, Chile, Hong Kong, Thailand.
Business in Papua New Guinea
- Introduction to Papua New Guinea (PNG)
- The Economy of Papua New Guinea. APEC, PIF, OCO.
- Foreign Trade. FDI.
- Business opportunities in Papua New Guinea.
- Case study: Telikom PNG.
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
- Introduction to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).
- Pacific Islands Trade and Invest.
- Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA).
- Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER).
Oceania Customs Organisation
- Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO).
- Trade Management and Facilitation.
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Duration: 16 months
The Master in Business in Asia Pacific (e- learning, 16 months) is
designed to offer a global and practical vision on the Asian markets: how to do business, Foreign direct investment (FDI), importing, exporting, Regional integration (ASEAN
...), Asian economy ...
Modules:
- Asian economy and integration. APEC.
- Eastern Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
- Southeast Asia (ASEAN, Singapore, Thailand)
- Southern Asia (India, Bangladesh)
- Central Asia (Iran, Pakistan)
- Oceania - Pacific (Australia, New Zealand)
- Free Trade Agreements in Asia.
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Incoterms
- What are Incoterms 2010?.
- Analysis. Comparative tables.
- New Incoterms: DAT and DAP. Replaced Incoterms: DAF, DES, DEQ and DDU.
- Incoterms for sea and inland waterway transport: FAS - FOB - CFR - CIF.
- Incoterms for any mode of transport: EXW - FCA - CPT - CIP - DAT - DAP - DDP.
- How are they used?.
Methods of payment. Letters of credit
- International Methods of payment. Countries and payment terms.
- Bills of exchange. Bank draft. Bank transfer. Clean collection.
- Documentary collections.
- Letters of credit (L/C). Types and modalities, terminology, opening, availability, contents, documents ...
- UCP 600. Electronic L/C.
- Import Letters of credit.
Customs Procedures
- Customs Procedures. Functions of customs.
- Customs clearance. Examination of Goods. Customs Treatment or Use of Goods. Summary declaration.
- Release for Free Circulation. Dispatch for Consumption. Import Procedures. VAT Payable on Imported Goods.
- Single Administrative Document (SAD).
- Origin of goods (EU customs legislation).
- Customs valuation in the European Union.
- Classification of goods. TARIC (Integrated Tariff of the Community).
- Customs agents.
- Case study: Market Access Database.
World Customs Organization (WCO)
- Introduction to the World Customs Organization (WCO).
- Harmonized System (HS).
- Customs Valuation.
- Rules of Origin. WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin.
- Customs Enforcement and Compliance. WCO SAFE Package.
- Customs Procedures and Facilitation.
- Conventions: Revised Kyoto Convention, ATA System and Customs Convention on Containers.
- Case study: Market Access Map.
Customs and the World Trade Organization (WTO)
- The World Trade Organization (WTO). Multilateral trading system.
- WTO agreements. Tariffs. Agriculture. Standards and safety. Textiles.
- Anti-dumping, subsidies, safeguards.
- Non-tariff barriers.
- Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.
- Agreement on customs valuation. Rules for the valuation of goods at customs. Methods: Transaction value, identical or similar goods, Deductive or computed method and Fall-back.
- Preshipment Inspection Agreement.
- Rules of Origin Agreement
- Customs and Regional trade agreements.
- Customs procedures and the Doha agenda.
| Intercultural management
- The culture and the global society. Religion and international business.
- High and low context culture (Edward Hall).
- Cultural dimension (Hofstede): Power distance, Individual, Long-Term orientation, ...
- The seven dimensions of culture (Trompenaars).
- Cross-cultural communication and the international marketing plan.
- Intercultural management and international business.
- Cultural patterns and markets. Countries classification. Key strategies to dealing with new cultures.
- Case study: Ceramic tiles perception in different markets. Hofstede's dimensions and World's Religions.
- How to negotiate successfully in ...
Foreign direct investment (FDI)
Introduction to the FDI
- Introduction to the foreign direct investment (FDI).
- FDI outlook.
- World Trade Organization and FDI. Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs).
- OECD and the foreign direct investment.
- European Union policy on FDI.
- The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency's (MIGA).
- Appendices: Index of economic freedom (Heritage). FDI atlas. FDI and developing countries.
UNCTAD and FDI
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Foreign direct investment.
- FDI index. Inward and outward index. Methodology.
- World investment report.
- Global Investment Prospects Assessment (GIPA).
- Investment compass tool.
Investments Abroad
- Establishing companies abroad: sales delegations, affiliated companies, branches, joint ventures.
- Optimizing expropriation risks.
- Corporate governance.
- Developing countries.
- Case: Reconstruction of industry in ex-Soviet Republics.
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Free Trade Agreements affecting the markets analyzed in the Master
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Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA)
- Introduction to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA).
- Trade profile of APTA members.
- Tariffs concessions. Rules of Origin.
- Performance Indicators for members of the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA).
Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (TPP)
- Introduction to the TPP Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement.
- Free trade in goods. Rules of Origin.
- Trade in services.
China's Free Trade Agreements FTAs
China - Pakistan FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between China and Pakistan.
- The Agreement on Trade in Service.
- China-Pakistan FTA Certificate of Origin.
China - New Zealand FTA
- China New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- FTA's Key Outcomes. Trade and Services.
- Certificate of Origin.
China - Singapore FTA
- The China Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA).
- Benefits to Exporters.
- CSFTA Certificate of Origin. Rules of Origin.
EU - China Trade Relations
- European Union - China trade relations.
- EU-China Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
- EU relations with Hong Kong and Macau.
China - Peru FTA
- China Peru Free Trade Agreement.
- Advantages for exporters.
China - Costa Rica FTA
- China Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Advantages for exporters. Certificate of Origin.
Andean Community - China
- Trade Relations China - Andean Community.
- Foreign trade between China and Andean Countries.
- Agreement to establish a political consultation and cooperation mechanism between the Andean Community and the People’s Republic of China.
- Free Trade Agreement China - Peru.
- 中华人民共和国政府与秘鲁共和国政府 自由贸易协定.
China - Chile FTA
- China Chile Free Trade Agreement.
- China-Chile FTA on Service Trade.
ASEAN Free Trade Agreements FTAs
China - ASEAN FTA
- The ASEAN China Free Trade Area (ACFTA).
- Trade between ASEAN countries and China.
- Origin of a good.
- ASEAN-China Center. Functional Cooperation.
ASEAN Canada ACECA
- ASEAN Canada Economic Cooperation Agreement (ACECA).
- Trade between ASEAN and Canada.
ASEAN Australia New Zealand FTA
- ASEAN Australia New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA)
- Trade Relations between ASEAN and Australia and New Zealand.
ASEAN India TIG Agreement
- ASEAN - India Trade in Goods (TIG) Agreement.
- Bilateral trade between India and ASEAN countries.
Trans-Regional ASEAN European Union Trade Initiatives (TREATI)
- Introduction to the Trans-Regional ASEAN European Union Trade Initiatives (TREATI)
- Trade Relations between ASEAN and EU countries.
ASEAN Japan AJCEP
- ASEAN Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP).
- Trade Relations between ASEAN countries and Japan.
ASEAN ROK Korea FTA
- ASEAN ROK Korea Free Trade Area (AKFTA)
- Trade Relations between ASEAN countries and South Korea.
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (ASEAN-US TIFA)
- ASEAN United States Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA)
- Trade relations between ASEAN countries and US.
ASEAN Pakistan FTA
- ASEAN Pakistan Free Trade Area (FTA)
- Trade relations between ASEAN and Pakistan.
ASEAN Russia Business Forum
- Introduction to the ASEAN - Russia Business Forum
- Trade Relations between ASEAN and Russia.
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Singapore's Free Trade Agreements FTAs
Singapore - Japan FTA
- Japan - Singapore Free Trade Agreement (JSEPA). JSEPA Review.
- Trade in Goods, Services and Investment.
- Rules of Origin.
Singapore - Australia FTA
- Australia Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA).
- Trade in Goods, Services and Investment.
- Rules of Origin.
- Trade relations between Singapore and Australia.
Singapore - New Zealand FTA
- New Zealand Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Trade in Goods, Services and Investment.
- Benefits to Exporters.
- Rules of Origin.
- Trade relations between Singapore and New Zealand.
Singapore - Korea KSFTA
- South Korea Singapore Free Trade Agreement (KSFTA).
- Trade in Goods, Services and Investment.
- Benefits to Singapore Exporters.
- Rules of Origin.
- Commercial relations between Singapore and South Korea.
Singapore - EFTA States FTA
- EFTA Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Trade in Goods, Services and Investment.
- Rules of Origin.
- Commercial relations between Singapore and EFTA states.
US - Singapore FTA
- The United States - Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA).
- Trade in Goods and Services. Rules of Origin. Market Access. Investment. Government Procurement.
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
- Benefits to Singaporean and US Exporters.
- Leading sectors for U.S. exports in Singapore.
- US Singapore trade relations.
Singapore - Peru FTA
- Singapore Peru Free Trade Agreement (PeSFTA).
- Benefits to Singapore Exporters. Rules of Origin.
- Commercial relations between Singapore and Peru.
Singapore - Panama FTA
- Singapore - Panama Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA).
- Trade in Goods, Services and Investment.
- Benefits to Singapore Exporters.
- Commercial relations between Singapore and Panama.
- The Colon Free Zone (Panama).
Singapore - Jordan FTA
- Jordan - Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SJFTA).
- Trade in Goods, Services and Investment.
- Rules of Origin.
South Korea Free Trade Agreements FTAs
United States - Korea FTA
- U.S. - Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA).
- Benefits of the FTA for US and Korean exporters.
- FTA's Advantages for agriculture, manufacturing, Automotive, High-Tech Industry, services, Financial Services.
- Investment and the U.S.-Korea FTA.
- Case study: US SME’s exporting to Korea.
- Structure of the FTA. Rules of Origin. Regional Value Content.
European Union - South Korea FTA
- The EU South Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Benefits of the agreement: Tariff elimination, market access, intellectual property rights ...
- The EU South Korea Trade Relations. EU Gateway Programme.
Peru - South Korea FTA
- Korea Peru Free Trade Agreement (KPFTA).
- Advantages of the FTA. Market Access.
- Certificate of Origin.
- Trade Relations between South Korea and Peru.
South Korea - Chile FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Chile.
- Certificate of Origin. Regional Value Content.
- Trade relations between South Korea and Chile.
Taiwan's Free Trade Agreements FTAs
Panama - Taiwan FTA
- Free trade Agreement between the Republic of China ROC and the Republic of Panama.
- Benefits of the FTA.
- Regional Value Content.
- Trade relations between the Republic of China and the Republic of Panama.
Taiwan - Honduras - El Salvador FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Republic of El Salvador and the Republic of Honduras.
- Advantages for exporters.
- Certificate of Origin.
Guatemala - Taiwan FTA
- Taiwan (ROC Rep. of China) Guatemala Free trade Agreement (FTA).
- Benefits of the FTA.
- Rules of Origin. Customs procedures. Regional Value Content.
Taiwan - Nicaragua FTA
- Free Trade Agreement between Nicaragua and Taiwan.
- Certification of origin. Regional Value Content.
- Trade Relations Nicaragua - Taiwan.
- Oportunidades de exportación al mercado taiwanés.
Others Bilateral Free Trade Agreements FTAs
Mexico - Japan (EPA)
- Mexico - Japan Agreement for the Strengthening of the Economic Partnership (EPA).
- Protocol Amending the Agreement.
- Regional Value Content. Certificate of Origin.
- Economic relationships between Mexico and Japan. Japanese exports to Mexico.
- Investments in Mexico by Japanese companies.
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Australia's Free Trade Agreements FTAs
United States - Australia FTA
- United States - Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Advantages for Australian and US Exporters.
- US - Australia Trade in goods and services.
- Australia's trade and investment with individual US States.
- Analysis of the U.S. - Australia Free Trade Agreement.
- National Treatment and Market Access for Goods. Agriculture. Textiles and Apparel. Rules of Origin. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, Cross-Border Trade in Services, Investment.
Australia - Chile FTA
- Australia - Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Rules of Origin. Regional Value Content.
- Benefits of the FTA for Australian exporters.
- Trade relations between Australia and Chile. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
India's Free Trade Agreements FTAs
India - South Korea CEPA
- India Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
- Bilateral trade between India and Korea.
- Rules of Origin. Certificate of Origin.
- CEPA: Customs Tariff.
India - Sri Lanka CEPA
- India Sri Lanka Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
- India Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISLFTA).
- Certificate of Origin.
India - Thailand FTA / CECA
- Thailand India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- India - Thailand Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
- Trade in Goods, Services and Investment.
- Rules of Origin for Early Harvest Scheme (EHS).
India - Singapore CECA
- India Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
- Trade in Goods. Benefits to exporters. Rules of Origin.
- Trade in Services. The CECA investment chapter.
India - Chile PTA
- India Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).
- Main advantages for exporters.
India - MERCOSUR PTA
- India MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreenent (PTA).
- Origin of Goods under the PTA.
Andean Community - India
- Trade Relations India - Andean Community.
- Foreign trade between India and Andean Countries.
- Agreement to establish a mechanism of political consultation and cooperation between India and CAN.
- Trade Relations between India and Venezuela.
India – European Union FTA
- European Union - India trade relations.
- EU and India Free Trade Agreement.
India - New Zealand FTA / CECA
- India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- India - New Zealand Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.
- Bilateral trade between India and New Zealand.
India - Mauritius CECPA
- India Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA).
- Chapter on Trade in Goods (Preferential Trade Agreement).
India - SACU PTA
- India SACU Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).
- Economic Relations between India and South Africa.
Asia Pacific Region
Introduction to APEC ©
- Introduction to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ©.
- Structure. Bogor Goals. Osaka Action Agenda.
- Trade and Investment Liberalisation. Business Facilitation. Economic and Technical Cooperation.
- Achievements and benefits.
Committee on Trade and Investment
- Introduction to the Committee on Trade and Investment .
- Principles for Cross-Border Trade in Services. Principles on Trade Facilitation.
- Automotive and Chemical dialogue. Business Mobility Group. Investment.
- Group on Services. Intellectual Property Rights. Electronic Commerce.
- Market Access. Rules of Origin. Customs Procedures. Standards and Conformance.
Economy, Trade and FDI in Asia Pacific markets
- Assessment of Achievements of the Bogor Goals in 2010.
- Trade in Goods and Services. Foreign Direct Investment in Asia Pacific Markets.
- Economic Growth and Improving Social Outcomes.
- Trade and Investment Liberalization and Facilitation: Tariffs, Non-Tariff Measures, Services, Investment, Customs Procedures, Rules of Origin (ROOs).
- Regional Trade Agreements / Free Trade Agreements (RTAs/FTA).
Telecommunications and Information
- Telecommunications and Information Working Group (TEL).
- Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).
- Case study: Free trade agreements and telecommunications regulatory principles in
Asia Pacific countries.
- Case study: International mobile roaming (IMR) in Asia Pacific countries.
Free Trade Agreements
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Regional Trading Agreements (RTA) in the Asia
Pacific region.
- Convergences and Divergences in RTAs/FTAs.
- Market Access Provisions in the Asia Pacific Region FTAs.
- State of Integration in the Asia Pacific Region: Tariff Liberalization.
- Rules of Origin. Customs Procedures. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.
Technical Barriers to Trade.
- Trade of Services. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)
- Introduction to the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC).
- Task forces. Trade and Investment in Services. Pacific Food System.
- State of the Region Report.
- Index of Economic Integration in the Asia-Pacific.
- PECC and the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP).
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