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The idea of outsourcing from the US is nothing new. Whether it’s car manufacturing in China or tech in India, the US is no stranger to collaborating with some of the largest markets in the world. And now, many executives are shifting their focus from the far corners of the planet to their neighbours in…

As with any international negotiation, cultural differences will play a big part in the outcome. For Mexico negotiation​ culture, particularly in the case of discussions between the U.S. and Mexico, we’ve put together a useful guide which informs you about each country’s broad perspective about specific negotiation topics. As you’ll see, each party can have…

Many Western executives are interested in China as a location where they can expand their business. But a common obstacle they come across is the cultural differences between them and their Chinese counterparts. Organized into sections focused on business, respect, and relationships, this extensive list presents general guideposts which should help any Western executives on…

As businesses expand globally and the marketplace becomes more accessible to companies of all sizes, the future offers increasing opportunities to operate internationally. The virtual working space has made multinational and cross-cultural teams more common, enabling businesses to tap into diverse knowledge and gain fresh perspectives on business issues. Yet, with these advantages of diverse…

Mexico has now become the USA’s largest and most important trade partner. Even stripping away the emotions around the border and illegal immigration, Mexico should be front and centre of much of the USA’s political, economic and commercial thinking. If China was yesterday’s driver for growth and prosperity, Mexico is tomorrow’s – and this is…

If I ask you what is common between Nokia and Kodak, you will probably say that they were once the biggest and the best in mobile phones or photography. Sadly, there is another fact they share. They both fell victim to the same prey; their dysfunctional company cultures. The same culture that took them to…

What is the Great Indian Brain Drain phenomenon? India has emerged as a preferred investment destination over the last two decades.  One of the key drivers for this preference is the availability of skilled workface at competitive prices. This puts India at a position of continuous growth even as the world is facing a huge economic crisis.…

A strategic relationship between France and India for France-India Trade The importance of the relationship between France and India for France-India Trade was made clear by the recent meeting in Paris between Emmanuel Macron, President of France, and the Indian Prime Minister, Narenda Modi. The Indian Prime Minister was the guest of honour at the…

Trade between Brazil and the India is growing rapidly Considering that India has a population of around 1.41 billion people and Brazil has a population of 216 million, it is easy to understand the huge potential trade opportunity between the two countries. BRAZIL-INDIA TRADE In 2021, Brazil exported $4.9B to India. The main products that Brazil exported to India are Crude Petroleum ($2.23B), Soybean Oil ($776M),…