Environmental degradation is a global emergency that urgently calls for closer cooperation between East and West, inevitably transforming the way we all think about economic development and sustainable industry. As more companies shift their attention towards “green” solutions, the blended value business model of social enterprise has emerged as an approach which, as Greennovate Founder [...]

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Interviews china, environment, green, Greennovate, greentech, joinmagic.org, Link Up Learn More, Manufacturing, Mihela Hladin

Will China surpass the US market in auto sales? Can a Chinese-branded car company compete on a global level? As Chrysler’s first Regional Vice President in Northeast Asia with over 20 years in the automotive industry, Bill Russo has the scoop. He was also kind enough to chat with me via Skype for this illuminating [...]

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Interviews automotive, branding, Chrysler, Development, hybrid vehicles, IBM, Interviews, Manufacturing, OEMs, R&D

I linked up with Edward Zhong, Project Chief of Changshu Economic Development Group, to find out a little more about what the organization does and how overseas businesses should approach investment in Yangtze River Delta.  He and his colleagues offered some very helpful and straightforward advice.  Read on for the full scoop: I understand that Changshu Economic [...]

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Interviews Changshu Economic Development group, Industry, Interviews, investment, Manufacturing, Shanghai, Yangtze River Delta