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Changing with China
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/02/2016
» The ongoing economic problems in China are unlikely to have any major impact on the overall standing of Asia and the shift that is happening from West to East, eminent panelists from across the world said at a recent gathering.
Garden of opportunity
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/12/2015
» A group of business owners from Thailand and Vietnam gathered in Ho Chi Minh City recently to deepen their growing business interactions as part of a drive to meet the goals set for 2020 by the leaders of the two countries.
The new Asian agenda
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/11/2015
» Despite the ongoing problems in some of the major economies in Asia, the region remains the biggest global growth story for the foreseeable future, with one country emerging as an unlikely leader, say executives of some of the world's biggest companies.
El Nino delivers a wake-up call
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/06/2015
» El Nino has arrived, so they say, and it could not have come at a worse time for countries across the region, especially Thailand.
Time for an Asian Nato?
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/06/2015
» Forgive me if I sound a bit old (trust me, I'm not), but the tensions simmering in this part of the world call to mind the events of decades ago. Have we learned from history? I have to wonder.
India in the lead
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/03/2015
» As Thailand and other countries in the region feel the pinch of a slowing China, there is a growing consensus that another major economy in the region, India, is rising to the rescue.
Higher flight path
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/12/2014
» Halfway into the 90-minute flight from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City, a grey-haired passenger disappears into the cockpit, emerging only after the plane is safely on the ground. It's one of the perks of being the boss of the airline, but the charming and humble Naresh Goyal doesn't make a big deal of it.
All the world is Asia's stage
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 10/11/2014
» This week is one of the most interesting ones for the region as a host of leaders from all across the world will be gathering to discuss issues that are facing the globe and affecting Asia at the same time.
New wave of leaders will keep Asia growing, says UBS
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/08/2014
» Markets in Asia have a lot of upside potential in light of major leadership changes that have taken place in key regional economies, say some leading investors in the region.
TPP needs big push before US gets bogged down in politics
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/06/2014
» Asian leaders involved in the ongoing negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have vowed to redouble their efforts this year, acknowledging that time is of the essence as the key player, the United States, becomes preoccupied with domestic politics.