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Riches beyond resources
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/01/2018
» 'Come, come, grab a seat. We've each been taking turns talking about what we've seen in Thailand over the past week, the lessons we've learned and how we can apply them in life or business."
Lifelong learner
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/01/2016
» Thailand may have lost a lot of stature and credibility on the world stage in recent years, but one of the world's most eminent economists believes it is still a country with some impressive social achievements that even developed economies could emulate.
China at the crossroads
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 07/09/2015
» Not that long ago, China was the darling of the developing world when it came to showing how to get things done. Lately, though, it's been looking more like a basket case when it comes to economic management.
China's star still bright
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 03/08/2015
» Despite the recent volatility in the equity markets in China, the country continues to offer a good opportunity for companies across the region, including Thailand, to raise funds to expand business.
For Thai banks, partnerships expand reach at low risk
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» As global banking giants go on a slimming spree and regional banks in Asean say their size is appropriate, banks in Thailand are likely to continue their current strategy of servicing customers via partnerships and opening branches in some neighbouring countries.
Greater transparency, more open capital markets on Malaysia’s agenda
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/06/2014
» Malaysia is looking forward to greater transparency in government operations as it looks to tackle the endemic problem of corruption that plagues the region, says the country’s prime minister.
Momentum still healthy
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/02/2012
» Emerging markets and Asia in particular appear poised to continue their good growth momentum in the near future despite struggles in the western hemisphere, as the trend of intraregional trade continues to thrive.
CPF expands Asian reach
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/01/2012
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) expects to be the dominant player in most Asian markets after completing the acquisition of subsidiaries in China and Vietnam from the parent Charoen Pokphand Group.