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Thailand must pass English test
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 12/11/2017
» It would not come as a surprise to anybody that the latest English proficiency index showed that Thailand's standing remained close to where it was a year ago. Thailand was ranked 53rd out of 80 non-native English-speaking countries and territories in the EF English Proficiency Index 2017. This was a slight improvement from its 56th position out of 72 countries in 2016 and 62nd place out of 70 countries in 2015.
IVL sees larger footprint in Turkey
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/05/2017
» Corlu, Turkey: SET-listed Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), one of the world's leading producers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), anticipates its operations in Turkey will continue to flourish after a recent referendum helped ease concerns about potential political conflicts, says a senior executive.
China's road to the future
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/02/2016
» Greater integration among Asean economies, coupled with China's ambitious One Belt, One Road policy, could set the stage for China to undertake many projects to show the world that it has come of age as a positive force for economic development.
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.
Infrastructure financing still a big hurdle
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/11/2015
» As urbanisation gathers momentum in Asia, the need for infrastructure remains high and governments will be spending trillions of dollars in the decades ahead to deliver everything from electricity to roads and schools to growing populations, say leading regional executives.
Volatility becoming the 'new normal'
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» Turmoil in the financial and commodities markets is here to stay and should be considered the new normal, say many investment gurus.
Ten into One
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» Asean is well on track toward achieving its goal of integration, although some hiccups still need to be resolved by the end of this year, say senior regional leaders.
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.
Overcoming the China Syndrome
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 13/07/2015
» It was with relief that we all started to notice the Chinese markets rebounding near the end of last week as many foreign investors started to pour money into what is still an overpriced market.