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Let's use oil windfall creatively
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 19/01/2015
» As a consumer I can't complain about the benefits I'm deriving from the continued fall in oil prices. Some of us might even spend some of that money we're saving at the pump, and that will help the economy.
'Not ready' is not the answer
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/12/2014
» Forgive me if I don't sound grateful to Finance Minister Sommai Phasee for his candour in expressing his real feelings about the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
The 6,700 and the rest of us
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/12/2014
» As Asia's economic growth powers ahead thanks to the global shift of momentum to this part of the world, a key challenge confronting many nations is the rising disparity between the haves and the have-nots.
Let's get connectivity back on the rails
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/11/2014
» The military government is embarking on yet another ambitious infrastructure project that would link China to Thailand, and possibly in the future to southern neighbours Malaysia and Singapore.
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.
Air travellers deserve a break
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 03/11/2014
» As a frequent traveller, I have to admit that the price of air tickets, especially if the money comes out of my own pocket, is a major issue for mere mortals who do not have access to private jets. So the slide in oil prices these days should be a welcome relief.
Farm handouts are no solution
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 13/10/2014
» Once again farmers in southern Thailand have vowed that if the government does not do something to support rubber prices, they will stage a "raid" on Government House in just over a month's time.
All we want is a place to walk
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 22/09/2014
» Most of you, our readers, are frequent travellers around the globe and especially in Asia, but how often do you take a moment, whether on your way to the airport or shuttling between meetings, to observe life in the cities you visit? How does it compare with what you see in our own metropolis of Bangkok?
Common sense has gone to the dogs
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 08/09/2014
» Yes, there are a lot of important things going on in the region and I'd love to write about some of them, but I couldn't resist taking a look at Singapore's latest attempt at social engineering: "debarking" dogs in public housing projects.
All eyes on Tokyo as India comes calling
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/09/2014
» For once you won't hear me complaining about the military regime in Thailand. At least not this week, after they slashed gasoline prices by nearly 10%. Call it populism for the rich.