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True integration still eludes us
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/03/2014
» Asean’s dreams seem to be falling flat at a time when things should be working in the region’s favour. Regional integration is just 21 months away, and while no one expects it to be a magic pill to cure all economic and social ills, the pace at which the organisation is moving could make it a herculean task to reach the goal.
‘Integration on track’
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/03/2014
» The ongoing political conflict in Thailand could have a major bearing on the overall plans for the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) just over 21 months from today.
More to explore
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 17/03/2014
» Walking into the office of one of the largest foreign investors in Thailand, few people might notice the array of tea leaves stacked up in containers in the corner of the room.
Ominous threats to peace in Thailand
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/11/2013
» “Oh, front page of the international media, I’ve missed you all for so long” was the feeling that came across me as I sat down to write this piece.
Fasten your seatbelts
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 28/10/2013
» Although the global economic outlook for next year is improving as the United States and Europe recover, capital markets will remain volatile as the US Federal Reserve tapers its quantitative easing measures, likely by the end of the first quarter or early second quarter, say top regional analysts.
Hands-on leader
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/10/2013
» Imagine you are having lunch with your wife halfway across the world when you get an e-mail from London headquarters to go and interview someone who may be a candidate for a high-profile job.
Some catching up to do
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/06/2012
» KUALA LUMPUR : Thai and Asean investors looking to tap the region's new frontier market should start to do so right now before the big global big players start to make their move, says a senior executive from Myanmar.
Bankers have work to do
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/06/2012
» Despite all the talk about seamless trade and new opportunities once the Asean Economic Community is formed, little has been done to ensure that the 10-country group's banks are ready to support the AEC to their full potential.
Colombo calling
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/06/2012
» Thailand- or Asean-based companies looking to enter the lucrative Indian and Pakistani markets are being encouraged to set up operations in Sri Lanka to make use of the favourable free trade agreements it has with the two countries.
Tapping into consumer power
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/06/2012
» TOKYO : The continuing global and regional slowdown will have a very minimal impact on companies that are catering to consumers in Asia or around the world, and some even believe now is the best time to expand their operations in Asian markets.