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Time to flex muscles
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/02/2012
» The countries in Southeast Asia should start flexing their muscles in the world as some others in the region have done, says one of the continent's most successful businessmen.
Challenges on the new frontier
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/02/2012
» Myanmar, the new frontier of Southeast Asia, is unlikely to reverse the course of its current reform drive, and Thai businesses are being urged not to miss the boat the way they did when Vietnam began opening up to the world two decades ago.
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.
Doubling of trade foreseen
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/02/2012
» NEW DELHI : Trade between India and Thailand could more than double over the next two years as the countries have set a deadline of June this year to sign their long-awaited free trade agreement.
The next major world currency
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/01/2012
» Turning the Chinese renminbi into an international currency, with Hong Kong as the global hub for renminbi trade, is the latest step in the territory's drive to be a top financial centre.
No time for complacency
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/01/2012
» The optimism in Asia is justified as the world economic balance shifts, but the region's policymakers cannot run their countries on "auto pilot", warns a Nobel laureate in economics.
UK enthusiastic about opportunities to sell to Asia
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/01/2012
» HONG KONG : The rise of Asia offers western countries a chance to open lucrative new markets and prosper along with the region, says Britain's top financial policymaker.
All systems go in India
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/01/2012
» India's "Look East" policy will be on full display with the visit of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra this week, as both sides look to expedite various deals that have been in the pipeline.
Look East for lessons
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/01/2012
» Asia's rise to being the engine of growth for the world economy is unlikely to be affected much by the ups and downs of western economies, as the region now has in place systems that would help it sail through a downturn.
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.