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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.
Asia's position secure
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/06/2014
» Asia will continue to remain the focal point of economic prosperity, although the growing might of some of the region’s new superpowers could lead to more friction.
Determination down under
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 26/05/2014
» It’s not unusual to be kept waiting for 30 minutes for a meeting with a high-profile politician. The time allows the visitor to think about the person he’s about to meet, and to review the things he’d like to discuss.
No passing this Fox
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/05/2014
» How many of you read the Kama Sutra before you had sex for the first time, or did you fondle your way though?” rags-to-riches billionaire Lindsay Fox asked an audience that had gathered to hear how to become an entrepreneur.
More on the menu
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/05/2014
» India and Indonesia are emerging as the two countries with the best growth potential for Thailand’s largest agricultural conglomerate, Charoen Pokphand Group.
China thrives by learning from the best
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 07/04/2014
» I just got back from China and there is so much to write about, but today I would like to focus on an aspect covered in the lead story of this edition, the country’s huge automotive sector.
Chinese giant gears up
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 07/04/2014
» SAIC Motor, one of China’s leading automakers, is preparing to make Thailand the hub for its Asean expansion as it looks to expand sales of the various brands under its banner into the region.
The painful lessons of MH370
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 31/03/2014
» I have been avoiding writing anything about Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 ever since its disappearance from the night skies earlier this month, but as the impact of the incident reverberates through more and more countries, I’ve had second thoughts.
‘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.