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Multi-billionaire Wang Jianlin looks abroad
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/02/2016
» Chinese businesses that have a good foothold at home need to expand outside their comfort zones to become truly multinational, says China's richest man.
The Fintech revolution
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» Startup financial technology companies are starting to cause major disruption to global banking systems as the behemoths of yesteryear try to adapt and change the way they operate.
Digital economy is more than a slogan
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/10/2014
» Thailand continues to struggle on many fronts, both domestically and internationally, although certain "opinion" polls suggest the public remains deliriously happy with the military regime when asked.
Asia seen as resilient to post-QE slowdown
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 25/08/2014
» Although interest rate increases by central banks in major western economies could lead to more subdued capital markets in those regions for a short time, the prospects for Asia remain vibrant, says an international finance and investment strategist.
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.
No turning back
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/05/2012
» As Aung San Suu Kyi, new passport in hand, prepares for her first trip out of Myanmar in nearly a quarter century, investors and analysts are flocking in, hoping that recent gestures of democratic reform will prevail.