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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.
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.
Ready for the Final Lap
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/06/2014
» Malaysia under the leadership of Prime Minister Najib Razak is setting up a new project management office (PMO) to track progress toward the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diplomacy in demand
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/01/2013
» Picking up a mechanical cockroach on the table of his office, Ambassador Shigekazu Sato shows off some of the little creature’s moves, saying he is not too fond of things that are static.