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S44 misused to bail out big business
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/02/2018
» Earlier this week, General Rolex -- also known as Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon -- came out to say that the government had agreed in principle to give the winners of the 24 digital television and the 4G telecommunication licences a break from what is being perceived as being a loss-making venture.
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.
Build exports to India as China slows
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 08/01/2016
» After a tough year, many looked forward to 2016 hoping the region's economic momentum would turn around. But with the events in China over the past few days, the gloom and doom scenario seems ever so much closer.
Avoiding a 'made in China' recession
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/07/2015
» As the region and the world anxiously awaited economic data from China last week, Beijing managed to soothe jangled nerves somewhat by reporting second-quarter economic growth of 7% year-on-year, unchanged from the previous quarter but better than expectations.
From smash-hit snacks to enzymes, it all begins with R&D
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 22/06/2015
» Tucked away on the outskirts of Osaka city sits an ageing factory that once produced candy but today is the brain centre for new ideas for Ezaki Glico, led by a scientist who has decades of experience in creating innovative products.
Staying in shape
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» Asian banks remain healthy and have managed to avoid the ongoing problems faced by some multinationals that have been divesting assets left, right and centre, say some of the region's top finance executives.
Economic storm clouds building
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/05/2015
» It's never easy deciding what to write about in this space each week, given all the issues facing this vibrant region. Lately we've seen a grim run of news ranging from the tragic earthquake in Nepal to the shocking (but not totally surprising) discovery of migrant "death camps" in Thailand.
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.
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.
Don't count Europe out
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/04/2012
» PHNOM PENH : The European Union, despite the ongoing economic woes of some of its members, is keen to increase its trade and investment into the smaller countries of Asean as it says there is a greater potential for growth in this part of the world.