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For millions, life revolves around the ATM
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 05/12/2016
» Visiting the ATM has become a daily ritual for millions of Indians since the government's shock-and-awe withdrawal of 500- and 1,000-rupee notes on Nov 8. That adds up to millions of hours spent queuing by people who would otherwise be engaged in more productive activity.
Democracy and economic progress
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/07/2015
» Bangkok last week was the venue for addresses by two highly influential economic thinkers about the way countries in the region should proceed with development.
El Nino delivers a wake-up call
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/06/2015
» El Nino has arrived, so they say, and it could not have come at a worse time for countries across the region, especially Thailand.