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VAT increase low on govt priorities
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/05/2017
» The rubber-stamp parliament of the coup leaders gave Thai people yet another scare over the past week when it announced it was looking to raise value-added tax (VAT) by another percentage point.
Benefit of the doubt not an invite to stay
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 26/02/2016
» The military government's controversial 16-point proposal for the Meechai Ruchupan-led Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) that many see as an attempt to hold on to power has left pro-democracy supporters feeling anxious.
China's road to the future
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/02/2016
» Greater integration among Asean economies, coupled with China's ambitious One Belt, One Road policy, could set the stage for China to undertake many projects to show the world that it has come of age as a positive force for economic development.
Volatility becoming the 'new normal'
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» Turmoil in the financial and commodities markets is here to stay and should be considered the new normal, say many investment gurus.
We will all be losers in a currency war
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/08/2015
» The move by the People's Bank of China (PBoC) to slash the value of the yuan by the most in nearly two decades is a significant step for the slowing Chinese economy that has been looking for a way to revive itself.
More volatility ahead for Asian markets
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/07/2015
» Asian markets are likely to remain volatile in the face of continuing global weakness, although investors would be better off putting their money into markets such as Europe and the United States, according to Kelvin Tay, the regional chief investment officer of UBS.
What Asean can learn from Greece
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/07/2015
» The past week has been one of the most interesting ones the world financial system has seen in recent history, as Greece became the first developed economy to default on a debt payment to the International Monetary Fund.
Separating leaders from pretenders
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» In more than a year since the coup, there have been only a few times when I could proudly say that this undemocratic government has done something that Thailand could be proud of. Friday's gathering in Bangkok of 17 nations and a handful of international organisations was one such praiseworthy event.
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.
Malaysia holds steady
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/04/2015
» Malaysia's economy and financial system remain strong despite diminished growth prospects amid the rout in commodity prices and talk of possible problems in the financial sector, says the country's central bank governor.