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For Thai banks, partnerships expand reach at low risk
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» As global banking giants go on a slimming spree and regional banks in Asean say their size is appropriate, banks in Thailand are likely to continue their current strategy of servicing customers via partnerships and opening branches in some neighbouring countries.
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.
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).
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.
Money on the move
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/06/2014
» CIMB Bank, one of the largest financial services groups in Southeast Asia, is looking to expand its presence in the region with mobile technology expected to play a bigger role in helping it penetrate the market.
Asia's position secure
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/06/2014
» Asia will continue to remain the focal point of economic prosperity, although the growing might of some of the region’s new superpowers could lead to more friction.
Determination down under
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 26/05/2014
» It’s not unusual to be kept waiting for 30 minutes for a meeting with a high-profile politician. The time allows the visitor to think about the person he’s about to meet, and to review the things he’d like to discuss.
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.
‘Integration on track’
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/03/2014
» The ongoing political conflict in Thailand could have a major bearing on the overall plans for the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) just over 21 months from today.