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Kobe-Millcon deal opens new era for Thai steel
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/02/2016
» Millcon Steel Plc of Thailand is gearing up to tap the regional market after forming a joint venture with one of Asia's leading steelmakers from Japan.
Creating an internet bottleneck
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 05/10/2015
» There is a reason this country is called 'Amazing Thailand' and this is evident from the flip-flopping the governments tend to do on policies. The current government somehow ends up putting in place policies that are in contrast to the real-world situation.
Taking stock in Vientiane
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/07/2015
» Having been open since October 2010, the slow-moving Lao Securities Exchange (LSX) is looking to raise the number of listed companies to about 25 by 2020 from the six that are now trading.
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.
Lifetime achiever
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/04/2015
» 'It came as a surprise to me that I got this award. It was the second this year and one of only two that I've accepted," says Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
India PM sees Thailand as Asean gateway
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/05/2013
» India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to discuss infrastructure projects, defence, science and technology as well as education with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra during his visit. Here, he discusses what is on the agenda for the visit.
Some catching up to do
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/06/2012
» KUALA LUMPUR : Thai and Asean investors looking to tap the region's new frontier market should start to do so right now before the big global big players start to make their move, says a senior executive from Myanmar.
Stronger Asian bonds
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/06/2012
» Japan still has a major role to play in Asia, along with China, India and South Korea, to help build a durable economic and trade alliance that could lead the world, says outgoing Asean Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan.
No turning back
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/05/2012
» As Aung San Suu Kyi, new passport in hand, prepares for her first trip out of Myanmar in nearly a quarter century, investors and analysts are flocking in, hoping that recent gestures of democratic reform will prevail.
Out of the comfort zone
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 12/03/2012
» Over the last year or so, more Thai companies have started to make their move in regional markets, but despite saturation coverage in the media about regional integration, Thailand remains a relative newcomer in this field.