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TPP needs big push before US gets bogged down in politics
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/06/2014
» Asian leaders involved in the ongoing negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have vowed to redouble their efforts this year, acknowledging that time is of the essence as the key player, the United States, becomes preoccupied with domestic politics.
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.
It's a date, just don't ask when
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 17/09/2012
» The secretary-general of Asean has been busy doing spin control ever since whispers emerged that much-hyped economic integration under the Asean Economic Community (AEC) might be delayed by a year.
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.
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.
Doubling of trade foreseen
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/02/2012
» NEW DELHI : Trade between India and Thailand could more than double over the next two years as the countries have set a deadline of June this year to sign their long-awaited free trade agreement.
UK enthusiastic about opportunities to sell to Asia
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/01/2012
» HONG KONG : The rise of Asia offers western countries a chance to open lucrative new markets and prosper along with the region, says Britain's top financial policymaker.
All systems go in India
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/01/2012
» India's "Look East" policy will be on full display with the visit of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra this week, as both sides look to expedite various deals that have been in the pipeline.