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Chinese giant gears up
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 07/04/2014
» SAIC Motor, one of China’s leading automakers, is preparing to make Thailand the hub for its Asean expansion as it looks to expand sales of the various brands under its banner into the region.
True integration still eludes us
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/03/2014
» Asean’s dreams seem to be falling flat at a time when things should be working in the region’s favour. Regional integration is just 21 months away, and while no one expects it to be a magic pill to cure all economic and social ills, the pace at which the organisation is moving could make it a herculean task to reach the goal.
More to explore
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 17/03/2014
» Walking into the office of one of the largest foreign investors in Thailand, few people might notice the array of tea leaves stacked up in containers in the corner of the room.
Ominous threats to peace in Thailand
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/11/2013
» “Oh, front page of the international media, I’ve missed you all for so long” was the feeling that came across me as I sat down to write this piece.
Fasten your seatbelts
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 28/10/2013
» Although the global economic outlook for next year is improving as the United States and Europe recover, capital markets will remain volatile as the US Federal Reserve tapers its quantitative easing measures, likely by the end of the first quarter or early second quarter, say top regional analysts.
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.
Thailand to bend to investors' needs
Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/05/2013
» TOKYO – Thailand will go the extra mile to accommodate the wishes of long-term Japanese investors by introducing new regulations more in line with the recommendations they have made, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Friday.
Emerging market champions
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/01/2013
» Companies in Asia, and in particular Southeast Asia, are starting to have a major impact on the global scene as they gradually make their presence felt through consolidation and expansion. At the same time, they are moving up their value chain to compete head-on with the multinationals that have dominated the market for decades.
Asean plays the superpower balancing act
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 19/11/2012
» This week marks yet another turning point for Asean as the group is meeting in Phnom Penh to deal with various issues from trade to territorial disputes.
Culture clashes are simply bad business
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/10/2012
» For all the differences that we in the 10-member Asean grouping may have, there are certain similarities when it comes to culture. This is something that foreign investors drawn to this dynamic part of the world have to realize, even as they try to develop talent for the future in this part of the world.