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PR follow-up vital to boost Thai fortunes
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 08/06/2017
» It is always a pleasure to listen to messages about upbeat economic growth in the country, especially when such messages are trumpeted at an audience that has been making Thailand great for decades.
PM should show courage in cabinet reshuffle
Oped, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/12/2016
» Speculation about who will be in and who will be out of the next cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has begun again and its intensity will only increase in coming weeks.
Regime drops ball on 'return to peace'
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/08/2016
» As the country marks the first anniversary of one of the deadliest bombings in the capital a year ago, many people are asking questions of the government led by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Shareholders must step up to fix Nok Air
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/03/2016
» After weeks of commotion over the Nok Air affair, we are waiting to see if the airline's management can, as promised, solve its problems, which have further tainted the country's battered airline industry.
Air of disruption
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/11/2015
» 'For entrepreneurs, choosing your co-founders is like a professional marriage," says Nathan Blecharczyk. "You're going to go through tough times and you need to remember that ideas can change but business partners can't."
Screen dreams
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 12/10/2015
» Doing business in Asia is not always easy, especially if one is pursuing an internet-based venture in a region where access and penetration rates remain uneven. Access to finance for tech-related startups is also a challenge, but those with true entrepreneurial zeal and drive always seem to find a way.
Higher flight path
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/12/2014
» Halfway into the 90-minute flight from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City, a grey-haired passenger disappears into the cockpit, emerging only after the plane is safely on the ground. It's one of the perks of being the boss of the airline, but the charming and humble Naresh Goyal doesn't make a big deal of it.
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.
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.
Tapping into consumer power
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/06/2012
» TOKYO : The continuing global and regional slowdown will have a very minimal impact on companies that are catering to consumers in Asia or around the world, and some even believe now is the best time to expand their operations in Asian markets.