Showing 1 - 7 of 7
Infrastructure financing still a big hurdle
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/11/2015
» As urbanisation gathers momentum in Asia, the need for infrastructure remains high and governments will be spending trillions of dollars in the decades ahead to deliver everything from electricity to roads and schools to growing populations, say leading regional executives.
Air travellers deserve a break
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 03/11/2014
» As a frequent traveller, I have to admit that the price of air tickets, especially if the money comes out of my own pocket, is a major issue for mere mortals who do not have access to private jets. So the slide in oil prices these days should be a welcome relief.
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.
‘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.
Myanmar reaches out
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 28/05/2012
» Myanmar is preparing for more industrial development and plans to set up a board of investment to promote companies that want to enter Asia's newest frontier market.
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.
The new paper tigers
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/04/2012
» As industry leaders gather this week in Bangkok for the largest gathering of pulp and paper makers in Asia, they face challenging questions about the future of their regional and global industries.