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Lifelong learner
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/01/2016
» Thailand may have lost a lot of stature and credibility on the world stage in recent years, but one of the world's most eminent economists believes it is still a country with some impressive social achievements that even developed economies could emulate.
Ready for the Final Lap
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/06/2014
» Malaysia under the leadership of Prime Minister Najib Razak is setting up a new project management office (PMO) to track progress toward the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
Greater transparency, more open capital markets on Malaysia’s agenda
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/06/2014
» Malaysia is looking forward to greater transparency in government operations as it looks to tackle the endemic problem of corruption that plagues the region, says the country’s prime minister.
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.
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.