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Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/01/2016
» The emerging markets of Asean will be the key growth drivers for Group Lease Plc, one of Thailand's leading hire-purchase firms, which expects its earnings to surge this year despite the gloomy regional and global outlook.
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/07/2015
» The past week has been one of the most interesting ones the world financial system has seen in recent history, as Greece became the first developed economy to default on a debt payment to the International Monetary Fund.
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/04/2015
» The recent decision by the European Union to issue a "yellow card" to Thailand to hasten a cleanup of the fishery industry should have come as no surprise. The use of forced and slave labour by producers of seafood that is exported all over the world has become a matter of national shame.
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 10/11/2014
» This week is one of the most interesting ones for the region as a host of leaders from all across the world will be gathering to discuss issues that are facing the globe and affecting Asia at the same time.
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/08/2014
» Markets in Asia have a lot of upside potential in light of major leadership changes that have taken place in key regional economies, say some leading investors in the region.
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).
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.
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/06/2012
» Despite all the talk about seamless trade and new opportunities once the Asean Economic Community is formed, little has been done to ensure that the 10-country group's banks are ready to support the AEC to their full potential.
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.
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/02/2012
» Emerging markets and Asia in particular appear poised to continue their good growth momentum in the near future despite struggles in the western hemisphere, as the trend of intraregional trade continues to thrive.