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'Sleeping elephant' awakens
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 20/08/2018
» Umesh Thakur says he has never had it so easy and comfortable. The 30-year-old lentil vendor in Greater Noida, 40 kilometres east of New Delhi, has more than doubled his profits, built a new house, opened a new shop and bought furniture, a deep-freezer and two high-end mobile phones in the last six months.
Riches beyond resources
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/01/2018
» 'Come, come, grab a seat. We've each been taking turns talking about what we've seen in Thailand over the past week, the lessons we've learned and how we can apply them in life or business."
IVL sees larger footprint in Turkey
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/05/2017
» Corlu, Turkey: SET-listed Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), one of the world's leading producers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), anticipates its operations in Turkey will continue to flourish after a recent referendum helped ease concerns about potential political conflicts, says a senior executive.
Decisive and diversified
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/04/2017
» Many critics wrote off Kumar Mangalam Birla when he took the helm of one of India's leading businesses as a 28-year-old rookie. But the reviews in recent years have been mostly positive for the man who has helped build a conglomerate that is among the world leaders in the fields in which it operates.
Aditya Birla affirms Thai base, looks to China
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/04/2017
» Aditya Birla Group, a leading India-based industrial conglomerate, says it will continue to expand in Thailand as well as the region, especially in China, to maintain its dominant position in the industries it operates.
Brand battle
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/12/2016
» Value for money, local pride, and understanding of local needs are the top reasons why Asians are increasingly opting for local brands over global ones, market research has shown. A surge in nationalism and continuous technological advancement are supporting this phenomenon.
For millions, life revolves around the ATM
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 05/12/2016
» Visiting the ATM has become a daily ritual for millions of Indians since the government's shock-and-awe withdrawal of 500- and 1,000-rupee notes on Nov 8. That adds up to millions of hours spent queuing by people who would otherwise be engaged in more productive activity.
New flight path
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/06/2016
» Thailand and many other countries in Asia are looking to upgrade their defence capabilities, with the sharp increase in defence budgets over the past decade attesting to greater economic strength as well as rising geopolitical tensions.
THAI needs an attitude adjustment
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/05/2016
» As a Thai citizen I like to support Thai businesses, and if I have the option when travelling, I would prefer Thai Airways International to any other carrier.
Tax breaks an empty gesture
Asia focus, Published on 25/04/2016
» The Songkran holiday may be over but the government is not finished giving out presents, the latest being new tax breaks aimed at increasing consumption. Local media hailed it as a good move to stimulate the economy but a closer look at the figures suggests a superficial impact at best.