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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.
Money on the move
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/06/2014
» CIMB Bank, one of the largest financial services groups in Southeast Asia, is looking to expand its presence in the region with mobile technology expected to play a bigger role in helping it penetrate the market.
TPP needs big push before US gets bogged down in politics
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/06/2014
» Asian leaders involved in the ongoing negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have vowed to redouble their efforts this year, acknowledging that time is of the essence as the key player, the United States, becomes preoccupied with domestic politics.
Asia's position secure
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/06/2014
» Asia will continue to remain the focal point of economic prosperity, although the growing might of some of the region’s new superpowers could lead to more friction.
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.
No passing this Fox
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/05/2014
» How many of you read the Kama Sutra before you had sex for the first time, or did you fondle your way though?” rags-to-riches billionaire Lindsay Fox asked an audience that had gathered to hear how to become an entrepreneur.
More on the menu
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/05/2014
» India and Indonesia are emerging as the two countries with the best growth potential for Thailand’s largest agricultural conglomerate, Charoen Pokphand Group.
China thrives by learning from the best
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 07/04/2014
» I just got back from China and there is so much to write about, but today I would like to focus on an aspect covered in the lead story of this edition, the country’s huge automotive sector.
Chinese giant gears up
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 07/04/2014
» SAIC Motor, one of China’s leading automakers, is preparing to make Thailand the hub for its Asean expansion as it looks to expand sales of the various brands under its banner into the region.
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.