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Malaysia's vote a model for SE Asia
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/05/2018
» Southeast Asia has been a hotbed of issues that are not democratic in nature, but Wednesday's outpouring of Malaysia voters, showing their frustration by voting out a government accused of massive corruption, has shown a path for other nations to follow.
Regime had time, but they blew it
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/04/2018
» Former prime minister siblings Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra seem to have hit a nerve once again with their visit to Japan this week, where the former premier said he expects the Pheu Thai Party to sweep the polls -- if and when they are held.
Suvarnabhumi greed harms AOT's goals
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/03/2018
» Traveling through airports is always fun when one is loaded with money; the Hermes, the Louis Vuittons or the various restaurants offer great place to spend one's time and possibly get a place to sit.
Singapore has head in the clouds
Oped, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/02/2018
» If anyone asks me to name a country in this region that stands out for its futuristic thinking and ability to achieve its goals, then the only country that comes to my mind is Singapore. The island state that has been independent for just over five decades has achieved success that has surpassed the expectations of many historians and possibly even the founding fathers of the nation. From being a small island in the Malaysian Peninsula that relied heavily on the mainland, to being self-dependent and overtaking its neighbours in every way possible, today Singapore stands as the epitome of what will and determination can do for a nation.
Broken vows test patience to the limit
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 28/01/2018
» The military government has managed to break yet another promise as its proteges who go by the name of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) last week passed a bill that could delay the long-promised general election by another 90 days.
Poll delays do nobody any favours
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/01/2018
» Once again, hopes of an election in November this year seem to be slipping with each passing day -- the latest blow coming courtesy of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) vote on Friday to change Section 2 of the organic law on the election of members of parliament.
Beware of the bull
Spectrum, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/01/2018
» 'Sell your house and buy stocks," a banker told Spectrum over dinner a few months ago.
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."
Vedanta taps into oil market upturn
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/01/2018
» Vedanta Resources, the largest oil and gas exploration company in India, plans US$8 billion in capital expenditure over the next three years to substantially lift its production capacity, especially in the oil and gas sector.
It's time for regime to relax grip
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 03/12/2017
» Once again the military government seems to be finding every excuse to try to curtail political parties and their ability to start mustering support ahead of the planned elections in less than a year from now.