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Diplomacy in demand
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/01/2013
» Picking up a mechanical cockroach on the table of his office, Ambassador Shigekazu Sato shows off some of the little creature’s moves, saying he is not too fond of things that are static.
Culture clashes are simply bad business
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/10/2012
» For all the differences that we in the 10-member Asean grouping may have, there are certain similarities when it comes to culture. This is something that foreign investors drawn to this dynamic part of the world have to realize, even as they try to develop talent for the future in this part of the world.
Some catching up to do
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/06/2012
» KUALA LUMPUR : Thai and Asean investors looking to tap the region's new frontier market should start to do so right now before the big global big players start to make their move, says a senior executive from Myanmar.
Stronger Asian bonds
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 04/06/2012
» Japan still has a major role to play in Asia, along with China, India and South Korea, to help build a durable economic and trade alliance that could lead the world, says outgoing Asean Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan.
Momentum still healthy
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.
The next major world currency
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/01/2012
» Turning the Chinese renminbi into an international currency, with Hong Kong as the global hub for renminbi trade, is the latest step in the territory's drive to be a top financial centre.
UK enthusiastic about opportunities to sell to Asia
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/01/2012
» HONG KONG : The rise of Asia offers western countries a chance to open lucrative new markets and prosper along with the region, says Britain's top financial policymaker.
CPF expands Asian reach
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 09/01/2012
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) expects to be the dominant player in most Asian markets after completing the acquisition of subsidiaries in China and Vietnam from the parent Charoen Pokphand Group.