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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.
Standing up for Thailand
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 25/07/2016
» It was about a decade ago that Kowit Sanandang, then the editor of the Bangkok Post, asked me to think of something that would be transformational in the years to come and how the newspaper should cover it. My first thought was of Asia and how it was becoming the engine of growth for the world.
Pocky power
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 22/06/2015
» Take a stroll through Osaka and if you're a visitor from Southeast Asia, you'll probably want to have your picture taken with the billboard featuring the image of a sprinter. It's an instantly recognisable logo to the millions of people who have grown up enjoying the snacks of the Japanese confectionery maker Ezaki Glico.
Malaysia holds steady
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/04/2015
» Malaysia's economy and financial system remain strong despite diminished growth prospects amid the rout in commodity prices and talk of possible problems in the financial sector, says the country's central bank governor.
Staying in shape
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» Asian banks remain healthy and have managed to avoid the ongoing problems faced by some multinationals that have been divesting assets left, right and centre, say some of the region's top finance executives.
Jakarta's language rule a step backward
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/04/2015
» Just when I thought my country was becoming a basket case when it comes to caring for foreign investors, one of our Asean brothers just made Thailand look at little better by proposing a rule unmatched for sheer stupidity.
For Thai banks, partnerships expand reach at low risk
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» As global banking giants go on a slimming spree and regional banks in Asean say their size is appropriate, banks in Thailand are likely to continue their current strategy of servicing customers via partnerships and opening branches in some neighbouring countries.
SEZ plan isn't progress at all
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 26/01/2015
» Dear Mr Prime Minister,
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.
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."