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Small firms' debts point to problems
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/07/2017
» Over the past week data coming out of the government and the private sector are showing signs that could be worrisome in the medium to longer term for the country. Rising household debt, increasing non-performing loans among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and strengthening of the baht are all compounding the problems.
The lessons of Brexit
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/06/2016
» The world held its breath last week for one of the most widely anticipated events in years as nearly 33 million Britons went to the polling booths to decide on the fate of their country and possibly the 60-year old European Union.
Changing with China
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/02/2016
» The ongoing economic problems in China are unlikely to have any major impact on the overall standing of Asia and the shift that is happening from West to East, eminent panelists from across the world said at a recent gathering.
Screen dreams
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 12/10/2015
» Doing business in Asia is not always easy, especially if one is pursuing an internet-based venture in a region where access and penetration rates remain uneven. Access to finance for tech-related startups is also a challenge, but those with true entrepreneurial zeal and drive always seem to find a way.
Volatility becoming the 'new normal'
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» Turmoil in the financial and commodities markets is here to stay and should be considered the new normal, say many investment gurus.
China at the crossroads
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 07/09/2015
» Not that long ago, China was the darling of the developing world when it came to showing how to get things done. Lately, though, it's been looking more like a basket case when it comes to economic management.
We will all be losers in a currency war
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/08/2015
» The move by the People's Bank of China (PBoC) to slash the value of the yuan by the most in nearly two decades is a significant step for the slowing Chinese economy that has been looking for a way to revive itself.
China's star still bright
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 03/08/2015
» Despite the recent volatility in the equity markets in China, the country continues to offer a good opportunity for companies across the region, including Thailand, to raise funds to expand business.
More volatility ahead for Asian markets
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/07/2015
» Asian markets are likely to remain volatile in the face of continuing global weakness, although investors would be better off putting their money into markets such as Europe and the United States, according to Kelvin Tay, the regional chief investment officer of UBS.
Overcoming the China Syndrome
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 13/07/2015
» It was with relief that we all started to notice the Chinese markets rebounding near the end of last week as many foreign investors started to pour money into what is still an overpriced market.