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Cambodia calling
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» As Thai companies start to see their sales tapering off amid slow domestic consumption, some are reaping the benefits of earlier decisions to enter markets where the risks at times have spooked other investors aware of their chequered history.
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.
China's road to the future
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/02/2016
» Greater integration among Asean economies, coupled with China's ambitious One Belt, One Road policy, could set the stage for China to undertake many projects to show the world that it has come of age as a positive force for economic development.
Taking stock in Vientiane
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/07/2015
» Having been open since October 2010, the slow-moving Lao Securities Exchange (LSX) is looking to raise the number of listed companies to about 25 by 2020 from the six that are now trading.
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.
Emerging market champions
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/01/2013
» Companies in Asia, and in particular Southeast Asia, are starting to have a major impact on the global scene as they gradually make their presence felt through consolidation and expansion. At the same time, they are moving up their value chain to compete head-on with the multinationals that have dominated the market for decades.
Road to prosperity
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 19/11/2012
» Rally enthusiasts in Asean are gearing up for different kind of excitement with the staging of the first Asean-India car rally late this month and into December.
Under the radar no more
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 23/07/2012
» Imagine yourself fresh out of college and walking into a company seeking a job. You get the job but the organization has just a few dozen people working for it. It’s decidedly sleepy and small-time. You resolve to grind it out for a few years before you leave for the big time fame and fortune.