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Decisive and diversified
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/04/2017
» Many critics wrote off Kumar Mangalam Birla when he took the helm of one of India's leading businesses as a 28-year-old rookie. But the reviews in recent years have been mostly positive for the man who has helped build a conglomerate that is among the world leaders in the fields in which it operates.
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.
Air of disruption
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/11/2015
» 'For entrepreneurs, choosing your co-founders is like a professional marriage," says Nathan Blecharczyk. "You're going to go through tough times and you need to remember that ideas can change but business partners can't."
Kobe-Millcon deal opens new era for Thai steel
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 15/02/2016
» Millcon Steel Plc of Thailand is gearing up to tap the regional market after forming a joint venture with one of Asia's leading steelmakers from Japan.
Separating leaders from pretenders
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» In more than a year since the coup, there have been only a few times when I could proudly say that this undemocratic government has done something that Thailand could be proud of. Friday's gathering in Bangkok of 17 nations and a handful of international organisations was one such praiseworthy event.
Fishery cleanup an Asean-wide issue
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/04/2015
» The recent decision by the European Union to issue a "yellow card" to Thailand to hasten a cleanup of the fishery industry should have come as no surprise. The use of forced and slave labour by producers of seafood that is exported all over the world has become a matter of national shame.
Modi must live up to inspiring words
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 18/08/2014
» The past week was an interesting one for Asia as a whole after the bully of the region responded the way everyone expected it to, rejecting even modest overtures for talks at the Asean Regional Forum in Myanmar.
TPP needs big push before US gets bogged down in politics
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/06/2014
» Asian leaders involved in the ongoing negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have vowed to redouble their efforts this year, acknowledging that time is of the essence as the key player, the United States, becomes preoccupied with domestic politics.
‘Integration on track’
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/03/2014
» The ongoing political conflict in Thailand could have a major bearing on the overall plans for the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) just over 21 months from today.
Time to flex muscles
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/02/2012
» The countries in Southeast Asia should start flexing their muscles in the world as some others in the region have done, says one of the continent's most successful businessmen.