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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.
Ready for the Final Lap
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/06/2014
» Malaysia under the leadership of Prime Minister Najib Razak is setting up a new project management office (PMO) to track progress toward the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
Money on the move
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/06/2014
» CIMB Bank, one of the largest financial services groups in Southeast Asia, is looking to expand its presence in the region with mobile technology expected to play a bigger role in helping it penetrate the market.
Determination down under
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 26/05/2014
» It’s not unusual to be kept waiting for 30 minutes for a meeting with a high-profile politician. The time allows the visitor to think about the person he’s about to meet, and to review the things he’d like to discuss.
China thrives by learning from the best
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 07/04/2014
» I just got back from China and there is so much to write about, but today I would like to focus on an aspect covered in the lead story of this edition, the country’s huge automotive sector.
The painful lessons of MH370
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 31/03/2014
» I have been avoiding writing anything about Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 ever since its disappearance from the night skies earlier this month, but as the impact of the incident reverberates through more and more countries, I’ve had second thoughts.
‘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.
Hands-on leader
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 21/10/2013
» Imagine you are having lunch with your wife halfway across the world when you get an e-mail from London headquarters to go and interview someone who may be a candidate for a high-profile job.
India PM sees Thailand as Asean gateway
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 30/05/2013
» India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to discuss infrastructure projects, defence, science and technology as well as education with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra during his visit. Here, he discusses what is on the agenda for the visit.
Thailand to bend to investors' needs
Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/05/2013
» TOKYO – Thailand will go the extra mile to accommodate the wishes of long-term Japanese investors by introducing new regulations more in line with the recommendations they have made, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Friday.