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All eyes on Tokyo as India comes calling
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/09/2014
» For once you won't hear me complaining about the military regime in Thailand. At least not this week, after they slashed gasoline prices by nearly 10%. Call it populism for the rich.
Happiness behind the wheel
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/08/2014
» Dear Leader of Peace and Order,
More on the menu
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/05/2014
» India and Indonesia are emerging as the two countries with the best growth potential for Thailand’s largest agricultural conglomerate, Charoen Pokphand Group.
Greater transparency, more open capital markets on Malaysia’s agenda
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 16/06/2014
» Malaysia is looking forward to greater transparency in government operations as it looks to tackle the endemic problem of corruption that plagues the region, says the country’s prime minister.
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).
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.
Asia's position secure
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 02/06/2014
» Asia will continue to remain the focal point of economic prosperity, although the growing might of some of the region’s new superpowers could lead to more friction.
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.
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.
No passing this Fox
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/05/2014
» How many of you read the Kama Sutra before you had sex for the first time, or did you fondle your way though?” rags-to-riches billionaire Lindsay Fox asked an audience that had gathered to hear how to become an entrepreneur.