An ASEAN business force in the making
The Siam Cement Group (SCG) is Thailand’s largest industrial conglomerate and, as SK Zainuddin reports, under the leadership of Kan Trakulhoon, it is fast growing into a regional business group. 10:55 PM Jan 3, 2012

Adventures in Private Equity
In the future, 2009-2011 are likely to be remembered as the years that Indonesia's home-grown private equity (PE) industry really came into its own. However, it’s more like a jubilant exit from infancy that may soon be followed by the many awkward challenges of adolescence. 6:08 PM Dec 2, 2011

Entering a new phase of growth


The world is entering the fourth phase of growth and development of the modern era. This new phase will be marked by extreme volatility but also immense opportunity. The just-concluded GES Business Summit 2011 in Singapore touched on some of the challenges and opportunities.

It is now widely acknowledged that global economic gravity is shifting from West to East. 6:43 AM Nov 6, 2011

Making a difference
Never one to sit still, Shinta Kamdani juggles multiple tasks and roles with ease and panache. Although she has a company to run, she finds time to represent her country at international business forums and organize programs that benefit women entrepreneurs. 11:08 PM Oct 6, 2011

How high will the rupiah go?
How high will the rupiah go? 

The Indonesian rupiah has been one of the best-performing currencies in the world this year, having risen by about 5% against the greenback. But, a strong rupiah is not everyone’s cup of tea and the central bank must walk a thin balancing line.

 6:42 PM Aug 28, 2011