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ATI Magazine June-July 2014
ATI June/July 2014 issue
Great Expectations – from a poet who knows his politics. India’s new Prime Minister embraces paradox – a quiet, introverted writer of poetry, and a powerful and flamboyant political leader. His top priority: the economy. Big business should be getting over to New Delhi now.
Can the military manage the politics? Thailand’s military appears to have learned from its previous mistakes – the well-being of business has been made a priority. But can it manage to re-order the political system to everyone’s satisfaction?
The micro-multinationals. McKinsey researchers say more solo entrepreneurs are selling and sourcing cross-border as the global landscape opens up to a broader range of players.
Enter Crowdfunding. The Singapore Government has taken equity in a start-up firm raising investment dollars for real estate projects.
Trauma in Seoul – as a series of tragedies rock the nation
Food and safety – China told to rethink self-sufficiency
Where Chinese consumers will spend their yuan
Sri Lanka revamping tea industry
Taiwan, India sign duty-free waiver
Global Sukuk market to grow
China approves 12 more FTZs
China taxes to lift rare earth prices
Internet financing a former of shadow banking?