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Gautam Srinivasan

Mumbai, Singapore
Covers:  singapore, corporate, india, economy, energy, china, newsmakers, companies, asian equities, business, commodities, southeast asia
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Auto industry gears up for a virtual future in Asia

Auto industry gears up for a virtual future in Asia

Reuters — The auto industry is currently battling sluggish sales in China and Southeast Asia. Amid this uncertainty some car makers are taking the less explored route of virtual reality to connect with customers. And, it could be an important part of your car buying experience sooner than you think. Gautam Srinivasan reports.

Singapore's food trucks smell opportunity, few taste success

Singapore's food trucks smell opportunity, few taste success

Reuters — The food truck business in Singapore seems to have stalled. Some enterprising players though are shifting gears to survive. Gautam Srinivasan reports.

Asian yacht buyers yet to think big

Asian yacht buyers yet to think big

Reuters — Asia's growing number of ultra-high net worth individuals may offer a wealth of opportunity for luxury businesses, but the yacht industry is yet to make much of a wave in the region. Gautam Srinivasan finds out why.

Philanthropic investors proceed with caution in Asia

Philanthropic investors proceed with caution in Asia

New York Times — Impact investing is growing globally as funds start to seek out social as well as financial returns. So why, despite an abundance of opportunities, is Asia attracting only a fraction?

Cyber attacks pose major threat to Southeast Asian firms

Cyber attacks pose major threat to Southeast Asian firms

Reuters — Technology research firm Gartner projects, spending on cyber security in Southeast Asia could grow to around $24 billion by 2018. That's up from just under $18 billion in 2015. But with many companies still reluctant to invest heavily on protecting their data, hackers remain a major threat to business within the region. Gautam Srinivasan reports.

Remittance balm for Fed rate hike pains

Remittance balm for Fed rate hike pains

Reuters — Global remittances account for almost 10 percent of the entire Philippine economy, and experts say if the country comes up with the right types of financial instruments for expatriates to send money home, much like India has done, it may be able to use the funds to tide over capital outflows in the event of a US rate hike. Gautam Srinivasan reports.

Will rare coins make investors a mint?

Will rare coins make investors a mint?

Yahoo — Rare coin prices are rising as more of Asia's wealthy seek out alternative investments. Gautam Srinivasan reports on how pocket change from the past looks set to produce solid returns for the future.

In Asia, Bankers Party Like It's 1999

In Asia, Bankers Party Like It's 1999

aol.com — Asia increasingly looks like the place to be for global financial professionals as regulations bite and the bonus pool dries up in the West. Gautam Srinivasan reports.

Asia's Pampered Pets Boost Global Pet Food Market

Asia's Pampered Pets Boost Global Pet Food Market

Atlanta Journal-Constitution — As wealth rises in Asia, owners are spending more on products to feed and spoil their dogs. Gautam Srinivasan reports.

Singapore Gets Picky About Foreign Workers

Singapore Gets Picky About Foreign Workers

Yahoo — A haven for foreign companies operating in Asia, the wealthy city state now expects Singaporeans to be given a fair chance before considering foreigners for jobs. Gautam Srinivasan reports.

Low point for Singapore's high end properties

Low point for Singapore's high end properties

Reuters — Singapore's high end properties have seen low interest from investors even as prices continue to decline. Gautam Srinivasan tells us why.

New solutions for ageing society in Singapore's budget

New solutions for ageing society in Singapore's budget

Reuters — Singapore's latest budget kept its eye on welfare for senior citizens following last year's package of healthcare benefits. Gautam Srinivasan looks at the reality of ageing in the city state.

Recycling e-waste: The ASEAN experience

Recycling e-waste: The ASEAN experience

Reuters — Electronic waste is growing fast but only a fraction of it gets recycled. So how are South East Asian countries dealing with this problem? Gautam Srinivasan reports.

Video games talk the talk for ASEAN markets

Video games talk the talk for ASEAN markets

Reuters — Video games are talking the talk of gamers in booming ASEAN markets. Gautam Srinivasan reports on how localisation companies are cashing in on this trend.

3D-printing emerges from the fringe in ASEAN

3D-printing emerges from the fringe in ASEAN

Reuters — Personal 3D printers are slowly emerging from the fringe towards becoming more mainstream in South East Asia. Gautam Srinivasan has more details.

Scents & Sensibilities

Scents & Sensibilities

Reuters — The global perfume market worth $45 billion in sales sees significant buying from Asia. But barring Japan the region lacks local fragrance brands. Gautam Srinivasan finds out why.

Health clubs beef up exclusives for Asia

Health clubs beef up exclusives for Asia

Reuters — Fitness chains are trying everything from super premium clubs to gamifying exercise in a bid to attract niche clientele in Asia. Despite revenues exceeding $14 billion last year, experts says penetration rates remain relatively low, and there is...

Beyond Baguettes: Asia's Rising Bakery Market

Beyond Baguettes: Asia's Rising Bakery Market

Huffington Post — Singapore's BreadTalk is among the bakery chains booming as Asia's consumers develop a taste for pastries and other oven-fresh treats. But can they cope with an onslaught of foreign competition?

Stops and starts of shareholder activism in Asia

Stops and starts of shareholder activism in Asia

t.co — Shareholder activism has very little currency in Asia now when compared to the West. Gautam Srinivasan finds out why.

Starry eyed Asian carriers stare at overcapacity

Starry eyed Asian carriers stare at overcapacity

Reuters — The Singapore air show saw VietJet Air ordering up to a 100 aircraft and India's Air Costa buying around $3 billion worth of planes. But these deals are in the backdrop of rising overcapacity in large parts of the region. Reuters Gautam Srinivasan reports for ET NOW.

Will Asian demand push up Uranium prices?

Will Asian demand push up Uranium prices?

Reuters — Uranium prices have decayed over the past few years. Could demand from China and India restore some of that lost glow? Gautam Srinivasan finds out.

Big push for mass market cars at Singapore Motorshow

Big push for mass market cars at Singapore Motorshow

Reuters — The Singapore Motorshow is back after six years with a big push for mass market cars. Gautam Srinivasan tell us why.

Saudi Arabia fights to retain oil market share in Asia

Saudi Arabia fights to retain oil market share in Asia

Reuters — The world's top oil exporter finds itself forced to offer deep discounts for Asian customers. But retaining market share is still not going to be easy? Gautam Srinivasan reports.

Demand-supply paradox in the coal industry

Demand-supply paradox in the coal industry

Reuters — Rare is a market where prices are at a five year low despite huge demand for the product. Gautam Srinivasan finds out why the coal industry is in the grip of a demand-supply paradox.
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