Urs Schöttli

Far East Correspondent, Neue Zurcher Zeitung (Swiss daily)

Tokyo

My Stories

May 16 2013, 2214
Why Malaysia needs change
A few days ago Malaysia’s ruling coalition claimed another victory in national elections. Although it lost votes and did not reach the goal of a two-thirds majority
May 02 2013, 2027
The IMF treads on dangerous grounds
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is heavily involved in the extensive measures to salvage the weak members of the euro zone. Whether it is Greece, Cyprus, Portugal or Spain,
Apr 25 2013, 2136
How Japan is changing its course
J apan’s economy is once again in the news of the international media. A new word “Abenomics” makes the rounds in the newsrooms
Apr 11 2013, 2229
A pledge for sustainable construction
The world is rightly concerned about the environmental impact of industrial activities. Ever since the rise of Asia where hundreds of millions of households have moved out of
Mar 28 2013, 2132
China strengthens its defence
During the recent session of the National People’s Congress China has had the expected state managed change of leadership. Xi Jinping who had already been anointed secretary

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Heavy burden
Highly leveraged Indian companies need to take a lesson on moderation
The famous Warren Buffet quote that “only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked” is ringing true for Indian companies

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