The DRC is involved in a vast modernization and reconstruction of its infrastructure, and a lot remains to be done. Infrastructure construction is one of the government’s top priorities and the Congolese Agency for Civil Engineering (Agence Congolaise des Grands Travaux, ACGT) is at the core of this development. Its General Manager Charles Ilunga Mwamba explains how the agency is applying its experience and know-how to become the ideal partner for the public and private sector alike to develop DRC’s infrastructure.
The DRC is involved in a vast modernization and reconstruction of its infrastructure, and a lot remains to be done. Infrastructure construction is one of the government’s top priorities and the Congolese Agency for Civil Engineering (Agence Congolaise des Grands Travaux, ACGT) is at the core of this development. Its General Manager Charles Ilunga Mwamba explains how the agency is applying its experience and know-how to become the ideal partner for the public and private sector alike to develop DRC’s infrastructure.
Astad Project Management has been involved in the development of the most iconic projects in Qatar, such as Education City, Qatar National Convention Center, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Museum of Islamic Art, and the National Museum of Qatar (still in progress). These projects have established a benchmark in terms of design, with a unique mix of tradition, identity and the latest trends, as well as new technologies (such as the implementation of building information modeling) and strict sustainability standards (with projects such as the Lusail Sports Arena). CEO Ali Al-Khalifa explains the huge impact Astad Project Management is having on Qatar’s construction sector and its great potential for development beyond preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, particularly with the new law on public-private partnerships (PPPs) to be enacted by the end of 2016.
Astad Project Management has been involved in the development of the most iconic projects in Qatar, such as Education City, Qatar National Convention Center, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Museum of Islamic Art, and the National Museum of Qatar (still in progress). These projects have established a benchmark in terms of design, with a unique mix of tradition, identity and the latest trends, as well as new technologies (such as the implementation of building information modeling) and strict sustainability standards (with projects such as the Lusail Sports Arena). CEO Ali Al-Khalifa explains the huge impact Astad Project Management is having on Qatar’s construction sector and its great potential for development beyond preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, particularly with the new law on public-private partnerships (PPPs) to be enacted by the end of 2016.
Wellness company and high-end gym machine manufacturer Technogym brings sleek Italian design flair and cutting-edge interconnecting technology to fitness equipment and good living. Its non-profit Wellness Foundation works with public and private organizations to promote attainable, healthy lifestyles that benefit business and society. Technogym’s founder and president Nerio Alessandri explains the genesis of the company, its ethos and evolution, and the mark it is about to make on the US health and fitness sector.
Wellness company and high-end gym machine manufacturer Technogym brings sleek Italian design flair and cutting-edge interconnecting technology to fitness equipment and good living. Its non-profit Wellness Foundation works with public and private organizations to promote attainable, healthy lifestyles that benefit business and society. Technogym’s founder and president Nerio Alessandri explains the genesis of the company, its ethos and evolution, and the mark it is about to make on the US health and fitness sector.
Japan’s J Trust Group is partnering with Thai-based Global Lease to bring its financial services to the large Indonesian market, focusing in particular on expanding financing options for farming communities and rural areas, as well as encouraging clean technologies and environmentally friendly power generation.
Japan’s J Trust Group is partnering with Thai-based Global Lease to bring its financial services to the large Indonesian market, focusing in particular on expanding financing options for farming communities and rural areas, as well as encouraging clean technologies and environmentally friendly power generation.
Building up a portfolio of iconic landmark developments has made Qatar-based Katara Hospitality one of the world’s largest and most profitable hospitality organizations. CEO Hamad Abdulla Al-Mulla takes a look at some of the company’s, and the country’s, multibillion-dollar projects and the significant impact tourism development is having on Qatar’s ongoing economic diversification.
Building up a portfolio of iconic landmark developments has made Qatar-based Katara Hospitality one of the world’s largest and most profitable hospitality organizations. CEO Hamad Abdulla Al-Mulla takes a look at some of the company’s, and the country’s, multibillion-dollar projects and the significant impact tourism development is having on Qatar’s ongoing economic diversification.
High demand for Japanese real estate is set to continue for the next couple of decades, particularly for ideally located sustainable smart cities, according to Eiji Kutsukake, President of leading property developer Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. Mr Kutsukake outlines to The Worldfolio the reasons why foreign investors and developers would be wise to look into Japan’s real estate sector.
High demand for Japanese real estate is set to continue for the next couple of decades, particularly for ideally located sustainable smart cities, according to Eiji Kutsukake, President of leading property developer Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. Mr Kutsukake outlines to The Worldfolio the reasons why foreign investors and developers would be wise to look into Japan’s real estate sector.
Offering “total solutions” in the direct marketing services business has enabled Tri-Stage Inc. to stand out over the past decade and rapidly expand in Southeast Asia. President Isao Senoo discusses what makes the company so unique, its aim to bring as yet unknown Japanese products to the world, and its ambitious plans for further expansion into new markets in countries such as India, the Middle East and the US.
Offering “total solutions” in the direct marketing services business has enabled Tri-Stage Inc. to stand out over the past decade and rapidly expand in Southeast Asia. President Isao Senoo discusses what makes the company so unique, its aim to bring as yet unknown Japanese products to the world, and its ambitious plans for further expansion into new markets in countries such as India, the Middle East and the US.
Japan’s iconic confectioner Ezaki Glico is currently focused on the snack markets in China, Thailand Southeast Asia, but it is also looking into potentially setting up a production facility in the United States to increase the popularity of its treats and high quality baby formula stateside too. President & CEO Katsuhisa Ezaki explains the company’s push to raise its international profile and reveal the health benefits of its products.
Japan’s iconic confectioner Ezaki Glico is currently focused on the snack markets in China, Thailand Southeast Asia, but it is also looking into potentially setting up a production facility in the United States to increase the popularity of its treats and high quality baby formula stateside too. President & CEO Katsuhisa Ezaki explains the company’s push to raise its international profile and reveal the health benefits of its products.
Since 1941 Nicca Chemical has continually responded to the needs of the market by offering unique and value-added chemical products. Specializing in surfactants and water repellants, it now operates in a wide range of sectors, from fiber and metal to cleaning and cosmetics, and from which impressive synergies can be drawn. President Yasumasa Emori explains why it puts so much importance of ‘family’ and society in its corporate culture, and its focus on innovation to produce eco-friendly solutions to market demands.
Since 1941 Nicca Chemical has continually responded to the needs of the market by offering unique and value-added chemical products. Specializing in surfactants and water repellants, it now operates in a wide range of sectors, from fiber and metal to cleaning and cosmetics, and from which impressive synergies can be drawn. President Yasumasa Emori explains why it puts so much importance of ‘family’ and society in its corporate culture, and its focus on innovation to produce eco-friendly solutions to market demands.
Verona-based vintner Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine is becoming a globally recognized name in premium wine circles and an international ambassador for the Made in Italy brand through the increasing popularity of its wines and soaring exports. CEO Riccardo Pasqua provides an insight into the family business that blends tradition and heritage with the ability to capture the imagination and appreciation of a new generation of wine drinkers through the success of its latest fruity, round red, Passimento.
Verona-based vintner Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine is becoming a globally recognized name in premium wine circles and an international ambassador for the Made in Italy brand through the increasing popularity of its wines and soaring exports. CEO Riccardo Pasqua provides an insight into the family business that blends tradition and heritage with the ability to capture the imagination and appreciation of a new generation of wine drinkers through the success of its latest fruity, round red, Passimento.