Innovative new technologies, intensive R&D, and meticulous attention to detail and customer service have put Toto in a league of its own in the sanitary ware industry. President & Representative Director Madoka Kitamura explains what makes Toto’s products unique, their environmental, economic and social value, and the company’s new venture into India.
Innovative new technologies, intensive R&D, and meticulous attention to detail and customer service have put Toto in a league of its own in the sanitary ware industry. President & Representative Director Madoka Kitamura explains what makes Toto’s products unique, their environmental, economic and social value, and the company’s new venture into India.
The UK’s high quality, high performance leather and leather goods firm Pittards has more than 100 years experience working with Ethiopia. CEO Reg Hankey explains what makes it such an ideal place to do business, particularly in adding value to its raw assets, and why it’s “absolutely going in the right direction”.
The UK’s high quality, high performance leather and leather goods firm Pittards has more than 100 years experience working with Ethiopia. CEO Reg Hankey explains what makes it such an ideal place to do business, particularly in adding value to its raw assets, and why it’s “absolutely going in the right direction”.
One of the largest financial institutions in the world, SMFG offers a diverse range of financial, banking, credit, leasing, information and securities services. Chairman of the Board Masayuki Oku explains how the company can be of service to both national and international businesses, and provides an overview of the financial landscape of a nation undergoing great changes and globalization.
One of the largest financial institutions in the world, SMFG offers a diverse range of financial, banking, credit, leasing, information and securities services. Chairman of the Board Masayuki Oku explains how the company can be of service to both national and international businesses, and provides an overview of the financial landscape of a nation undergoing great changes and globalization.
Former teacher and professional wrestler Hiroshi Hase, Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, discusses the impact the 2020 Olympics is having on the country’s infrastructure, attitude to sport, education sector, and spirit of innovation.
Former teacher and professional wrestler Hiroshi Hase, Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, discusses the impact the 2020 Olympics is having on the country’s infrastructure, attitude to sport, education sector, and spirit of innovation.
Destined to become Africa’s number one innovative eco-industrial park developer and operator, the Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) is a key agent in Ethiopia’s industrialization transformation. CEO Sisay Gemechu explains how it is working with international partners and providing a complete range of services to offer companies a one-stop shop for high quality eco-friendly industrial premises.
Destined to become Africa’s number one innovative eco-industrial park developer and operator, the Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) is a key agent in Ethiopia’s industrialization transformation. CEO Sisay Gemechu explains how it is working with international partners and providing a complete range of services to offer companies a one-stop shop for high quality eco-friendly industrial premises.
From opening the world’s first robot-staffed hotel to tailoring unique travel packages and theme park management, the HI.S. Group is one of Japan’s leading travel brands and has over 500 locations and more than 13,000 employees worldwide. It has expanded from individual trips into hotels, theme parks, and air travel, and has seen a 300% rise in share price during the last three years alone. Representative Director & President Akira Hirabayashi discusses the company’s formula for success.
From opening the world’s first robot-staffed hotel to tailoring unique travel packages and theme park management, the HI.S. Group is one of Japan’s leading travel brands and has over 500 locations and more than 13,000 employees worldwide. It has expanded from individual trips into hotels, theme parks, and air travel, and has seen a 300% rise in share price during the last three years alone. Representative Director & President Akira Hirabayashi discusses the company’s formula for success.
Most people benefit from Toyobo’s products every day without realizing it, from films, resins and medical equipment to cosmetics ingredients, textiles and hi-tech fibers. President Seiji Narahara explains the challenges and turnaround that the highly adaptable and successful yet modest and society-conscious company has experienced in recent decades, often reflecting Japan’s own transformation.
Most people benefit from Toyobo’s products every day without realizing it, from films, resins and medical equipment to cosmetics ingredients, textiles and hi-tech fibers. President Seiji Narahara explains the challenges and turnaround that the highly adaptable and successful yet modest and society-conscious company has experienced in recent decades, often reflecting Japan’s own transformation.
Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi, General Manager of the Qatar Equestrian and Racing Club (QREC), discusses the country’s rising presence and high-ranking partnerships in the world of horseracing.
Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi, General Manager of the Qatar Equestrian and Racing Club (QREC), discusses the country’s rising presence and high-ranking partnerships in the world of horseracing.
Ethiopia’s agricultural sector is in a period of historic transformation, as it shifts from being subsistence based to market oriented, and is employing modern techniques to make dramatic differences in its yields, practices and results. Khalid Bomba, CEO of the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), explains the extent of Ethiopian agriculture’s evolution and vast potential.
Ethiopia’s agricultural sector is in a period of historic transformation, as it shifts from being subsistence based to market oriented, and is employing modern techniques to make dramatic differences in its yields, practices and results. Khalid Bomba, CEO of the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), explains the extent of Ethiopian agriculture’s evolution and vast potential.
Through its agent, mobile and internet services, United Bank is expanding banking access considerably into Ethiopia’s large unbanked population. It is also increasing awareness of its Islamic Sharia-compliant services to the country’s Muslim communities. President Taye Dibekulu details the banks’s progress and its drive to help the country’s SMEs.
Through its agent, mobile and internet services, United Bank is expanding banking access considerably into Ethiopia’s large unbanked population. It is also increasing awareness of its Islamic Sharia-compliant services to the country’s Muslim communities. President Taye Dibekulu details the banks’s progress and its drive to help the country’s SMEs.