Looking beyond the balance sheet and focusing on building businesses, communities and partnerships for more than 120 years has made the top-rated Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) one of the EAC’s strongest financial institutions. Joshua Oigara, Group CEO of KCB Group, and Chairman and Chair of the Governing Council of the Kenya Bankers Association, explains how the bank is now leveraging on ICT innovation to simplify access to financial services and expand banking across the region.
Looking beyond the balance sheet and focusing on building businesses, communities and partnerships for more than 120 years has made the top-rated Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) one of the EAC’s strongest financial institutions. Joshua Oigara, Group CEO of KCB Group, and Chairman and Chair of the Governing Council of the Kenya Bankers Association, explains how the bank is now leveraging on ICT innovation to simplify access to financial services and expand banking across the region.
Staying ahead of the curve in satisfying sweet tooths and picky palates, Japan’s Morinaga Group enjoys a well-deserved reputation as one of the leading manufacturers of consistently high-quality confectionary products for almost 120 years. As President & CEO Toru Arai explains, tastes are changing in international markets for not-so-sweet snacks with a healthier kick to them, and Morinaga is well positioned to satisfy the needs of this growing snack sector.
Staying ahead of the curve in satisfying sweet tooths and picky palates, Japan’s Morinaga Group enjoys a well-deserved reputation as one of the leading manufacturers of consistently high-quality confectionary products for almost 120 years. As President & CEO Toru Arai explains, tastes are changing in international markets for not-so-sweet snacks with a healthier kick to them, and Morinaga is well positioned to satisfy the needs of this growing snack sector.
Launched in 2004, Mixi is Japan’s pioneering social networking service (SNS) and is also behind the exceptionally popular “Monster Strike” app that introduced a new culture of smartphone role-play gaming. Mixi’s President Hiroki Morita explains the elements of the company’s success, its current developments and its foray into the US.
Launched in 2004, Mixi is Japan’s pioneering social networking service (SNS) and is also behind the exceptionally popular “Monster Strike” app that introduced a new culture of smartphone role-play gaming. Mixi’s President Hiroki Morita explains the elements of the company’s success, its current developments and its foray into the US.
Carlos Morales Gil, Director General of Petrobal, the oil and gas exploration and production arm of the Grupo Bal conglomerate and Mexico’s first private oil company, provides an insight into the significant changes under way in the country’s petroleum industry and the new era of private enterprise in the sector.
Carlos Morales Gil, Director General of Petrobal, the oil and gas exploration and production arm of the Grupo Bal conglomerate and Mexico’s first private oil company, provides an insight into the significant changes under way in the country’s petroleum industry and the new era of private enterprise in the sector.
Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn discusses Ethiopia’s plans to shift from an agrarian-based to an industrial-based economy and outlines the opportunities for investors as the government looks to the private sector to maximize the potential of market gaps opening up throughout the entire value chain, from agriculture and infrastructure to energy and tourism. Mr Desalegn also highlights how Ethiopia is leading by example with its sustainable emphasis on development, as well as its regional integration efforts and foundations of peace and stability.
Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn discusses Ethiopia’s plans to shift from an agrarian-based to an industrial-based economy and outlines the opportunities for investors as the government looks to the private sector to maximize the potential of market gaps opening up throughout the entire value chain, from agriculture and infrastructure to energy and tourism. Mr Desalegn also highlights how Ethiopia is leading by example with its sustainable emphasis on development, as well as its regional integration efforts and foundations of peace and stability.
Mombasa County’s government recently launched its ambitious urban development plan, Mombasa Vision 2035, to boost infrastructure, industry and investment in the county and transform it into a major regional commercial hub. County Governor Hassan Ali Joho explains Mombasa’s transformation under way, its advantages for businesses, and the sectors that are ripe for investment now.
Mombasa County’s government recently launched its ambitious urban development plan, Mombasa Vision 2035, to boost infrastructure, industry and investment in the county and transform it into a major regional commercial hub. County Governor Hassan Ali Joho explains Mombasa’s transformation under way, its advantages for businesses, and the sectors that are ripe for investment now.
Industrious, well-connected, and extremely beautiful Nagano Prefecture in the center of Japan is focusing on collaborations between government, industry and academia to maximize its strengths and create new opportunities for business. Governor Shuichi Abe highlights what makes Nagano so appealing as a home and place to work.
Industrious, well-connected, and extremely beautiful Nagano Prefecture in the center of Japan is focusing on collaborations between government, industry and academia to maximize its strengths and create new opportunities for business. Governor Shuichi Abe highlights what makes Nagano so appealing as a home and place to work.
High spending, tech savvy Saudis have a voracious appetite for mobile data and are currently the highest data consumers in the world. CEO of mobile operator Mobily Ahmad Farroukh provides an overview of the kingdom’s ICT sector, the company’s dedication to the betterment of the country, and the challenges both Mobily and Saudi have faced regarding their images.
High spending, tech savvy Saudis have a voracious appetite for mobile data and are currently the highest data consumers in the world. CEO of mobile operator Mobily Ahmad Farroukh provides an overview of the kingdom’s ICT sector, the company’s dedication to the betterment of the country, and the challenges both Mobily and Saudi have faced regarding their images.
Chairman of d’Amico Società di Navigazione Paolo d’Amico explains some of the factors that made 2015 a ‘fantastic’ year, and 2016 to be likewise, for his and other international shipping companies, as well as the emphasis on training, safety and environmental balance at d’Amico.
Chairman of d’Amico Società di Navigazione Paolo d’Amico explains some of the factors that made 2015 a ‘fantastic’ year, and 2016 to be likewise, for his and other international shipping companies, as well as the emphasis on training, safety and environmental balance at d’Amico.
The Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) develops and produces power electronics and electric motors and drivers. It is also the world’s top photovoltaic (PV) inverter supplier and was able to raise its production level for the key US market six-fold last year. TMEIC's former president Kiyotaka Machida explains what drives the innovative company and its dedication to advancing commercially viable green energy options.
The Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) develops and produces power electronics and electric motors and drivers. It is also the world’s top photovoltaic (PV) inverter supplier and was able to raise its production level for the key US market six-fold last year. TMEIC's former president Kiyotaka Machida explains what drives the innovative company and its dedication to advancing commercially viable green energy options.