A one-stop total service provider for the cosmetics industry, Nihon Kolmar creates everything from the printing, packaging and the contents of the final product for a wide range of cosmetic companies. Chairman Tomoji Kanzaki explains what sets it apart in the industry, how it protects itself from external shocks, and its aims to expand its US business and become the number one global contract manufacturer (CM) for the cosmetics industry.
A one-stop total service provider for the cosmetics industry, Nihon Kolmar creates everything from the printing, packaging and the contents of the final product for a wide range of cosmetic companies. Chairman Tomoji Kanzaki explains what sets it apart in the industry, how it protects itself from external shocks, and its aims to expand its US business and become the number one global contract manufacturer (CM) for the cosmetics industry.
Fujifilm is bringing its expertise, innovation and quality focus into the regenerative medicine, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors. Shigetaka Komori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, explains where the inventive multinational has already had success in its new ventures, and where the company is headed next.
Fujifilm is bringing its expertise, innovation and quality focus into the regenerative medicine, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors. Shigetaka Komori, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, explains where the inventive multinational has already had success in its new ventures, and where the company is headed next.
Adrio de Carolis is well known as Italy’s guru of the digital economy, confirmed back in 1999 when Fortune featured him on their front cover. The CEO of market research and digital poll pioneer SWG, Mr de Carolis explains the company’s knack for handling the huge amount of data on the internet and its findings on Italy’s renewed confidence, as well as providing an insight into the role of social media research and analysis SWG can provide in preventing terrorist threats.
Adrio de Carolis is well known as Italy’s guru of the digital economy, confirmed back in 1999 when Fortune featured him on their front cover. The CEO of market research and digital poll pioneer SWG, Mr de Carolis explains the company’s knack for handling the huge amount of data on the internet and its findings on Italy’s renewed confidence, as well as providing an insight into the role of social media research and analysis SWG can provide in preventing terrorist threats.
Through its 42 affiliates in 24 countries, the Exedy Group is a leading force in the automotive parts industry, and its President and CEO Hidehito Hisakawa explains what is driving its remarkable success and growth, as well as what lies ahead in terms of overseas expansion.
Through its 42 affiliates in 24 countries, the Exedy Group is a leading force in the automotive parts industry, and its President and CEO Hidehito Hisakawa explains what is driving its remarkable success and growth, as well as what lies ahead in terms of overseas expansion.
One of the leading Japanese providers of broadcasting media content, the USEN Corporation has stayed ahead of the competition for more than 50 years and expanded into IT business solutions, hospitality, and even medical institutions. President Kimimasa Tamura explains USEN’s approach to growth and the recent launch of its first capsule hotel, designed to make women travelers to Japan more comfortable.
One of the leading Japanese providers of broadcasting media content, the USEN Corporation has stayed ahead of the competition for more than 50 years and expanded into IT business solutions, hospitality, and even medical institutions. President Kimimasa Tamura explains USEN’s approach to growth and the recent launch of its first capsule hotel, designed to make women travelers to Japan more comfortable.
Recognized as a Center of Excellence and Reference for diabetes mellitus in the GCC region, the Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) has received numerous international accolades lauding its efforts to tackle the rising number of cases with the disease and to educate people about healthier diets and lifestyles. Among its recent initiatives was the launch of its mobile clinic on World Health Day in collaboration with Zain Telecommunications, designed to help spread awareness of the illness.
Kuwait has the third-highest rates of diabetes in the world. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the 20-79 age group is currently around 20%, while type 1 diabetes among children under 15 has reached a level of 37 cases out of 100,000. By 2040, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) expects one adult with diabetes out of every 10 people, and the World Health Organization now considers diabetes among the diseases that have reached critical levels in some developing nations and needs to be confronted.
Such statistics make the intensive research and development carried out by the DDI even more of a priority. Dr Qais S. Al Duwairi, Director-General of the DDI, explains the institute’s unwavering commitment to quality, state-of-the-art technology and continuous improvement in the healthcare services it provides.
Recognized as a Center of Excellence and Reference for diabetes mellitus in the GCC region, the Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) has received numerous international accolades lauding its efforts to tackle the rising number of cases with the disease and to educate people about healthier diets and lifestyles. Among its recent initiatives was the launch of its mobile clinic on World Health Day in collaboration with Zain Telecommunications, designed to help spread awareness of the illness.
Kuwait has the third-highest rates of diabetes in the world. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the 20-79 age group is currently around 20%, while type 1 diabetes among children under 15 has reached a level of 37 cases out of 100,000. By 2040, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) expects one adult with diabetes out of every 10 people, and the World Health Organization now considers diabetes among the diseases that have reached critical levels in some developing nations and needs to be confronted.
Such statistics make the intensive research and development carried out by the DDI even more of a priority. Dr Qais S. Al Duwairi, Director-General of the DDI, explains the institute’s unwavering commitment to quality, state-of-the-art technology and continuous improvement in the healthcare services it provides.
One of the most prestigious and respected universities in the country and a core pillar of higher education not only in Japan but also Asia, Hokkaido University currently has around 18,000 students enrolled, 10% of which are international students from more than 85 countries. The university even has a reputation for having the happiest and most satisfied students in the country. President Prof. Keizo Yamaguchi explains what makes it such a unique seat of learning in Japan
One of the most prestigious and respected universities in the country and a core pillar of higher education not only in Japan but also Asia, Hokkaido University currently has around 18,000 students enrolled, 10% of which are international students from more than 85 countries. The university even has a reputation for having the happiest and most satisfied students in the country. President Prof. Keizo Yamaguchi explains what makes it such a unique seat of learning in Japan
Upper Reach talks to Ghazi Al Mannai, founder of Al Shoura Trading and Services Company and its flagship brand Cellini, about the opportunities for Qatar’s flourishing luxury sector
Upper Reach talks to Ghazi Al Mannai, founder of Al Shoura Trading and Services Company and its flagship brand Cellini, about the opportunities for Qatar’s flourishing luxury sector
Founded in 1986, Chikaranomoto Company has grown rapidly and built up a hard-earned reputation for changing the image of ramen. Its 70 IPPUDO restaurants are across Japan and also around the world in cities such as New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, London and Paris. Founder and passionate restaurateur Shigemi Kawahara explains how the chain turned the image of noodle dining around and how it intends to set the global standard for ramen.
Founded in 1986, Chikaranomoto Company has grown rapidly and built up a hard-earned reputation for changing the image of ramen. Its 70 IPPUDO restaurants are across Japan and also around the world in cities such as New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, London and Paris. Founder and passionate restaurateur Shigemi Kawahara explains how the chain turned the image of noodle dining around and how it intends to set the global standard for ramen.
One of the world’s largest travel companies, JTB Corp. was ahead of the competition in targeting Japan’s inbound tourism sector a decade ago and encouraging tourists to go beyond its main cities and discover its regional diversity, thereby gaining a wider view of Japan and boosting its local economies and communities. President and CEO of JTB Corp. Hiroyuki Takahashi discusses the new, globally focused business model the company is now looking at and where Japan’s tourism sector is heading.
One of the world’s largest travel companies, JTB Corp. was ahead of the competition in targeting Japan’s inbound tourism sector a decade ago and encouraging tourists to go beyond its main cities and discover its regional diversity, thereby gaining a wider view of Japan and boosting its local economies and communities. President and CEO of JTB Corp. Hiroyuki Takahashi discusses the new, globally focused business model the company is now looking at and where Japan’s tourism sector is heading.