Takuya Shimamura, President and Group CEO of AGC Asahi Glass (AGC), discusses his company’s focus on diversity, customers’ needs, and concern for society and the environment.
Takuya Shimamura, President and Group CEO of AGC Asahi Glass (AGC), discusses his company’s focus on diversity, customers’ needs, and concern for society and the environment.
The new 800km Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway line is on track to open fully this year and its anticipated impact on the socio-economic development of the country, and indeed the region, is expected to be dramatic. The result of new technology, talent and trust, it comes just months after the Ethiopian capital inaugurated sub-Saharan Africa’s first light rail system, similarly signaling rapidly changing times in the country and its unprecedented economic optimism. Dr Getachew Betru, CEO of the Ethiopian Railways Corporation, reveals just what the project – a central link in a vast planned railway network – means to one of the world’s fastest growing economies and its people.
The new 800km Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway line is on track to open fully this year and its anticipated impact on the socio-economic development of the country, and indeed the region, is expected to be dramatic. The result of new technology, talent and trust, it comes just months after the Ethiopian capital inaugurated sub-Saharan Africa’s first light rail system, similarly signaling rapidly changing times in the country and its unprecedented economic optimism. Dr Getachew Betru, CEO of the Ethiopian Railways Corporation, reveals just what the project – a central link in a vast planned railway network – means to one of the world’s fastest growing economies and its people.
Hiroyuki Yanagi, President, CEO and Representative Director of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, explains how the company’s world-beating technologies and dedication to innovation and ‘Kando’ will shape its future and move it up a gear in its four targeted sectors for growth, with developments much to the excitement of its customers, and delight of its shareholders.
Hiroyuki Yanagi, President, CEO and Representative Director of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, explains how the company’s world-beating technologies and dedication to innovation and ‘Kando’ will shape its future and move it up a gear in its four targeted sectors for growth, with developments much to the excitement of its customers, and delight of its shareholders.
Japan’s iconic food manufacturing company Meiji celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Cherished by Japanese consumers and praised for its high quality and reliability, the brand is again pioneering in the food industry with a new focus on healthcare and launching a new series of high-value-added products, or medi-food, at the crossroad between food and medicine, particularly fitted for Japan’s elderly population. President Masahiko Matsuo expands on his company’s success in the midst of a highly sophisticated consumer market.
Japan’s iconic food manufacturing company Meiji celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Cherished by Japanese consumers and praised for its high quality and reliability, the brand is again pioneering in the food industry with a new focus on healthcare and launching a new series of high-value-added products, or medi-food, at the crossroad between food and medicine, particularly fitted for Japan’s elderly population. President Masahiko Matsuo expands on his company’s success in the midst of a highly sophisticated consumer market.
Fiji’s once-thriving textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry is showing strong signs of recovery, with some 8,000 people employed in the sector and $110 million of exports expected in 2015. Kaushik Kumar, Managing Director of the flagship TCF company United Apparel, explains how Fiji is able to punch above its weight in a globally competitive sector, and how his company refuses to compromise quality over quantity.
Fiji’s once-thriving textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry is showing strong signs of recovery, with some 8,000 people employed in the sector and $110 million of exports expected in 2015. Kaushik Kumar, Managing Director of the flagship TCF company United Apparel, explains how Fiji is able to punch above its weight in a globally competitive sector, and how his company refuses to compromise quality over quantity.
What does Egypt’s ‘big economy’ represent for investors? Dr Amr Hassanein, Chairman of the Middle East Rating and Investors Services (MERIS), Moody’s affiliate for Egypt and other countries in the region, discusses Egyptians’ high purchasing power, their country’s achievements in recent years, and its high profit margins.
What does Egypt’s ‘big economy’ represent for investors? Dr Amr Hassanein, Chairman of the Middle East Rating and Investors Services (MERIS), Moody’s affiliate for Egypt and other countries in the region, discusses Egyptians’ high purchasing power, their country’s achievements in recent years, and its high profit margins.
Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, President and CEO of UK-based Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (MEA), explains the importance of using local knowledge and market understanding in gaining an edge in the hospitality sector, especially in expanding segments such as religious tourism in Makkah and Madinah.
Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, President and CEO of UK-based Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (MEA), explains the importance of using local knowledge and market understanding in gaining an edge in the hospitality sector, especially in expanding segments such as religious tourism in Makkah and Madinah.
ANZ Bank traces its presence in Fiji back 135 years, and the capital city Suva is the location of the bank’s Pacific headquarters. Vishnu Mohan, CEO of Fiji and the Pacific region, explains that ANZ’s wide network and local knowledge make it the natural partner for businesses looking to operate in the Asia-Pacific region, whilst the bank remains committed to supporting grassroots entrepreneurship.
ANZ Bank traces its presence in Fiji back 135 years, and the capital city Suva is the location of the bank’s Pacific headquarters. Vishnu Mohan, CEO of Fiji and the Pacific region, explains that ANZ’s wide network and local knowledge make it the natural partner for businesses looking to operate in the Asia-Pacific region, whilst the bank remains committed to supporting grassroots entrepreneurship.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Minister of Food Processing Industries of India (MoFPI), provides an in-depth look at the sector’s numerous changes under way and areas of untapped potential that would be of interest to international investors.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Minister of Food Processing Industries of India (MoFPI), provides an in-depth look at the sector’s numerous changes under way and areas of untapped potential that would be of interest to international investors.
India’s basic advantage is with its people. Fifty percent of the population is below 25 years of age. Sixty percent is below 35. If you harness this, then you can definitely convert them into an asset. But the crucial question is whether you are going to harness them in a productive way. Otherwise it can turn into a liability. That’s why the focus of this government is on job creation. India is required to create 1 million jobs per month to sustain the large number of young people entering the market.
India’s basic advantage is with its people. Fifty percent of the population is below 25 years of age. Sixty percent is below 35. If you harness this, then you can definitely convert them into an asset. But the crucial question is whether you are going to harness them in a productive way. Otherwise it can turn into a liability. That’s why the focus of this government is on job creation. India is required to create 1 million jobs per month to sustain the large number of young people entering the market.