Paul Muthaura, Acting CEO of Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority, explains how Kenya’s new investment framework puts it on a level pegging with the world’s major investment centers, its capital markets’ competitive advantages, and how it will become the market of choice for many to raise large amounts of capital.
Paul Muthaura, Acting CEO of Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority, explains how Kenya’s new investment framework puts it on a level pegging with the world’s major investment centers, its capital markets’ competitive advantages, and how it will become the market of choice for many to raise large amounts of capital.
Turkey’s visitor numbers may be down on last year, but Chairman of Turkey’s Sura Hotels Ibrahim Kaygisiz explains why its resilient tourism sector will withstand external pressures and where there is room for expansion in the industry.
Turkey’s visitor numbers may be down on last year, but Chairman of Turkey’s Sura Hotels Ibrahim Kaygisiz explains why its resilient tourism sector will withstand external pressures and where there is room for expansion in the industry.
The Dasman Diabetes Institute seeks to improve Kuwait’s quality of life through health education and empowerment of its citizens through healthy lifestyles. Its Director-General, Dr Kazem Behbehani (OBE), discusses his institution’s advancement in providing real-world solutions to a growing problem, and goes in depth as to how diabetes prevention should be the key for its treatment.
The Dasman Diabetes Institute seeks to improve Kuwait’s quality of life through health education and empowerment of its citizens through healthy lifestyles. Its Director-General, Dr Kazem Behbehani (OBE), discusses his institution’s advancement in providing real-world solutions to a growing problem, and goes in depth as to how diabetes prevention should be the key for its treatment.
For FamilyMart, the concept of the convenient store goes beyond convenience: it is creating a whole experience for the consumer. President Isamu Nakayama explains how the company focuses on offering customers a unique and enjoyable experience, while aiming to grow domestically and in Asia from 10,000 to 100,000 stores.
For FamilyMart, the concept of the convenient store goes beyond convenience: it is creating a whole experience for the consumer. President Isamu Nakayama explains how the company focuses on offering customers a unique and enjoyable experience, while aiming to grow domestically and in Asia from 10,000 to 100,000 stores.
United World speaks with Shah A. Sarwar, Managing Director and CEO of IFIC Bank, to discuss the Vision 2021 plan, financial “connection”, and the adoption of new banking technologies
United World speaks with Shah A. Sarwar, Managing Director and CEO of IFIC Bank, to discuss the Vision 2021 plan, financial “connection”, and the adoption of new banking technologies
The multinational corporation headquartered in Japan that develops innovative materials and finds appropriate applications for each new technology is expecting a positive impact from the TPP agreement and further expansion, as President and CEO of Toray Industries Akihiro Nikkaku explains.
The multinational corporation headquartered in Japan that develops innovative materials and finds appropriate applications for each new technology is expecting a positive impact from the TPP agreement and further expansion, as President and CEO of Toray Industries Akihiro Nikkaku explains.
Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder outlines the next frontiers, challenges and investment opportunities for agriculture development in the country, the strategic importance of Guyana to Brazil, and the vast untapped potential of its hinterland.
Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture Noel Holder outlines the next frontiers, challenges and investment opportunities for agriculture development in the country, the strategic importance of Guyana to Brazil, and the vast untapped potential of its hinterland.
On entering office on May 16, President David Granger created a “vanguard of a new business culture” to engage with the diaspora and other foreign investors to build a new, more open and diversified economy. Targeting infrastructure, cheap renewable power, education of the workforce, and SMEs, Mr Granger explains how a “fresh approach” to governance is changing business in Guyana and what the world can learn from it regarding resource exploitation.
On entering office on May 16, President David Granger created a “vanguard of a new business culture” to engage with the diaspora and other foreign investors to build a new, more open and diversified economy. Targeting infrastructure, cheap renewable power, education of the workforce, and SMEs, Mr Granger explains how a “fresh approach” to governance is changing business in Guyana and what the world can learn from it regarding resource exploitation.
With 8.3% of its GDP spent on education, Guyana ranks with countries like Cuba, Iceland and Denmark as being among the top spenders on education. Rupert Roopnaraine, Guyana’s Minister of Education, explains the government’s next set of goals now that universal primary education has been achieved, such as including extra-curricular experiences, meeting the challenges set by industry’s needs, and acting on the scope for international collaborations.
With 8.3% of its GDP spent on education, Guyana ranks with countries like Cuba, Iceland and Denmark as being among the top spenders on education. Rupert Roopnaraine, Guyana’s Minister of Education, explains the government’s next set of goals now that universal primary education has been achieved, such as including extra-curricular experiences, meeting the challenges set by industry’s needs, and acting on the scope for international collaborations.
Established only 15 years ago, J-REITs (Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts) invest in a wide variety of real estate assets, from office buildings to residential buildings, retail facilities and hotels. Japan Logistics Fund, Inc. (JLF) is Japan’s first REIT to own and operate exclusively logistics facilities. Takayuki Kawashima, President of Mitsui & Co. Logistics Partners (asset manager of the JLF), offers his views on the Japanese economy, the mid-long term future of a currently booming logistics market, and the increasing role the J-REIT market is playing in the overall development and growth of Japan’s economy.
Established only 15 years ago, J-REITs (Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts) invest in a wide variety of real estate assets, from office buildings to residential buildings, retail facilities and hotels. Japan Logistics Fund, Inc. (JLF) is Japan’s first REIT to own and operate exclusively logistics facilities. Takayuki Kawashima, President of Mitsui & Co. Logistics Partners (asset manager of the JLF), offers his views on the Japanese economy, the mid-long term future of a currently booming logistics market, and the increasing role the J-REIT market is playing in the overall development and growth of Japan’s economy.