Kosé Corporation is one of Japan’s flagship cosmetics names. For the past 70 years, the company has built a long-standing and well deserved reputation for quality across every aspect of its business, mainly in Asia. As Kosé’s President and CEO Kazutoshi Kobayashi explains, the R&D focus that’s part of the company’s DNA is helping it gain greater global reach and recognition.
Kosé Corporation is one of Japan’s flagship cosmetics names. For the past 70 years, the company has built a long-standing and well deserved reputation for quality across every aspect of its business, mainly in Asia. As Kosé’s President and CEO Kazutoshi Kobayashi explains, the R&D focus that’s part of the company’s DNA is helping it gain greater global reach and recognition.
Built on a dead coral reef near to the capital Victoria, Eden Island has proved to be a game changer in the Seychelles’ property market, accounting for some 40% of FDI in the country in 2014. Director of Sales and Marketing, Peter Smith, explains how the high-end project perfectly complements the Seychelles’ government’s blue economy strategy and expands on how the strong value of the dollar has led to a diversification of the market.
Built on a dead coral reef near to the capital Victoria, Eden Island has proved to be a game changer in the Seychelles’ property market, accounting for some 40% of FDI in the country in 2014. Director of Sales and Marketing, Peter Smith, explains how the high-end project perfectly complements the Seychelles’ government’s blue economy strategy and expands on how the strong value of the dollar has led to a diversification of the market.
Charged with the difficult task of keeping the Congo River and the river ports of Boma and Matadi accessible for ships carrying 80-90% of the DRC’s trade, Congolaise des Voies Maritimes (CVM) plays a key role in enabling the country’s international business deals to flow smoothly. CVM’s CEO Yengo ki Ngimbi explains the effort it takes and the company’s flourishing partnership with Belgium’s Dredging International.
Charged with the difficult task of keeping the Congo River and the river ports of Boma and Matadi accessible for ships carrying 80-90% of the DRC’s trade, Congolaise des Voies Maritimes (CVM) plays a key role in enabling the country’s international business deals to flow smoothly. CVM’s CEO Yengo ki Ngimbi explains the effort it takes and the company’s flourishing partnership with Belgium’s Dredging International.
India’s sharpened focus on its manufacturing sector means even better times are ahead for its already high performing manufacturers, such as leading tyre maker Apollo Tyres, whose products are available in more than 100 countries. Its Chairman and Managing Director Onkar S. Kanwar discusses India’s assets and advantages that will bolster its manufacturing might and present tremendous opportunities to international investors.
India’s sharpened focus on its manufacturing sector means even better times are ahead for its already high performing manufacturers, such as leading tyre maker Apollo Tyres, whose products are available in more than 100 countries. Its Chairman and Managing Director Onkar S. Kanwar discusses India’s assets and advantages that will bolster its manufacturing might and present tremendous opportunities to international investors.
Head of one of Japan’s, and Southeast Asia’s, best-known department stores, Hiroshi Ohnishi, delves into Japan’s retail sector, the factors affecting it, where it is heading, and how the company is an ambassador for Japanese quality and culture.
Head of one of Japan’s, and Southeast Asia’s, best-known department stores, Hiroshi Ohnishi, delves into Japan’s retail sector, the factors affecting it, where it is heading, and how the company is an ambassador for Japanese quality and culture.
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.