Founded in 1962, the Skylark Group has established itself as one of Japan’s leading restaurant groups, operating about 3,000 restaurants in Japan and serving a total of 400 million customers every year. President and CEO Makoto Tani explains the evolution of the dining out culture in Japan, Skylark’s plans to expand into Southeast Asia, and what makes the company so unique in such a competitive industry.
Founded in 1962, the Skylark Group has established itself as one of Japan’s leading restaurant groups, operating about 3,000 restaurants in Japan and serving a total of 400 million customers every year. President and CEO Makoto Tani explains the evolution of the dining out culture in Japan, Skylark’s plans to expand into Southeast Asia, and what makes the company so unique in such a competitive industry.
Komatsu Seiren has established a reputation as a highly successful fabric and material manufacturer, known for both quality and innovation. Already known in Europe and making headway into North America, its technologies and creative approach to R&D “allow us to tackle old problems from new angles,” says its President and COO Tetsuo Ikeda, who provides the details of its latest innovative materials whose inventive applications range from the catwalk to the construction site.
Komatsu Seiren has established a reputation as a highly successful fabric and material manufacturer, known for both quality and innovation. Already known in Europe and making headway into North America, its technologies and creative approach to R&D “allow us to tackle old problems from new angles,” says its President and COO Tetsuo Ikeda, who provides the details of its latest innovative materials whose inventive applications range from the catwalk to the construction site.
Multifaceted Ngali Holdings is involved throughout Rwanda’s private sector and aims to lower the risk in strategic sectors of the country’s economy. “We want investors to feel that Rwanda is the perfect place to invest, and to project themselves on the long term,” says CEO Wilson Kagabo who, in an in-depth extended interview with The Worldfolio, details the opportunities investors should know about in Rwanda, particularly in ICT, energy, agriculture, health, and systems integration.
Multifaceted Ngali Holdings is involved throughout Rwanda’s private sector and aims to lower the risk in strategic sectors of the country’s economy. “We want investors to feel that Rwanda is the perfect place to invest, and to project themselves on the long term,” says CEO Wilson Kagabo who, in an in-depth extended interview with The Worldfolio, details the opportunities investors should know about in Rwanda, particularly in ICT, energy, agriculture, health, and systems integration.
Substantial gains are being achieved in DRC’s social security system, thanks to the efforts by its National Institute for Social Security (Institut National de Sécurité Sociale, INSS). General Manager Agnès Mwad Nawej explains the progress being made in DRC’s social welfare through the institute both in terms of impressive numbers and the significant impact it is having on the lives of the Congolese people.
Substantial gains are being achieved in DRC’s social security system, thanks to the efforts by its National Institute for Social Security (Institut National de Sécurité Sociale, INSS). General Manager Agnès Mwad Nawej explains the progress being made in DRC’s social welfare through the institute both in terms of impressive numbers and the significant impact it is having on the lives of the Congolese people.
Part of the Heineken Group and a partner of Coca-Cola, Bralirwa (aka Brasseries et Limonaderies du Rwanda) is the largest brewer and soft beverage company in the country. Proudly Rwandan, with roots going back to 1959 and behind a host of CSR initiatives, it has grown in tandem with the country and was the first company to be listed on the Rwanda Stock Exchange. Managing Director Jonathan Hall discusses what’s in the company’s DNA and where the company and country are headed.
Part of the Heineken Group and a partner of Coca-Cola, Bralirwa (aka Brasseries et Limonaderies du Rwanda) is the largest brewer and soft beverage company in the country. Proudly Rwandan, with roots going back to 1959 and behind a host of CSR initiatives, it has grown in tandem with the country and was the first company to be listed on the Rwanda Stock Exchange. Managing Director Jonathan Hall discusses what’s in the company’s DNA and where the company and country are headed.
The Vision City housing development by UDL in Kigali’s uptown neighborhood of Gaculiro will be a one-of-its-kind community in the region, with a high quality housing mix, infrastructure and amenities on its doorstep, and mirrors the country’s rapid development and rising living standards. UDL’s CEO Liliane Uwanziga Mupende explains how by being in the business of building complete neighborhoods is also taking the company into the creation of ‘secondary cities’ and “the multitude of investment opportunities for any investor coming into Rwanda”.
The Vision City housing development by UDL in Kigali’s uptown neighborhood of Gaculiro will be a one-of-its-kind community in the region, with a high quality housing mix, infrastructure and amenities on its doorstep, and mirrors the country’s rapid development and rising living standards. UDL’s CEO Liliane Uwanziga Mupende explains how by being in the business of building complete neighborhoods is also taking the company into the creation of ‘secondary cities’ and “the multitude of investment opportunities for any investor coming into Rwanda”.
Kigali’s new $30-million complex in the central business district is in its first year of operation and the result of a united vision of 59 high ranking business people who formed CHIC and pooled resources to create a first-of-its-kind Rwandan complex for retail, commercial and entertainment activities. CHIC’s Director Olivier Mazimpaka explains how the project’s success turned initial skeptics into keen supporters and potential tenants.
Kigali’s new $30-million complex in the central business district is in its first year of operation and the result of a united vision of 59 high ranking business people who formed CHIC and pooled resources to create a first-of-its-kind Rwandan complex for retail, commercial and entertainment activities. CHIC’s Director Olivier Mazimpaka explains how the project’s success turned initial skeptics into keen supporters and potential tenants.
Lombardy is the number one region within Europe’s “Four Motors” in attracting cross-border investments. Geographically on the principal east-west axis of Europe and at the heart of its most economically advanced area, the region is not only the engine of Italy, but also the continent. Major internationals have already established long-term investments in Lombardy and interest from Chinese firms in setting up here is rising substantially – and for multiple good reasons. So what exactly is its appeal and future potential? Governor Roberto Maroni explains what makes it so unique.
Lombardy is the number one region within Europe’s “Four Motors” in attracting cross-border investments. Geographically on the principal east-west axis of Europe and at the heart of its most economically advanced area, the region is not only the engine of Italy, but also the continent. Major internationals have already established long-term investments in Lombardy and interest from Chinese firms in setting up here is rising substantially – and for multiple good reasons. So what exactly is its appeal and future potential? Governor Roberto Maroni explains what makes it so unique.
Advances in ICT are having an undeniable impact on Rwandans’ lives, particularly in creating opportunities for the country’s youth. In education, for example, it now has more university graduates annually than between 1963-1993 combined. Widespread access is key, and by 2017 95% of the country will have 4G LTE coverage. Youth & ICT Minister Jean Philbert Nsengimana explains Rwanda’s strategy to become an ICT hub and the enormous efforts under way backing the government’s aspirations and involving the private sector – domestic and international – as much as possible.
Advances in ICT are having an undeniable impact on Rwandans’ lives, particularly in creating opportunities for the country’s youth. In education, for example, it now has more university graduates annually than between 1963-1993 combined. Widespread access is key, and by 2017 95% of the country will have 4G LTE coverage. Youth & ICT Minister Jean Philbert Nsengimana explains Rwanda’s strategy to become an ICT hub and the enormous efforts under way backing the government’s aspirations and involving the private sector – domestic and international – as much as possible.
The first company on Africa’s mainland to offer a 3G network and the first telecom in Rwanda to implement 4G on mobile, Tigo Rwanda was also the first company to introduce cross-border mobile money transactions, with Tanzania, and is also pushing to set up not only Smart Cities, but also Smart Villages with affordable Wi-Fi coverage in rural areas. CEO Philip Amoateng discusses the leaps and bounds being made in making Rwanda an ICT leader in the region.
The first company on Africa’s mainland to offer a 3G network and the first telecom in Rwanda to implement 4G on mobile, Tigo Rwanda was also the first company to introduce cross-border mobile money transactions, with Tanzania, and is also pushing to set up not only Smart Cities, but also Smart Villages with affordable Wi-Fi coverage in rural areas. CEO Philip Amoateng discusses the leaps and bounds being made in making Rwanda an ICT leader in the region.
