Government initiatives, such as the Benazir Income Support Program, combined with the Corporate Social Responsibility projects of Pakistan’s private sector are ensuring aid is being given to the most vulnerable and creating hope for a better future
Government initiatives, such as the Benazir Income Support Program, combined with the Corporate Social Responsibility projects of Pakistan’s private sector are ensuring aid is being given to the most vulnerable and creating hope for a better future
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.
Turkey is aiming to more than treble the annual value of its exports by 2023 by transitioning towards high-tech, value-added manufacturing supported by state-sponsored branding and innovation initiatives
Turkey is aiming to more than treble the annual value of its exports by 2023 by transitioning towards high-tech, value-added manufacturing supported by state-sponsored branding and innovation initiatives
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.
As one of the trumpeted mega projects under construction in Turkey, Istanbul New Airport will be capable of handling 150 million passengers per year when fully operational. The Worldfolio spoke with Nihat Özdemir, the Chairman of Limak Holding, one of five companies that will build and operate the airport using a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
As one of the trumpeted mega projects under construction in Turkey, Istanbul New Airport will be capable of handling 150 million passengers per year when fully operational. The Worldfolio spoke with Nihat Özdemir, the Chairman of Limak Holding, one of five companies that will build and operate the airport using a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Outward-looking Japanese universities are tasked with producing more innovative and globally-minded graduates
Outward-looking Japanese universities are tasked with producing more innovative and globally-minded graduates
