A new era of governance is attracting high-level international attention and clearing away old hurdles to investment and enterprise. Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake discusses the new approach to business and international relations sweeping in following the presidential elections in January.
A new era of governance is attracting high-level international attention and clearing away old hurdles to investment and enterprise. Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake discusses the new approach to business and international relations sweeping in following the presidential elections in January.
The over-installation of capacity could potentially enable Peru to become an electric energy exporter, which would be a very positive development from a technical and economical point of view. “But from a political point of view, it’s a very sensitive issue,” says Pedro Lerner, General Manager of El Platanal Electric LLC (Celepsa), operator of the 220MW El Platanal hydropower plant on the River Canete, who provides some in-depth insight into the sector.
The over-installation of capacity could potentially enable Peru to become an electric energy exporter, which would be a very positive development from a technical and economical point of view. “But from a political point of view, it’s a very sensitive issue,” says Pedro Lerner, General Manager of El Platanal Electric LLC (Celepsa), operator of the 220MW El Platanal hydropower plant on the River Canete, who provides some in-depth insight into the sector.
Hochschild Mines promote education in partnership with MIT, Pardue, and Stanford.
Hochschild Mines promote education in partnership with MIT, Pardue, and Stanford.
Rimac Seguros has signed a contract with IBM to use their Watson system, which uses analytical algorithms and cognitive computing, in its fight against fraud and for its health clinics. Currently, there are only two clinics in the world using this technology: one in Peru and the other in Thailand. Rafael Venegas, CEO of Rimac Seguros, provides a detailed insight into the Peruvian insurance markets and where technology – especially in healthcare – is taking the industry.
Rimac Seguros has signed a contract with IBM to use their Watson system, which uses analytical algorithms and cognitive computing, in its fight against fraud and for its health clinics. Currently, there are only two clinics in the world using this technology: one in Peru and the other in Thailand. Rafael Venegas, CEO of Rimac Seguros, provides a detailed insight into the Peruvian insurance markets and where technology – especially in healthcare – is taking the industry.
The Fondo Mivivienda fund launched 17 years ago as a response to the disappearance of the mortgage market in Peru after the years of hyperinflation. Although it was created in 1998, the fund actually started functioning in the market around 2000 and 2001, creating the conditions for the re-emergence of the family mortgage market. Gerardo Freiberg Puente, General Manager of Fondo MiVivienda, discusses the fund’s effect and opportunities opening up in sectors that are just getting off the ground in Peru.
The Fondo Mivivienda fund launched 17 years ago as a response to the disappearance of the mortgage market in Peru after the years of hyperinflation. Although it was created in 1998, the fund actually started functioning in the market around 2000 and 2001, creating the conditions for the re-emergence of the family mortgage market. Gerardo Freiberg Puente, General Manager of Fondo MiVivienda, discusses the fund’s effect and opportunities opening up in sectors that are just getting off the ground in Peru.
Kiyotsugu Yamashita, President and CEO of SankyoTateyama, explains how the company’s award-winning evironmental procedures and “belief that we should be a trustworthy partner to our partners and customers” are not only good for the planet, but also the firm’s bottom line and its plans for expansion.
Kiyotsugu Yamashita, President and CEO of SankyoTateyama, explains how the company’s award-winning evironmental procedures and “belief that we should be a trustworthy partner to our partners and customers” are not only good for the planet, but also the firm’s bottom line and its plans for expansion.
With a leather heritage spanning centuries, Turkish Leather Council President Erdal Matras shares his vision for turning Turkish leather produce into a globally renowned brand.
With a leather heritage spanning centuries, Turkish Leather Council President Erdal Matras shares his vision for turning Turkish leather produce into a globally renowned brand.
As one of the top three producers of natural stones in the world, Turkey has high hopes for this niche industry, which is expected to contribute $23 billion of exports by 2023. IMIB President Ali Kahyaoglu explains why he believes natural stones are more important than oil and gas to Turkey’s future.
As one of the top three producers of natural stones in the world, Turkey has high hopes for this niche industry, which is expected to contribute $23 billion of exports by 2023. IMIB President Ali Kahyaoglu explains why he believes natural stones are more important than oil and gas to Turkey’s future.
“Despite people saying ‘Peru, a mining country’, they do not actually understand what mining is. Industry uses the term ‘research and development.’ In mining we do not use ‘research’; we use ‘exploration and development’, which is interesting because it is the key to understanding the industry.” Roque Benavides, CEO of Minas Buenaventura provide an in-depth analysis of mining in Peru and how to spot opportunities.
“Despite people saying ‘Peru, a mining country’, they do not actually understand what mining is. Industry uses the term ‘research and development.’ In mining we do not use ‘research’; we use ‘exploration and development’, which is interesting because it is the key to understanding the industry.” Roque Benavides, CEO of Minas Buenaventura provide an in-depth analysis of mining in Peru and how to spot opportunities.
Kaoru Yano, Chairman of NEC, outlines the transformative power of Abenomics, how NEC is capitalizing on the opportunities it is providing, and why now is the best time to invest in Japan in the past 20 years.
Kaoru Yano, Chairman of NEC, outlines the transformative power of Abenomics, how NEC is capitalizing on the opportunities it is providing, and why now is the best time to invest in Japan in the past 20 years.
