The new 800km Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway line is on track to open fully this year and its anticipated impact on the socio-economic development of the country, and indeed the region, is expected to be dramatic. The result of new technology, talent and trust, it comes just months after the Ethiopian capital inaugurated sub-Saharan Africa’s first light rail system, similarly signaling rapidly changing times in the country and its unprecedented economic optimism. Dr Getachew Betru, CEO of the Ethiopian Railways Corporation, reveals just what the project – a central link in a vast planned railway network – means to one of the world’s fastest growing economies and its people.
The new 800km Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway line is on track to open fully this year and its anticipated impact on the socio-economic development of the country, and indeed the region, is expected to be dramatic. The result of new technology, talent and trust, it comes just months after the Ethiopian capital inaugurated sub-Saharan Africa’s first light rail system, similarly signaling rapidly changing times in the country and its unprecedented economic optimism. Dr Getachew Betru, CEO of the Ethiopian Railways Corporation, reveals just what the project – a central link in a vast planned railway network – means to one of the world’s fastest growing economies and its people.
Leading company BioExport is looking for partners to help it meet growing global demand for organic food products
Leading company BioExport is looking for partners to help it meet growing global demand for organic food products
Hiroyuki Yanagi, President, CEO and Representative Director of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, explains how the company’s world-beating technologies and dedication to innovation and ‘Kando’ will shape its future and move it up a gear in its four targeted sectors for growth, with developments much to the excitement of its customers, and delight of its shareholders.
Hiroyuki Yanagi, President, CEO and Representative Director of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd, explains how the company’s world-beating technologies and dedication to innovation and ‘Kando’ will shape its future and move it up a gear in its four targeted sectors for growth, with developments much to the excitement of its customers, and delight of its shareholders.
Japan’s iconic food manufacturing company Meiji celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Cherished by Japanese consumers and praised for its high quality and reliability, the brand is again pioneering in the food industry with a new focus on healthcare and launching a new series of high-value-added products, or medi-food, at the crossroad between food and medicine, particularly fitted for Japan’s elderly population. President Masahiko Matsuo expands on his company’s success in the midst of a highly sophisticated consumer market.
Japan’s iconic food manufacturing company Meiji celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Cherished by Japanese consumers and praised for its high quality and reliability, the brand is again pioneering in the food industry with a new focus on healthcare and launching a new series of high-value-added products, or medi-food, at the crossroad between food and medicine, particularly fitted for Japan’s elderly population. President Masahiko Matsuo expands on his company’s success in the midst of a highly sophisticated consumer market.
With a serious need to improve its industrial capacity, Japan is relying on its science universities to provide highly qualified, international entrepreneurs that will lead the country to the next stage of global competitiveness
With a serious need to improve its industrial capacity, Japan is relying on its science universities to provide highly qualified, international entrepreneurs that will lead the country to the next stage of global competitiveness
Fiji’s once-thriving textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry is showing strong signs of recovery, with some 8,000 people employed in the sector and $110 million of exports expected in 2015. Kaushik Kumar, Managing Director of the flagship TCF company United Apparel, explains how Fiji is able to punch above its weight in a globally competitive sector, and how his company refuses to compromise quality over quantity.
Fiji’s once-thriving textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry is showing strong signs of recovery, with some 8,000 people employed in the sector and $110 million of exports expected in 2015. Kaushik Kumar, Managing Director of the flagship TCF company United Apparel, explains how Fiji is able to punch above its weight in a globally competitive sector, and how his company refuses to compromise quality over quantity.
According to the OECD, by 2030 the global infrastructure gap is expected to total a staggering $70 trillion. This is a gap more closely resembling a gape, which is why infrastructure and energy are pressing issues on the table at this G20 Summit
According to the OECD, by 2030 the global infrastructure gap is expected to total a staggering $70 trillion. This is a gap more closely resembling a gape, which is why infrastructure and energy are pressing issues on the table at this G20 Summit
The government, with input from private investors is embarking on several mega-projects worth an estimated $7 billion this year. The wave of new activity is expected to stimulate job growth and invigorate the real estate and banking sectors, as government initiatives help more Peruvians with home purchases
The government, with input from private investors is embarking on several mega-projects worth an estimated $7 billion this year. The wave of new activity is expected to stimulate job growth and invigorate the real estate and banking sectors, as government initiatives help more Peruvians with home purchases
What does Egypt’s ‘big economy’ represent for investors? Dr Amr Hassanein, Chairman of the Middle East Rating and Investors Services (MERIS), Moody’s affiliate for Egypt and other countries in the region, discusses Egyptians’ high purchasing power, their country’s achievements in recent years, and its high profit margins.
What does Egypt’s ‘big economy’ represent for investors? Dr Amr Hassanein, Chairman of the Middle East Rating and Investors Services (MERIS), Moody’s affiliate for Egypt and other countries in the region, discusses Egyptians’ high purchasing power, their country’s achievements in recent years, and its high profit margins.
Governors, ministers, high-ranking officials, and international experts will be joining the Mexico WindPower Exhibition and Congress on February 24-25, 2016, at the Centro Banamex Convention and Exhibition Center in Mexico City.
Governors, ministers, high-ranking officials, and international experts will be joining the Mexico WindPower Exhibition and Congress on February 24-25, 2016, at the Centro Banamex Convention and Exhibition Center in Mexico City.
