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As the voice of the country’s business, the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce aims to help achieve ongoing development towards a strong and sustainable national economy. In an interview with United World, President of the Chamber Mr Moonilal Lalchan talks about how the country is trying to achieve economic diversification, and the important role the Chamber has to play in facilitating this process

In the huge Indonesian archipelago of over 13,000 islands, sea transportation is an absolutely essential way of connecting its growing population. In an interview with United World, Director General for Sea Transportation at the country’s Ministry of Transport Captain Bobby R. Mamahit discusses the need to improve Indonesia’s port infrastructure in order to link remote parts of the country as well as boost trade

Trinidad and Tobago has a long-standing reputation as being a great investment destination and also it has one of the highest growth rates in the region. In an interview with United World, the Minister of Trade, Industry, Investment, and Communications Mr. Vasant Bharath talks about the country’s comparative economic advantages, and just what makes Trinidad and Tobago – known as the gateway to the Americas – such a great place for business

With the country known for its location as a strategic trade hub as well as a tourist destination, Trinidad and Tobago’s Airport Authority play a vital role for the development of the economy. In an interview witht United World, Chairman Mr. Jason Julien discusses how the Authority is working to make the nation’s airports a better gateway for business, investment and tourism

GreenTech Malaysia’s purpose is to catalyze green technology deployment as Malaysia’s strategic engine for socio-economic growth and aim to position the country as a hub for green technology by 2020, subsequently transform Malaysia into a Green Community by 2030. In an interview with United World, GreenTech CEO Mr. Ahmad Hadri Haris discusses Malaysia’s grand green plans in the backdrop of our world’s quickly changing climate

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is the institution that oversees the Indonesian financial services industry in order to protect the interests of consumers and public and to be able to bring about the financial services industry into becoming a pillar of national economy with global competitiveness as well as capability to promote public prosperity. In an interview with United World, OJK Chairman Mr. Muliaman D. Hadad gives his insight in the Indonesian economy and discusses the vital role of the organization

With international tourism to Malaysia booming on the back of the government’s ‘Malaysia truly Asia’ campaign, the State Minister for Tourism Development Mr. Danny Law Heng Kiang talks to PM Communications about how the sector is growing and its contribution the country’s socio-economic development

Actis is “a genuine international emerging market investor” with a presence in China, India, Africa and Latin America. Michael Turner, Managing Director of Actis Africa, discussed the transformation of the Kenyan economy, Actis’ investments in the country, and the company’s commitment to responsible investment. He also discusses the increasing interest of US corporate in Africa, stating: “G.E.’s interest in Africa shows the American interest”. His advice to prospective investors in the continent: “it’s less scary than investors think”

Montruck is a leading vehicle and machinery provider to mining, agriculture and road construction sector established in 1992. President of the group, Ms. Uranchimeg, was voted businesswoman of the year in 2011. In this interview with United World, she speaks about her experience and how it led her to setting up one Mongolia’s top 100 companies

Mongolia National Diamond Drilling is a 100% Mongolian company that carries out a variety of exploratory operations, looking for gold, copper, coal, mixed metals, iron, and uranium deposits. Mr Banzragch Ts, general director of MNDD, speaks to United World about how his company has become a leader in its field in just four years, as well as MNDD’s work in Mongolia and around the world