Higher environmental standards have compelled auto makers to build more fuel-efficient vehicles, which has spurred demand for increasingly lighter parts and new lightweight materials. Manufacturers have found that the use of lightweight aluminum – and specifically aluminum die casting – can significantly improve a vehicle’s miles-per-gallon performance. This has prompted major opportunities for aluminum die casting manufacturer MINO INDUSTRY, which supplies high performing parts and components to some of the world’s leading carmakers, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan, GM, Ford and Mercedes. We speak with president Jun Sugimoto to learn more about the company, its operations and what sets it apart from its competitors.
Higher environmental standards have compelled auto makers to build more fuel-efficient vehicles, which has spurred demand for increasingly lighter parts and new lightweight materials. Manufacturers have found that the use of lightweight aluminum – and specifically aluminum die casting – can significantly improve a vehicle’s miles-per-gallon performance. This has prompted major opportunities for aluminum die casting manufacturer MINO INDUSTRY, which supplies high performing parts and components to some of the world’s leading carmakers, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan, GM, Ford and Mercedes. We speak with president Jun Sugimoto to learn more about the company, its operations and what sets it apart from its competitors.
Azusa Sekkei was established over 70 years ago and is a Organizational Architectural Design Company with over 630 employees and the fourth largest in the Industry. We demonstrate our high level of expertise and carry out our business centered on six domains: transportation infrastructure, sports/entertainment, healthcare, urban/commercial, workplace, and logistics/living infrastructure. Azusa Sekkei boasts the top share as a pioneer of airport design in Japan. In the international field, we have been engaged in Japan National Stadium project for the Tokyo Olympics, and Phu-Bai Airport in Vietnam. Azusa has a passion for architectural design and always strives to create unique designs that express their creative passions.
Azusa Sekkei was established over 70 years ago and is a Organizational Architectural Design Company with over 630 employees and the fourth largest in the Industry. We demonstrate our high level of expertise and carry out our business centered on six domains: transportation infrastructure, sports/entertainment, healthcare, urban/commercial, workplace, and logistics/living infrastructure. Azusa Sekkei boasts the top share as a pioneer of airport design in Japan. In the international field, we have been engaged in Japan National Stadium project for the Tokyo Olympics, and Phu-Bai Airport in Vietnam. Azusa has a passion for architectural design and always strives to create unique designs that express their creative passions.
With over 70 years’ experience, Nakagawa is a world leader and highly reputed globally for its premium product quality and services. The company’s portfolio includes finished products such as chains, necklaces, rings and bracelets, as well as parts and components which it develops for clients in the jewelry industry as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), including several high-profile designers and fashion brands in the US and Europe. We speak with president, Takeyuki Nakagawa, to learn more about the company and its plans to strengthen its global presence.
With over 70 years’ experience, Nakagawa is a world leader and highly reputed globally for its premium product quality and services. The company’s portfolio includes finished products such as chains, necklaces, rings and bracelets, as well as parts and components which it develops for clients in the jewelry industry as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), including several high-profile designers and fashion brands in the US and Europe. We speak with president, Takeyuki Nakagawa, to learn more about the company and its plans to strengthen its global presence.
Tokumatsu Ishikawa, the founder of Zebra, established the company in 1897. The Zebra symbol of the company reflects his desire for togetherness and solidarity among the stakeholders. Currently, Zebra has built a solid reputation as a company in the manufacturing industry of high-quality writing instruments. We interviewed the current president, Shinichi Ishikawa, to discuss the manufacturing industry, its trends, and the company itself.
Tokumatsu Ishikawa, the founder of Zebra, established the company in 1897. The Zebra symbol of the company reflects his desire for togetherness and solidarity among the stakeholders. Currently, Zebra has built a solid reputation as a company in the manufacturing industry of high-quality writing instruments. We interviewed the current president, Shinichi Ishikawa, to discuss the manufacturing industry, its trends, and the company itself.
Having adapted the idea of producing and selling dried fruit from Thailand, Vietnamese company Luong Gia has since gone on to surpass its Thai and Chinese competitors in terms of quality and taste, with its range of dried fruits products a hit with tourists and Vietnamese alike. Today Luong Gia exports to 20 countries, with its competitive advantages being its dedication to quality and superior raw materials - the unique tropical fruit of Vietnam. The Worldfolio speaks with Luong Gia general director Luong Thanh Thuy to learn more about the company and its international growth strategy. Ms. Thuy also explains how Luong Gia successfully adapted in the domestic market in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and how the company is adopting digital technology to improve its production processes.
Having adapted the idea of producing and selling dried fruit from Thailand, Vietnamese company Luong Gia has since gone on to surpass its Thai and Chinese competitors in terms of quality and taste, with its range of dried fruits products a hit with tourists and Vietnamese alike. Today Luong Gia exports to 20 countries, with its competitive advantages being its dedication to quality and superior raw materials - the unique tropical fruit of Vietnam. The Worldfolio speaks with Luong Gia general director Luong Thanh Thuy to learn more about the company and its international growth strategy. Ms. Thuy also explains how Luong Gia successfully adapted in the domestic market in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and how the company is adopting digital technology to improve its production processes.
With over 60 years of experience in the industry, Yoshida has continued to develop state-of-the-art technologies to fulfill the needs of the world’s top cosmetic brands. And many of these technologies have been used beyond cosmetics in the production of other ubiquitous consumer products. We speak to Yuzo Yoshida to find more about the innovations developed by this Japanese technology leader.
With over 60 years of experience in the industry, Yoshida has continued to develop state-of-the-art technologies to fulfill the needs of the world’s top cosmetic brands. And many of these technologies have been used beyond cosmetics in the production of other ubiquitous consumer products. We speak to Yuzo Yoshida to find more about the innovations developed by this Japanese technology leader.
With 100 years of experience, Morita has long been at the forefront of dentistry by providing state-of-the-art equipment aimed at improving the lives of patient and dentists. Having built a reputation for developing cutting-edge technology in dentistry, Morita has more recently branched out into the general medical field by leveraging on its technological expertise in diagnostic and imaging equipment. In this interview, president Haruo Morita gives more insight into Morita’s rich history and tradition in innovation, explains more about some of the company’s main products, and discusses plans for international expansion.
With 100 years of experience, Morita has long been at the forefront of dentistry by providing state-of-the-art equipment aimed at improving the lives of patient and dentists. Having built a reputation for developing cutting-edge technology in dentistry, Morita has more recently branched out into the general medical field by leveraging on its technological expertise in diagnostic and imaging equipment. In this interview, president Haruo Morita gives more insight into Morita’s rich history and tradition in innovation, explains more about some of the company’s main products, and discusses plans for international expansion.
Globally, Vietnam may not be synonymous with coffee but making it so is the task of TNI Corporation, which owns the popular King Coffee brand. In this interview, we speak with TNI’s CEO, Ms. Le Hoang Diep Thao, who discusses her company’s plans to bring King Coffee global and gives her insight into Vietnam’s coffee industry and its potential to “enrich” the nation’s economy. From her position as one of the nation’s top female CEOs, Ms. Thao also discusses the strengthening role of women in the Vietnamese economy and explains more about the innovative ‘Women Can Do’ initiative, an empowerment program which aims to support the establishment of 100,000 female-run SMEs in the country.
Globally, Vietnam may not be synonymous with coffee but making it so is the task of TNI Corporation, which owns the popular King Coffee brand. In this interview, we speak with TNI’s CEO, Ms. Le Hoang Diep Thao, who discusses her company’s plans to bring King Coffee global and gives her insight into Vietnam’s coffee industry and its potential to “enrich” the nation’s economy. From her position as one of the nation’s top female CEOs, Ms. Thao also discusses the strengthening role of women in the Vietnamese economy and explains more about the innovative ‘Women Can Do’ initiative, an empowerment program which aims to support the establishment of 100,000 female-run SMEs in the country.
EPS Group is a comprehensive provider of optimal outsourced solutions to customers in the healthcare industry. Holding 40% of the Japanese market, it serves as the ideal CRO partner for pharmaceutical companies looking to enter Japan. We speak with Chairman & CEO Hao Yan, who discusses what EPS offers its clients, the firm’s expansion plans in China and his goal to move from a CRO business to a full pharmaceutical development company.
EPS Group is a comprehensive provider of optimal outsourced solutions to customers in the healthcare industry. Holding 40% of the Japanese market, it serves as the ideal CRO partner for pharmaceutical companies looking to enter Japan. We speak with Chairman & CEO Hao Yan, who discusses what EPS offers its clients, the firm’s expansion plans in China and his goal to move from a CRO business to a full pharmaceutical development company.
One of Japan’s leading innovator in the area of oncology, Ohara Pharmaceutical aim to develop therapies for approximately 60% of the 50 types of pediatric cancer and is developing six new drugs to treat childhood cancers. In this interview, CEO Seiji Ohara explains how development of these pipeline products is driven by strategic alliances with several innovative global partners – for example, in the field of brain tumors, the company has a strategic alliance with Oncoceutics Inc. “Accelerating innovation through networks will continue to be our company's strength, and we look forward to expanding out network throughout the world to bring innovative treatment alternatives for pediatric cancer patients,” he explains.
One of Japan’s leading innovator in the area of oncology, Ohara Pharmaceutical aim to develop therapies for approximately 60% of the 50 types of pediatric cancer and is developing six new drugs to treat childhood cancers. In this interview, CEO Seiji Ohara explains how development of these pipeline products is driven by strategic alliances with several innovative global partners – for example, in the field of brain tumors, the company has a strategic alliance with Oncoceutics Inc. “Accelerating innovation through networks will continue to be our company's strength, and we look forward to expanding out network throughout the world to bring innovative treatment alternatives for pediatric cancer patients,” he explains.
