Focused on innovation, energy efficiency, ICT, speed and above all safety in Japan’s world-renowned railways, the East Japan Railway Company has also accumulated a high level of knowledge and experience in connecting railway and lifestyle businesses to great effect and is interested in exporting its know-how particularly to Southeast Asian countries keen on developing shopping malls in train stations. Vice Chairman Masaki Ogata provides insight to the rail sector in Japan, the company’s key contributions to it, and its role in boosting the country’s tourism industry.
Focused on innovation, energy efficiency, ICT, speed and above all safety in Japan’s world-renowned railways, the East Japan Railway Company has also accumulated a high level of knowledge and experience in connecting railway and lifestyle businesses to great effect and is interested in exporting its know-how particularly to Southeast Asian countries keen on developing shopping malls in train stations. Vice Chairman Masaki Ogata provides insight to the rail sector in Japan, the company’s key contributions to it, and its role in boosting the country’s tourism industry.
As the foremost financial services center in the Gulf, Bahrain has proved to be resilient in the face of liquidity challenges posed by low oil prices and austerity. Already an international leader in Islamic finance, the kingdom is now firmly focused on nurturing a globally competitive financial technology (fintech) industry.
As the foremost financial services center in the Gulf, Bahrain has proved to be resilient in the face of liquidity challenges posed by low oil prices and austerity. Already an international leader in Islamic finance, the kingdom is now firmly focused on nurturing a globally competitive financial technology (fintech) industry.
Widely recognized as a global leader in Islamic finance, the assets in Bahrain’s Islamic banking sector have risen from $1.9 billion in 2000 to $25.1 billion in 2015, and account for around 13% of the kingdom’s total banking assets. Great experience in Sharia-compliant financing and investment make some of the kingdom’s major banking figures, such as Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, particularly appealing to the growing number of international clients looking for an expert partner in the sector, as Director & Group CEO Yousif Abdulla Taqi explains.
Widely recognized as a global leader in Islamic finance, the assets in Bahrain’s Islamic banking sector have risen from $1.9 billion in 2000 to $25.1 billion in 2015, and account for around 13% of the kingdom’s total banking assets. Great experience in Sharia-compliant financing and investment make some of the kingdom’s major banking figures, such as Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, particularly appealing to the growing number of international clients looking for an expert partner in the sector, as Director & Group CEO Yousif Abdulla Taqi explains.
The Kingdom of Bahrain and United Kingdom are celebrating the 200th anniversary of close relationships and friendship in 2016. The two countries share a long and special history and the relations span a huge array of shared interests that benefit both countries and their peoples. This bicentenary offers an excellent opportunity to celebrate and to develop further on these partnerships, as the UK’s Ambassador to Bahrain explains.
The Kingdom of Bahrain and United Kingdom are celebrating the 200th anniversary of close relationships and friendship in 2016. The two countries share a long and special history and the relations span a huge array of shared interests that benefit both countries and their peoples. This bicentenary offers an excellent opportunity to celebrate and to develop further on these partnerships, as the UK’s Ambassador to Bahrain explains.
Bruno Giuffra, Minister of Production, discusses Peru’s economic growth, deregulation and the cutting of bureaucratic red tape, as well as his administration’s support for the development of the private sector and the ability of technology to transform businesses in the country.
Bruno Giuffra, Minister of Production, discusses Peru’s economic growth, deregulation and the cutting of bureaucratic red tape, as well as his administration’s support for the development of the private sector and the ability of technology to transform businesses in the country.
Sierra Leone has drawn on the strength and resolve of its people to overcome major setbacks to its social and economic development, and now it is better prepared to face new challenges and is pursuing a stronger, more sustainable and greener path for growth. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Dr Samura M.W. Kamara discusses some of the lessons learned over the years, the proposed reform of the UN Security Council, and the efforts pushing ahead the country’s ongoing transformation.
Sierra Leone has drawn on the strength and resolve of its people to overcome major setbacks to its social and economic development, and now it is better prepared to face new challenges and is pursuing a stronger, more sustainable and greener path for growth. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Dr Samura M.W. Kamara discusses some of the lessons learned over the years, the proposed reform of the UN Security Council, and the efforts pushing ahead the country’s ongoing transformation.
Offering a diverse collection of hotels spanning traditional ryokan to full-featured resorts, Agora Hospitalities assures a unique and localized Japanese experience for its guests and comprehensive rebranding and repositioning services for its hotel owners. President & CEO Aya Aso discusses the company’s ‘regional alliance’ approach and also takes a look at the changing tourism sector in Japan.
Offering a diverse collection of hotels spanning traditional ryokan to full-featured resorts, Agora Hospitalities assures a unique and localized Japanese experience for its guests and comprehensive rebranding and repositioning services for its hotel owners. President & CEO Aya Aso discusses the company’s ‘regional alliance’ approach and also takes a look at the changing tourism sector in Japan.
There are two sides to a business: the people that create things from scratch, and the people that develop and optimize existing businesses – according to Ryusei Kajiyama, President of Japan’s Biken Techno Corporation, who discusses how it aims to merge the two sides for its clients and generate new business opportunities through its expertise in facility management (FM), real estate and medical services provision not only in Japan, but also Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, and potentially Thailand.
There are two sides to a business: the people that create things from scratch, and the people that develop and optimize existing businesses – according to Ryusei Kajiyama, President of Japan’s Biken Techno Corporation, who discusses how it aims to merge the two sides for its clients and generate new business opportunities through its expertise in facility management (FM), real estate and medical services provision not only in Japan, but also Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, and potentially Thailand.
Having been at the helm since the ministry’s creation in 2003, Dr Lino Barañao discusses with Nicolas Carver how the Argentine government dedicates its resources to encourage its scientists to work to develop both the public and private sector, fulfilling the entity’s official name and mission: Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation.
Having been at the helm since the ministry’s creation in 2003, Dr Lino Barañao discusses with Nicolas Carver how the Argentine government dedicates its resources to encourage its scientists to work to develop both the public and private sector, fulfilling the entity’s official name and mission: Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation.
Argentina’s Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers Marcos Peña discusses the work of the innovative and forward-thinking government of Mauricio Macri, which came to power in December 2015, promising to move the country away from the polarization and economic problems that have dogged national politics in recent years.
Argentina’s Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers Marcos Peña discusses the work of the innovative and forward-thinking government of Mauricio Macri, which came to power in December 2015, promising to move the country away from the polarization and economic problems that have dogged national politics in recent years.
