The myriad of construction works in Guayaquil and the neighboring town of Samborondón will have a huge impact on livelihoods. But perhaps the most important of all these works is Mi Lote, an affordable housing project that will slash the housing deficit by providing thousands of homes to poorer families for as little as $6,500 over the coming years
The myriad of construction works in Guayaquil and the neighboring town of Samborondón will have a huge impact on livelihoods. But perhaps the most important of all these works is Mi Lote, an affordable housing project that will slash the housing deficit by providing thousands of homes to poorer families for as little as $6,500 over the coming years
Italy’s main stock exchange, the Borsa Italiana in Milan, was the best performing bourse in Europe last year, and one of the best worldwide. CEO Raffaele Jerusalmi explains the strengths of both the bourse – including its innovative Elite program – and Italy itself for international investors and enterprises.
Italy’s main stock exchange, the Borsa Italiana in Milan, was the best performing bourse in Europe last year, and one of the best worldwide. CEO Raffaele Jerusalmi explains the strengths of both the bourse – including its innovative Elite program – and Italy itself for international investors and enterprises.
The 2013 Rana Plaza tragedy, in which more than 1,000 people lost their lives, put Bangladesh’s textiles industry in the global spotlight for all the wrong reasons. As the country’s top garment manufacturers target $50 billion worth of exports by 2021, they argue that such abhorrent breaches in workplace safety compliance are the exception and not the norm
The 2013 Rana Plaza tragedy, in which more than 1,000 people lost their lives, put Bangladesh’s textiles industry in the global spotlight for all the wrong reasons. As the country’s top garment manufacturers target $50 billion worth of exports by 2021, they argue that such abhorrent breaches in workplace safety compliance are the exception and not the norm
Transport was a problem in Angola long before it became a priority, hindered by challenging terrain, centuries of neglect by Portugal’s colonial administrators and the ravages of the 1975-2002 civil war. Starting over virtually from scratch is seen by many Angolans as an opportunity to create the network of technologically advanced logistical platforms that will be needed as the country continues to rebuild and modernise
Transport was a problem in Angola long before it became a priority, hindered by challenging terrain, centuries of neglect by Portugal’s colonial administrators and the ravages of the 1975-2002 civil war. Starting over virtually from scratch is seen by many Angolans as an opportunity to create the network of technologically advanced logistical platforms that will be needed as the country continues to rebuild and modernise
In 2006, after having worked for more than 15 years in the food processing and manufacturing industry, Álvaro Zúñiga Benavides founded FuXion, a unique venture specialized in high-quality food and food supplements. The uniqueness of FuXion is that it uses ancient knowledge about nutrition and health from century-old cultures and combines them with modern biotechnology to produce shakes, teas and beverages that are marketed and distributed by a growing direct sales network now present in 12 countries. FuXion’s “True Health” integral approach is focused on physical health through nutraceutical products that complement a balanced daily diet; emotional health, through personal development and personal transformation workshops, courses and seminars delivered through SerFuXion, FuXion’s Leadership Institute; and, financial health, through FuXion’s shared-value approach. Indeed, the company distributes close to 50% of its net revenues as compensation and incentives to the direct sales force. Founding President and CEO of FuXion Biotech, Álvaro Zuñiga Benavides, explains what makes the company’s culture so unique and its potential impact in the U.S.
In 2006, after having worked for more than 15 years in the food processing and manufacturing industry, Álvaro Zúñiga Benavides founded FuXion, a unique venture specialized in high-quality food and food supplements. The uniqueness of FuXion is that it uses ancient knowledge about nutrition and health from century-old cultures and combines them with modern biotechnology to produce shakes, teas and beverages that are marketed and distributed by a growing direct sales network now present in 12 countries. FuXion’s “True Health” integral approach is focused on physical health through nutraceutical products that complement a balanced daily diet; emotional health, through personal development and personal transformation workshops, courses and seminars delivered through SerFuXion, FuXion’s Leadership Institute; and, financial health, through FuXion’s shared-value approach. Indeed, the company distributes close to 50% of its net revenues as compensation and incentives to the direct sales force. Founding President and CEO of FuXion Biotech, Álvaro Zuñiga Benavides, explains what makes the company’s culture so unique and its potential impact in the U.S.
Owing to a weak yen and an ease on visa restrictions, Japan is currently breaking visitor arrivals records
every month – a trend that looks set to continue in the build up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Owing to a weak yen and an ease on visa restrictions, Japan is currently breaking visitor arrivals records
every month – a trend that looks set to continue in the build up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Cyprus’ largest bank, which sold one billion euros worth of seven-year bonds in April, now plans to raise a further 10 billion from 10-year bonds and float on the London Stock Exchange
Cyprus’ largest bank, which sold one billion euros worth of seven-year bonds in April, now plans to raise a further 10 billion from 10-year bonds and float on the London Stock Exchange
Yunus Brothers Group (YBG) is leading the way in Pakistan in terms of boosting the country’s trade and diversifying its economy. With a turnover of U$1.6 billion as of June 2015, YBG has steadily expanded its operations and exports over a number of years. Group Director and CEO of YBG’s flagship company Lucky Cement Limited, Muhammad Ali Tabba says that increasing foreign trade is vital for the future of Pakistan
Yunus Brothers Group (YBG) is leading the way in Pakistan in terms of boosting the country’s trade and diversifying its economy. With a turnover of U$1.6 billion as of June 2015, YBG has steadily expanded its operations and exports over a number of years. Group Director and CEO of YBG’s flagship company Lucky Cement Limited, Muhammad Ali Tabba says that increasing foreign trade is vital for the future of Pakistan
Investor and philanthropist George Soros has described Africa as ‘one of the few bright spots on the global economic horizon’, while consultants McKinsey say that the continent offers higher returns than any other developing region
Investor and philanthropist George Soros has described Africa as ‘one of the few bright spots on the global economic horizon’, while consultants McKinsey say that the continent offers higher returns than any other developing region
U.S.-Colombia dialogue moves from one dominated by “drug trafficking and security, to one in which we can talk about science and technology, education and various other aspects of the country’s development,” says Colombia’s foreign affairs minister, María Angela Holguín Cuéllar
U.S.-Colombia dialogue moves from one dominated by “drug trafficking and security, to one in which we can talk about science and technology, education and various other aspects of the country’s development,” says Colombia’s foreign affairs minister, María Angela Holguín Cuéllar
