The first bank in Sri Lanka to introduce MasterCard and Visa payments, an ATM network, mobile banking and an internet-payment gateway, Sampath Bank is looking to consolidate its regional position as an industry innovator, as well as test out new markets overseas. Managing Director Aravinda Perera discusses what is now on the bank’s radar.
The first bank in Sri Lanka to introduce MasterCard and Visa payments, an ATM network, mobile banking and an internet-payment gateway, Sampath Bank is looking to consolidate its regional position as an industry innovator, as well as test out new markets overseas. Managing Director Aravinda Perera discusses what is now on the bank’s radar.
Colombian business leader Arturo Calle opened his first store more than five decades ago and now the fashion industry impresario has 78 department stores across Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Panama. Here, he discusses the importance of concentrating on the social impact of doing business and of business leaders thinking beyond the bottom line to improve peoples’ lives “because when your time comes, you won’t be able to take your money with you, but you will definitely take that joy with you.”
Colombian business leader Arturo Calle opened his first store more than five decades ago and now the fashion industry impresario has 78 department stores across Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Panama. Here, he discusses the importance of concentrating on the social impact of doing business and of business leaders thinking beyond the bottom line to improve peoples’ lives “because when your time comes, you won’t be able to take your money with you, but you will definitely take that joy with you.”
Mozambique’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Silva Dunduro, explains how the country’s natural resources everybody talks about (oil, gas, etc.) will one day come to an end; but the riches of its coasts, cultural heritage and traditions will always exist. Therefore, Mozambique now faces the challenge of increasing the contribution tourism makes to its GDP through cultural and tourist attractions that the current peace and stability environment allow.
Mozambique’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Silva Dunduro, explains how the country’s natural resources everybody talks about (oil, gas, etc.) will one day come to an end; but the riches of its coasts, cultural heritage and traditions will always exist. Therefore, Mozambique now faces the challenge of increasing the contribution tourism makes to its GDP through cultural and tourist attractions that the current peace and stability environment allow.
Often overlooked by tourists and businessmen in favour of Istanbul, Ankara Development Agency Secretary General, Arif Şayık, explains why Turkey’s political and administrative capital is a business and leisure destination in its own right, and is rapidly developing as center of science and technology between Europe and Asia.
Often overlooked by tourists and businessmen in favour of Istanbul, Ankara Development Agency Secretary General, Arif Şayık, explains why Turkey’s political and administrative capital is a business and leisure destination in its own right, and is rapidly developing as center of science and technology between Europe and Asia.
Taking a fresh approach, Obi Worldphone launched two high-quality, premium-designed smartphones – the SF1 and SJ1.5 – on August 26, 2015, that represent exceptional value to attract discerning young people in fast-growth markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Taking a fresh approach, Obi Worldphone launched two high-quality, premium-designed smartphones – the SF1 and SJ1.5 – on August 26, 2015, that represent exceptional value to attract discerning young people in fast-growth markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Davivienda started out as a savings and housing bank in Colombia, and over time has expanded to become a universal bank present in seven countries and among the top 30 in Latin America. President Efraín Enrique Forero Fonseca discusses how the bank’s initiaitves “can contribute to better financial inclusion as a basis for providing a better quality of life for the entire community.”
Davivienda started out as a savings and housing bank in Colombia, and over time has expanded to become a universal bank present in seven countries and among the top 30 in Latin America. President Efraín Enrique Forero Fonseca discusses how the bank’s initiaitves “can contribute to better financial inclusion as a basis for providing a better quality of life for the entire community.”
Brian A. Nichols, US Ambassador to Peru, discusses how economic and commercial ties have deepened with the 2009 entry into force of the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. The volume and diversity of trade in both directions has grown with two-way trade almost doubling from $9 billion in 2009 to $16 billion in 2014. Peru is a participant, along with the United States, in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations.
Brian A. Nichols, US Ambassador to Peru, discusses how economic and commercial ties have deepened with the 2009 entry into force of the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. The volume and diversity of trade in both directions has grown with two-way trade almost doubling from $9 billion in 2009 to $16 billion in 2014. Peru is a participant, along with the United States, in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations.
Ali Majedi, Ambassador of Iran to Germany, provides insight into the current state of Iran’s international relations and the deal signed between Iran and the E3+3 group of nations, in which Iranian President Hassan Rouhani saw an opportunity to tear down the ‘wall of mistrust’ that has separated the country from the rest of the world over the last decade. On July 14 the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) established a set of commitments “that will ensure the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear program and the comprehensive lifting of all sanctions”, paving the way for a total normalization of relations with the West. A normalization that, as the agreement is implemented and sanctions lifted, is to span into other areas such as trade and investment.
Ali Majedi, Ambassador of Iran to Germany, provides insight into the current state of Iran’s international relations and the deal signed between Iran and the E3+3 group of nations, in which Iranian President Hassan Rouhani saw an opportunity to tear down the ‘wall of mistrust’ that has separated the country from the rest of the world over the last decade. On July 14 the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) established a set of commitments “that will ensure the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear program and the comprehensive lifting of all sanctions”, paving the way for a total normalization of relations with the West. A normalization that, as the agreement is implemented and sanctions lifted, is to span into other areas such as trade and investment.
Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'allah, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, launched UAE shipbuilder Gulf Craft’s largest-ever superyacht, whose specifications place it in a class of its own.
Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'allah, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, launched UAE shipbuilder Gulf Craft’s largest-ever superyacht, whose specifications place it in a class of its own.
In an exclusive interview, Hiroyasu Takei, Chairman and CEO of the Oak Capital Corporation, outlines why he is so bullish on Abenomics, Japan’s economic revitalization, and listed SMEs in particular. Tokyo-based Oak Capital Corporation is Japan’s premier specialist in investing in undervalued SMEs and infusing them with the capital and management expertise that allows them to grow by an average of 500%.
In an exclusive interview, Hiroyasu Takei, Chairman and CEO of the Oak Capital Corporation, outlines why he is so bullish on Abenomics, Japan’s economic revitalization, and listed SMEs in particular. Tokyo-based Oak Capital Corporation is Japan’s premier specialist in investing in undervalued SMEs and infusing them with the capital and management expertise that allows them to grow by an average of 500%.
