New laws being introduced in Sierra Leone and awareness-raising efforts by companies are expected to give a substantial boost to its insurance sector, which currently has very low penetration and high scope for growth. Acting MD of one of the country’s top three insurers, the NIC, Ronald K. Hingston looks at the challenges and opportunities in the country’s insurance sector and discusses NIC’s planned privatization and listing on the Sierra Leone Stock Exchange.
New laws being introduced in Sierra Leone and awareness-raising efforts by companies are expected to give a substantial boost to its insurance sector, which currently has very low penetration and high scope for growth. Acting MD of one of the country’s top three insurers, the NIC, Ronald K. Hingston looks at the challenges and opportunities in the country’s insurance sector and discusses NIC’s planned privatization and listing on the Sierra Leone Stock Exchange.
An active member of the African hospitality sector, the presence of the Radisson Blu brand in Freetown signals to the world that Sierra Leone is a safe and secure destination for all visitors, businesspeople and tourists alike. General Manager Johan Klang discusses the hotel’s symbolism of the country’s potential to develop its tourism to the world, how it blends the brand’s renowned features with local traditions, and its resolute stance to remain open during the EVD outbreak and be part of the nation’s recovery.
An active member of the African hospitality sector, the presence of the Radisson Blu brand in Freetown signals to the world that Sierra Leone is a safe and secure destination for all visitors, businesspeople and tourists alike. General Manager Johan Klang discusses the hotel’s symbolism of the country’s potential to develop its tourism to the world, how it blends the brand’s renowned features with local traditions, and its resolute stance to remain open during the EVD outbreak and be part of the nation’s recovery.
An outstanding safety, reliability and performance record has made Japan’s high-speed Shinkansen an international symbol of its innovation, precision and technological ambition. President of the Central Japan Railway Company Koei Tsuge discusses the impact it has had on the country, its milestones achieved, and the latest developments on the next-generation maglev system.
An outstanding safety, reliability and performance record has made Japan’s high-speed Shinkansen an international symbol of its innovation, precision and technological ambition. President of the Central Japan Railway Company Koei Tsuge discusses the impact it has had on the country, its milestones achieved, and the latest developments on the next-generation maglev system.
José Manuel Hernández, Peru’s Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation, discusses how the country will drive agricultural exports by supporting small-scale farmers, promoting its products in countries with whom it has free trade deals, and attracting US investment in agro-industry, forestry and dams.
José Manuel Hernández, Peru’s Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation, discusses how the country will drive agricultural exports by supporting small-scale farmers, promoting its products in countries with whom it has free trade deals, and attracting US investment in agro-industry, forestry and dams.
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.
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.
