Launched in 2008, Colopl, Inc. is now one of Japan’s largest mobile game developers having consistently delivered quality entertainment to a large number of users. President and CEO Naruatsu Baba explains how it is looking to repeat its first-mover advantage gained in providing content in mobile gaming in the virtual reality (VR) sector with its $50-million Colopl VR Fund targeting investment in all VR-related categories such as software, hardware, and development tools and equipment.
Launched in 2008, Colopl, Inc. is now one of Japan’s largest mobile game developers having consistently delivered quality entertainment to a large number of users. President and CEO Naruatsu Baba explains how it is looking to repeat its first-mover advantage gained in providing content in mobile gaming in the virtual reality (VR) sector with its $50-million Colopl VR Fund targeting investment in all VR-related categories such as software, hardware, and development tools and equipment.
Founded in July 2009 to promote innovation, encourage entrepreneurialism and inspire R&D synergies for the following 15 years, the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) is helping improve Japan’s commercial competitiveness and investing in startups and venture companies, at home and abroad. Chairman & CEO Toshiyuki Shiga explains the impact the corporation is having and where its focus is sharpening for its next seven years.
Founded in July 2009 to promote innovation, encourage entrepreneurialism and inspire R&D synergies for the following 15 years, the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) is helping improve Japan’s commercial competitiveness and investing in startups and venture companies, at home and abroad. Chairman & CEO Toshiyuki Shiga explains the impact the corporation is having and where its focus is sharpening for its next seven years.
Regionally renowned for quality and timely construction and its local training and staff development programs, Roko Construction is open to further expansion and partnerships. Director Derek Claassen assesses Rwanda’s ongoing infrastructure building efforts, some of the bottlenecks to greater regional integration, the advantages of Roko having its own materials manufacturing plants, its extensive in-house skill sets, and its signature building projects making their mark on Rwanda’s infrastructure and human resource pool.
Regionally renowned for quality and timely construction and its local training and staff development programs, Roko Construction is open to further expansion and partnerships. Director Derek Claassen assesses Rwanda’s ongoing infrastructure building efforts, some of the bottlenecks to greater regional integration, the advantages of Roko having its own materials manufacturing plants, its extensive in-house skill sets, and its signature building projects making their mark on Rwanda’s infrastructure and human resource pool.
I&M Bank’s footprint in the East African region currently covers Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, with a presence in Uganda also on the horizon. Its customers are drawn to its technology, capacity building, and knowledge sharing across the region. Managing Director Robin C. Bairstow discusses the bank’s upcoming IPO, its focus on building up local expertise, and its wider view of how to provide support for SMEs.
I&M Bank’s footprint in the East African region currently covers Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, with a presence in Uganda also on the horizon. Its customers are drawn to its technology, capacity building, and knowledge sharing across the region. Managing Director Robin C. Bairstow discusses the bank’s upcoming IPO, its focus on building up local expertise, and its wider view of how to provide support for SMEs.
Uruguay’s leading producer of chlorine, caustic soda and byproducts through the electrolysis of sodium chloride (salt), Efice makes a significant contribution to not only the country’s industrial sector, but also its health and various other not-so-obvious areas. President of the proudly Uruguayan family-run business Néstor Gómez Alcorta reveals the innovative developments taking shape from its extensive research and development efforts, which include tripling production with reduced energy costs, increasing agricultural productivity by 10%, and converting waste products into raw material for photovoltaic panels.
Uruguay’s leading producer of chlorine, caustic soda and byproducts through the electrolysis of sodium chloride (salt), Efice makes a significant contribution to not only the country’s industrial sector, but also its health and various other not-so-obvious areas. President of the proudly Uruguayan family-run business Néstor Gómez Alcorta reveals the innovative developments taking shape from its extensive research and development efforts, which include tripling production with reduced energy costs, increasing agricultural productivity by 10%, and converting waste products into raw material for photovoltaic panels.
Manga and anime content provider Shueisha is one of Japan’s leading publishing houses. Established in 1926, it has since expanded its operations into a full publishing company producing general magazines, comics, picture books and dictionaries, as well as collection volumes, literature books, alongside history and arts collections. It also operates portal sites that include women’s magazines and comics, and a mail-order site to sell items listed in fashion magazines. President Marue Horiuchi explains the company’s international strategy, varied acitivities, and flourishing partnerships bringing Japanese media to a wider audience.
Manga and anime content provider Shueisha is one of Japan’s leading publishing houses. Established in 1926, it has since expanded its operations into a full publishing company producing general magazines, comics, picture books and dictionaries, as well as collection volumes, literature books, alongside history and arts collections. It also operates portal sites that include women’s magazines and comics, and a mail-order site to sell items listed in fashion magazines. President Marue Horiuchi explains the company’s international strategy, varied acitivities, and flourishing partnerships bringing Japanese media to a wider audience.
CEO Tineyi Emmanuel Mawocha and Acting CEO Germaine Mukamusana of Urwego Opportunity Bank Rwanda explain the financial inclusion efforts being made by the bank and the far-reaching impact of its sustainability-focused services, such as its ‘mHose-mVisa’ mobile wallet and e-banking facilities, on Rwandans' lives in rural areas.
CEO Tineyi Emmanuel Mawocha and Acting CEO Germaine Mukamusana of Urwego Opportunity Bank Rwanda explain the financial inclusion efforts being made by the bank and the far-reaching impact of its sustainability-focused services, such as its ‘mHose-mVisa’ mobile wallet and e-banking facilities, on Rwandans' lives in rural areas.
Rwanda’s award-winning Water and Sanitation Corporation Ltd (WASAC) has made some outstanding achievements in streamlining and improving the efficiency of its operations, and has ensured every business in Rwanda has access to water and sanitation. CEO James C. Sano explains the leaps and bounds the company has made, its teamwork and collaborations that are ensuring its success is ongoing, and what opportunities lie ahead for investors in both the sector and Rwanda as a whole.
Rwanda’s award-winning Water and Sanitation Corporation Ltd (WASAC) has made some outstanding achievements in streamlining and improving the efficiency of its operations, and has ensured every business in Rwanda has access to water and sanitation. CEO James C. Sano explains the leaps and bounds the company has made, its teamwork and collaborations that are ensuring its success is ongoing, and what opportunities lie ahead for investors in both the sector and Rwanda as a whole.
Immersed in the East African private sector, Dennis Karera explains the close interrelation between East African countries and the collaborations between their public and private sectors that are spurring a dynamic business environment with a host of exciting investment opportunities, with the real estate sector as a prime example of international interest gaining pace from countries in Europe and the US.
Immersed in the East African private sector, Dennis Karera explains the close interrelation between East African countries and the collaborations between their public and private sectors that are spurring a dynamic business environment with a host of exciting investment opportunities, with the real estate sector as a prime example of international interest gaining pace from countries in Europe and the US.
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) aims to make a tangible contribution to Rwanda’s cross-sectorial activities by reducing the trade deficit the country is currently experiencing, with many of the bank’s projects focused on boosting inter-regional and continental trade. Alex Kanyankole looks at how BRD is making an impact by collaborating closely with the private sector, putting an emphasis on critical economic growth sectors, the changes in mindsets needed to transform agriculture, and the first year of BRD’s successfully reorganized structure.
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) aims to make a tangible contribution to Rwanda’s cross-sectorial activities by reducing the trade deficit the country is currently experiencing, with many of the bank’s projects focused on boosting inter-regional and continental trade. Alex Kanyankole looks at how BRD is making an impact by collaborating closely with the private sector, putting an emphasis on critical economic growth sectors, the changes in mindsets needed to transform agriculture, and the first year of BRD’s successfully reorganized structure.
