Rain Forest Alliance certified and ISO certified Rwanda Mountain Tea (RMT) is a prime example of Rwandan products representing a country that is starting to be known around the world for its quality products and services. General Manager Alain Kabeja discusses the rising awareness of RMT’s fine teas overseas, and how with better transportation links they could go down a treat in the huge US market.
Rain Forest Alliance certified and ISO certified Rwanda Mountain Tea (RMT) is a prime example of Rwandan products representing a country that is starting to be known around the world for its quality products and services. General Manager Alain Kabeja discusses the rising awareness of RMT’s fine teas overseas, and how with better transportation links they could go down a treat in the huge US market.
Synergistic collaborations between Rwanda’s public and private sectors in its ICT industry have added momentum to its development and support its objective of becoming a cashless society and middle-income country by 2020. They are also helping push regional integration efforts further for more seamless ICT interactions by both developers and consumers. Jean-Claude Gaga, CEO of RSwitch, explains the company’s tech innovations in Rwanda and that just as the government strove to set up a positive investment climate, RSwitch has done the connectivity groundwork to enable all financial entities to thrive.
Synergistic collaborations between Rwanda’s public and private sectors in its ICT industry have added momentum to its development and support its objective of becoming a cashless society and middle-income country by 2020. They are also helping push regional integration efforts further for more seamless ICT interactions by both developers and consumers. Jean-Claude Gaga, CEO of RSwitch, explains the company’s tech innovations in Rwanda and that just as the government strove to set up a positive investment climate, RSwitch has done the connectivity groundwork to enable all financial entities to thrive.
You have to embrace change with innovation – that is why Liquid Telecom is Africa’s digital future, affirms the company’s head, Sam K. Nkusi. It is no false claim: Liquid Telecom is now the largest single fiber network in sub-Saharan Africa, with over 40,000km spanning a dozen countries and growing by over 60km every week. Mr Nkusi looks at Rwanda’s positioning as a vital component in connecting African countries to each other and to the rest of the world, and its belief that all internet-related value-added services must now be for everyone, from school kids in built-up areas to grandparents in rural villages.
You have to embrace change with innovation – that is why Liquid Telecom is Africa’s digital future, affirms the company’s head, Sam K. Nkusi. It is no false claim: Liquid Telecom is now the largest single fiber network in sub-Saharan Africa, with over 40,000km spanning a dozen countries and growing by over 60km every week. Mr Nkusi looks at Rwanda’s positioning as a vital component in connecting African countries to each other and to the rest of the world, and its belief that all internet-related value-added services must now be for everyone, from school kids in built-up areas to grandparents in rural villages.
As the world economy develops, there will be more need for electricity and hence more opportunities for business growth for Japan’s NGK Insulators, whose advanced technology and know-how in the insulator industry – particularly in difficult-to-master ceramics-related areas – have earned it a leading market share worldwide. President Taku Oshima explains the importance of the company’s R&D to its industry-leading position and how it develops products that are ready with new technology so that when society faces problems or the next trend emerges, it has already created a total solution.
As the world economy develops, there will be more need for electricity and hence more opportunities for business growth for Japan’s NGK Insulators, whose advanced technology and know-how in the insulator industry – particularly in difficult-to-master ceramics-related areas – have earned it a leading market share worldwide. President Taku Oshima explains the importance of the company’s R&D to its industry-leading position and how it develops products that are ready with new technology so that when society faces problems or the next trend emerges, it has already created a total solution.
With the goal of being one of the world’s top seven companies in the elevator sector by 2030, Hyundai Elevator CEO Bob Jang discusses his firm’s bold plans for growth in emerging markets and elaborates on the principles that have underpinned the company’s rock-solid labor relations and seen it emerge as an aspirational career choice for ambitious young Koreans.
With the goal of being one of the world’s top seven companies in the elevator sector by 2030, Hyundai Elevator CEO Bob Jang discusses his firm’s bold plans for growth in emerging markets and elaborates on the principles that have underpinned the company’s rock-solid labor relations and seen it emerge as an aspirational career choice for ambitious young Koreans.
BGF Retail operates the largest network of convenience stores in South Korea through its CU brand. Its Chairman, Seok-Joh Hong, expands on his vision for the network of 10,000 CU stores to become an indispensable part of the daily lives of Koreans throughout the country, and hints at plans for expanding the uniquely Korean convenience store concept overseas.
BGF Retail operates the largest network of convenience stores in South Korea through its CU brand. Its Chairman, Seok-Joh Hong, expands on his vision for the network of 10,000 CU stores to become an indispensable part of the daily lives of Koreans throughout the country, and hints at plans for expanding the uniquely Korean convenience store concept overseas.
Involved mainly in the manufacture and sale of food items, particularly its popular confectionary lines, Bourbon Corporation is developing at least three new products every month and also has dealings in the insurance agency business and market research. President Yasushi Yoshida attributes the company’s success to its unwavering commitment to contribute to society and taking a long-term view of its activities, and here also shares his belief in ethical business practices and the company’s aims of entering the US market.
Involved mainly in the manufacture and sale of food items, particularly its popular confectionary lines, Bourbon Corporation is developing at least three new products every month and also has dealings in the insurance agency business and market research. President Yasushi Yoshida attributes the company’s success to its unwavering commitment to contribute to society and taking a long-term view of its activities, and here also shares his belief in ethical business practices and the company’s aims of entering the US market.
Integrated logistics service provider Kamigumi’s investment in smart terminals paid off, with a leap in revenues and further consolidation of its position as a trusted partner of some of the world’s biggest shippers. Having established itself in Asian and European markets, it is now bringing its port handling expertise to Mexico and the US. Chairman Masami Kubo provides the details, and also explains the diversity of other areas the company focuses on.
Integrated logistics service provider Kamigumi’s investment in smart terminals paid off, with a leap in revenues and further consolidation of its position as a trusted partner of some of the world’s biggest shippers. Having established itself in Asian and European markets, it is now bringing its port handling expertise to Mexico and the US. Chairman Masami Kubo provides the details, and also explains the diversity of other areas the company focuses on.
Dedicated to creating a clean air environment for everyone in the future, Kanken Techno is a multi-award-winning innovator of techniques to process industrial exhaust gases that is also turning its attentions to more effective deodorizing devices. President Hiroshi Imamura discusses the development of the company, its highly regarded after-sales and maintenance services, and the rise of its business overseas.
Dedicated to creating a clean air environment for everyone in the future, Kanken Techno is a multi-award-winning innovator of techniques to process industrial exhaust gases that is also turning its attentions to more effective deodorizing devices. President Hiroshi Imamura discusses the development of the company, its highly regarded after-sales and maintenance services, and the rise of its business overseas.
A leader in the life science and semiconductor markets, Japan’s JSR Corporation has in-depth expertise in polymer science and is an ideal partner for innovation-focused US businesses looking to enter Asian markets with a company that understands different cultures and practices. Its attention to quality has earned it the Intel Corporation’s prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement the seventh time in the past eight years. President Nobu Koshiba discusses the company’s growth and innovations, such as how its rubber for eco tires will save a lot of energy and reduce CO2 emissions, and where it’s headed next.
A leader in the life science and semiconductor markets, Japan’s JSR Corporation has in-depth expertise in polymer science and is an ideal partner for innovation-focused US businesses looking to enter Asian markets with a company that understands different cultures and practices. Its attention to quality has earned it the Intel Corporation’s prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement the seventh time in the past eight years. President Nobu Koshiba discusses the company’s growth and innovations, such as how its rubber for eco tires will save a lot of energy and reduce CO2 emissions, and where it’s headed next.
