The construction and civil engineering side of Ohmoto Gumi has been involved in some of Japan’s highly symbolic infrastructure projects: Shinkansen, the offshore airport in Haneda, and high-speed highways, among others. It also has a successful environmental improvement business and insurance agency to its credit. President Mampei Ohmoto discusses what’s behind the company’s record profits in 2015 and its drive to make modern Japan beautiful.
The construction and civil engineering side of Ohmoto Gumi has been involved in some of Japan’s highly symbolic infrastructure projects: Shinkansen, the offshore airport in Haneda, and high-speed highways, among others. It also has a successful environmental improvement business and insurance agency to its credit. President Mampei Ohmoto discusses what’s behind the company’s record profits in 2015 and its drive to make modern Japan beautiful.
One of Japan’s largest publishers and particuarly well known for its manga and light novel content, the Kadokawa Corporation aims to become a truly global entertainment enterprise with a focus on overseas expansion and the development of content-based platforms, such as its industry-wide e-book distribution platform BookWalker. Kadokawa has also always been at the forefront of highlighting and showcasing niche areas, where there is tremendous interest, and bringing it into mainstream. Shinichiro Inoue, Representative Director & Senior Managing Executive Officer, explains how it is expanding its business with a media-mix strategy to better promote exciting cultural content in Japan and around the globe.
One of Japan’s largest publishers and particuarly well known for its manga and light novel content, the Kadokawa Corporation aims to become a truly global entertainment enterprise with a focus on overseas expansion and the development of content-based platforms, such as its industry-wide e-book distribution platform BookWalker. Kadokawa has also always been at the forefront of highlighting and showcasing niche areas, where there is tremendous interest, and bringing it into mainstream. Shinichiro Inoue, Representative Director & Senior Managing Executive Officer, explains how it is expanding its business with a media-mix strategy to better promote exciting cultural content in Japan and around the globe.
Renowned for its mining potential and looking to diversify away from its reliance on copper, the DRC offers a phenomenal variety of exploitable minerals: more than 1,000 in fact. This wealth, as regulated by the mining code produced by the government, has made this sector a real engine of economic growth. General Manager Athanase Mwamba explains how Cominiere holds 30 exploration permits and is actively looking for partners to tap into this wealth of opportunity.
Renowned for its mining potential and looking to diversify away from its reliance on copper, the DRC offers a phenomenal variety of exploitable minerals: more than 1,000 in fact. This wealth, as regulated by the mining code produced by the government, has made this sector a real engine of economic growth. General Manager Athanase Mwamba explains how Cominiere holds 30 exploration permits and is actively looking for partners to tap into this wealth of opportunity.
Continually producing content full of originality and creativity, from TV and internet channels to silver-screen blockbusters, printed publications or museum exhibitions, Fuji Media Holdings , Inc. (FMH) has been at the head of Japan’s content-media industry for decades. Chairman and CEO Hisashi Hieda provides an in-depth look at Japan’s media industry and the huge range of areas where FMH has not only made a contribution but excelled in its execution.
Continually producing content full of originality and creativity, from TV and internet channels to silver-screen blockbusters, printed publications or museum exhibitions, Fuji Media Holdings , Inc. (FMH) has been at the head of Japan’s content-media industry for decades. Chairman and CEO Hisashi Hieda provides an in-depth look at Japan’s media industry and the huge range of areas where FMH has not only made a contribution but excelled in its execution.
Using state-of-the-art roll-on roll-off (RORO) ships, RKK Line capitalizes on its location on Okinawa prefecture to specialize in providing maritime transportation and logistics services that connect Japan’s mainland not only with nearby Taiwan, but also further afield through its network of international partners. Chairman Hiromi Yamashiro discusses the company’s expanding fleet, attention to environmental efficiency and technology, and strategic alliances that create a bridge between Japan, Asia and the rest of the world.
Using state-of-the-art roll-on roll-off (RORO) ships, RKK Line capitalizes on its location on Okinawa prefecture to specialize in providing maritime transportation and logistics services that connect Japan’s mainland not only with nearby Taiwan, but also further afield through its network of international partners. Chairman Hiromi Yamashiro discusses the company’s expanding fleet, attention to environmental efficiency and technology, and strategic alliances that create a bridge between Japan, Asia and the rest of the world.
GungHo Online has become one of Japan’s largest mobile game companies. With some of the most downloaded games in the smartphone market, including Puzzle & Dragons, GungHo Online has been partnering with some of the biggest names in the sector, from Nintendo and Gameloft to Square Enix and Sony. Founder, President and CEO Kazuki Morishita explains the keys that have made GungHo Online reach the leading position it holds today.
GungHo Online has become one of Japan’s largest mobile game companies. With some of the most downloaded games in the smartphone market, including Puzzle & Dragons, GungHo Online has been partnering with some of the biggest names in the sector, from Nintendo and Gameloft to Square Enix and Sony. Founder, President and CEO Kazuki Morishita explains the keys that have made GungHo Online reach the leading position it holds today.
In nearly 95 years, Tokyu Corporation has become a key player in reshaping and rebuilding Japan, and particularly in the Tokyo area. The synergies between its railway operations and its real estate and lifestyle services businesses have led to creating one of Japan’s most prominent infrastructure companies, comprising more than 230 companies and operating approximately 400 businesses. President & Representative Director Hirofumi Nomoto explains what differentiates the model created by the Japanese private railway operator and land developer from those of its contemporaries overseas, and also its ambitions for Shibuya as a global ‘entertainment city’.
In nearly 95 years, Tokyu Corporation has become a key player in reshaping and rebuilding Japan, and particularly in the Tokyo area. The synergies between its railway operations and its real estate and lifestyle services businesses have led to creating one of Japan’s most prominent infrastructure companies, comprising more than 230 companies and operating approximately 400 businesses. President & Representative Director Hirofumi Nomoto explains what differentiates the model created by the Japanese private railway operator and land developer from those of its contemporaries overseas, and also its ambitions for Shibuya as a global ‘entertainment city’.
Taking on the European Union Presidency at a time when some of its members are having a crisis of faith as to whether the union has a viable future may seem like a poisoned chalice, but it is a challenge – and an opportunity – that Malta is looking forward to meeting with diplomacy and transparency. Maltese Parliamentary Secretary for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds Dr Ian Borg explains what is coming up for Malta at the helm of the EU and how it will handle the political hot potato that is Brexit.
Taking on the European Union Presidency at a time when some of its members are having a crisis of faith as to whether the union has a viable future may seem like a poisoned chalice, but it is a challenge – and an opportunity – that Malta is looking forward to meeting with diplomacy and transparency. Maltese Parliamentary Secretary for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds Dr Ian Borg explains what is coming up for Malta at the helm of the EU and how it will handle the political hot potato that is Brexit.
Rwanda has the resources, leadership and determination to change global misconceptions of Africa’s current and future capacity for highly lucrative regional business, trade and industry, asserts Benjamin Gasamagera, Chairman of Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation and Managing Director of start-up incubator Safari Center. He discusses with The Worldfolio the importance of regional integration and determination from leaders and the public alike in Africa to adding value to its wealth of resources, and Rwanda’s potential to change misguided global mindsets through putting words into action.
Rwanda has the resources, leadership and determination to change global misconceptions of Africa’s current and future capacity for highly lucrative regional business, trade and industry, asserts Benjamin Gasamagera, Chairman of Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation and Managing Director of start-up incubator Safari Center. He discusses with The Worldfolio the importance of regional integration and determination from leaders and the public alike in Africa to adding value to its wealth of resources, and Rwanda’s potential to change misguided global mindsets through putting words into action.
United World talks to Indonesia’s Minister of Youth and Sports Imam Nahrawi to discuss the country’s success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, as well as the importance of Indonesia’s youth-demographic bonus.
United World talks to Indonesia’s Minister of Youth and Sports Imam Nahrawi to discuss the country’s success at the 2016 Rio Olympics, as well as the importance of Indonesia’s youth-demographic bonus.
