An influence on international affairs, Italy plays a significant role in many of the world’s hotspots; for example it is seen as a great partner in the Middle East in particular. Following the success of the first ItalAfrica summit earlier this year, Italy’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mario Giro explains why Italy’s overseas focus is now even more fixed on building bilateral relations with African nations and why more countries should follow suit.
An influence on international affairs, Italy plays a significant role in many of the world’s hotspots; for example it is seen as a great partner in the Middle East in particular. Following the success of the first ItalAfrica summit earlier this year, Italy’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mario Giro explains why Italy’s overseas focus is now even more fixed on building bilateral relations with African nations and why more countries should follow suit.
Popular Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama is seen as someone who fights corruption, keeps bureaucracy simple, and always has the public’s interest at heart. United World asks Governor Ahok to discuss some of his smart city initiatives and their impact.
Popular Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama is seen as someone who fights corruption, keeps bureaucracy simple, and always has the public’s interest at heart. United World asks Governor Ahok to discuss some of his smart city initiatives and their impact.
For 55 years, HSK has been a pioneer in electrical discharge machining and produces the world’s most advanced pressing machines. It has constantly developed new technologies, exemplified in 2013 when it became the first company in the world capable of machining holes in curved material. It also invented the first completely chrome-free zinc-based anti-corrosion coating before anybody else. President & CEO discusses the innovation and monozukuri contributing to the company’s success and its openness to partnerships, particularly in the US.
For 55 years, HSK has been a pioneer in electrical discharge machining and produces the world’s most advanced pressing machines. It has constantly developed new technologies, exemplified in 2013 when it became the first company in the world capable of machining holes in curved material. It also invented the first completely chrome-free zinc-based anti-corrosion coating before anybody else. President & CEO discusses the innovation and monozukuri contributing to the company’s success and its openness to partnerships, particularly in the US.
Japan’s rapidly ageing population has significant implications for its pharmaceutical companies, which they will have to deal with earlier than their counterparts in other developed nations around the world. In addition, the Japanese government tried to pass reforms and laws last year to increase generic drug use by 80% by 2018. Dr Masayuki Mitsuka, CEO, President & RD of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp., explains the shifts, challenges and opportunities in the market, the great potential for and importance of international collaborations, and his company’s projected move into the massive US market.
Japan’s rapidly ageing population has significant implications for its pharmaceutical companies, which they will have to deal with earlier than their counterparts in other developed nations around the world. In addition, the Japanese government tried to pass reforms and laws last year to increase generic drug use by 80% by 2018. Dr Masayuki Mitsuka, CEO, President & RD of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp., explains the shifts, challenges and opportunities in the market, the great potential for and importance of international collaborations, and his company’s projected move into the massive US market.
In 1917, three of Japan's leading optical manufacturers merged to form a comprehensive, fully integrated optical company known as Nippon Kogaku K.K. On entering the camera market in 1948, striking images taken with Nikon equipment appeared in US media demonstrating the high quality of the company’s products and established it as one of the optical industry’s global leaders. President Kazuo Ushida explains the rise and expansion of Nikon into other business sectors, the impact of smartphone photography on the industry, and the part Nikon’s optical technology will play in the upcoming ‘robotics revolution’.
In 1917, three of Japan's leading optical manufacturers merged to form a comprehensive, fully integrated optical company known as Nippon Kogaku K.K. On entering the camera market in 1948, striking images taken with Nikon equipment appeared in US media demonstrating the high quality of the company’s products and established it as one of the optical industry’s global leaders. President Kazuo Ushida explains the rise and expansion of Nikon into other business sectors, the impact of smartphone photography on the industry, and the part Nikon’s optical technology will play in the upcoming ‘robotics revolution’.
Governor Jacques Mbadu explains the socioeconomic revitalization of Kongo Central Province in recent years and the multimillion-dollar investments, both public and private, that have been pouring into the province, and details the significant opportunities for investors in its tourism, agriculture, industry, mining and energy sectors.
Governor Jacques Mbadu explains the socioeconomic revitalization of Kongo Central Province in recent years and the multimillion-dollar investments, both public and private, that have been pouring into the province, and details the significant opportunities for investors in its tourism, agriculture, industry, mining and energy sectors.
Efforts in the DRC are redoubling to make the country’s long-delayed vision of building the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on the Congo River a reality. Bruno Kapandji Kalala, Project Director for the Agency for Grand Inga Development and Promotion Agency (Agence pour le Developpement et la Promotion du Projet Grand Inga, ADPI) explains what progress is being made on the project and how the government is encouraging the private sector to take part in a project that could be a major supplier of electricity across the continent.
Efforts in the DRC are redoubling to make the country’s long-delayed vision of building the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on the Congo River a reality. Bruno Kapandji Kalala, Project Director for the Agency for Grand Inga Development and Promotion Agency (Agence pour le Developpement et la Promotion du Projet Grand Inga, ADPI) explains what progress is being made on the project and how the government is encouraging the private sector to take part in a project that could be a major supplier of electricity across the continent.
Connecting locals and foreigners with Japan’s modern and ancient landmarks and cultural experiences, both in its major centers and increasingly in its lesser-known rural wonders, the Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. has played a significant role in expanding people’s knowledge, love and appreciation of Japan for more than a century. President Yoshizumi Nezu explains Tobu’s long-term view of helping diffuse Japan’s booming tourism sector to further-flung delights throughout the country and its plans for expansion.
Connecting locals and foreigners with Japan’s modern and ancient landmarks and cultural experiences, both in its major centers and increasingly in its lesser-known rural wonders, the Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. has played a significant role in expanding people’s knowledge, love and appreciation of Japan for more than a century. President Yoshizumi Nezu explains Tobu’s long-term view of helping diffuse Japan’s booming tourism sector to further-flung delights throughout the country and its plans for expansion.
Market-leading integrated resort (IR) developer Paradise Group is building Korea’s first IR near the international airport in Incheon at a cost of more than $1 billion. With the first phase of the development set to open in early 2017 and the final stages completed before the 2018 Winter Olympics, Chairman Phil-lip Chun is confident that Paradise City will be prove to be an enticing destination for people all over the world and a global beacon for K-culture and K-style.
Market-leading integrated resort (IR) developer Paradise Group is building Korea’s first IR near the international airport in Incheon at a cost of more than $1 billion. With the first phase of the development set to open in early 2017 and the final stages completed before the 2018 Winter Olympics, Chairman Phil-lip Chun is confident that Paradise City will be prove to be an enticing destination for people all over the world and a global beacon for K-culture and K-style.
Following a record-breaking year for FDI inflows in 2015, the head of Invest Korea, Yong Kook Kim, explains how the country intends to leverage on its FTAs with 52 countries and its highly educated workforce to continue to attract quality investment from foreign partners.
Following a record-breaking year for FDI inflows in 2015, the head of Invest Korea, Yong Kook Kim, explains how the country intends to leverage on its FTAs with 52 countries and its highly educated workforce to continue to attract quality investment from foreign partners.
