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.
A leader in multichannel pay-TV broadcasting and satellite communications, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation features the world’s first Ultra-HD 4K-dedicated commercial channels under satellite-based pay-TV broadcast and is Asia’s largest satellite communications operator. Representative Director, President & CEO Shinji Takada provides an insight into the next generation of broadcasting and the company’s focus on where current and future growth potential lies.
A leader in multichannel pay-TV broadcasting and satellite communications, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation features the world’s first Ultra-HD 4K-dedicated commercial channels under satellite-based pay-TV broadcast and is Asia’s largest satellite communications operator. Representative Director, President & CEO Shinji Takada provides an insight into the next generation of broadcasting and the company’s focus on where current and future growth potential lies.
Five years ago Mario Safari Rugambwa spotted a gap in the quality and quantity capabilities of Rwanda’s printing services and launched Touch Media Design Ltd to put that right. Now the company offers a wide array of printing and ICT services that receive such high demand that it sometimes needs to outsource. Mr Rugambwa explains the key role of ICT in Rwanda’s development and Touch Media Design’s plans to replicate its business model across Africa.
Five years ago Mario Safari Rugambwa spotted a gap in the quality and quantity capabilities of Rwanda’s printing services and launched Touch Media Design Ltd to put that right. Now the company offers a wide array of printing and ICT services that receive such high demand that it sometimes needs to outsource. Mr Rugambwa explains the key role of ICT in Rwanda’s development and Touch Media Design’s plans to replicate its business model across Africa.
Japan’s top research institute RIKEN has a long-term approach to research and development and produced significant findings over the past century that have helped make it the number one in the world in several scientific disciplines. Featuring state-of-the-art facilities, including one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, the K computer, and SACLA, which produces some of the most advanced X-ray images possible, it is tasked with maximizing research output. President Hiroshi Matsumoto looks at some of the institute’s landmark moments, breakthroughs, and innovative avenues of research in progress, as well as plans to connect with academia and industry in the US.
Japan’s top research institute RIKEN has a long-term approach to research and development and produced significant findings over the past century that have helped make it the number one in the world in several scientific disciplines. Featuring state-of-the-art facilities, including one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, the K computer, and SACLA, which produces some of the most advanced X-ray images possible, it is tasked with maximizing research output. President Hiroshi Matsumoto looks at some of the institute’s landmark moments, breakthroughs, and innovative avenues of research in progress, as well as plans to connect with academia and industry in the US.
Innovative and affordable pharmaceuticals, many of which are now market leaders in some 20 Latin American countries, are the results of great investment and foresight by Mega Pharma to set up its labs in Uruguay and effectively blaze a trail for the previously ‘unthinkable’ sector in the country. CEO Gianclaudio Broggi reflects on the impact of Mega Pharma and how its high quality standards hold up to any international inspection.
Innovative and affordable pharmaceuticals, many of which are now market leaders in some 20 Latin American countries, are the results of great investment and foresight by Mega Pharma to set up its labs in Uruguay and effectively blaze a trail for the previously ‘unthinkable’ sector in the country. CEO Gianclaudio Broggi reflects on the impact of Mega Pharma and how its high quality standards hold up to any international inspection.
Collaborating with international clients such as Disney, Universal and Six Flags, Sansei Technologies has built up a solid reputation for the quality of its amusement rides and stage installations for theaters, concert halls and opera houses throughout the design, implementation and maintenance stages. It has also amassed a wealth of unique know-how in the industry since it started in 1951. President & CEO Makoto Nakagawa provides an insight into this niche sector, its partnership potential for companies looking at the Southeast Asian market, and its vision “to create a unique global enterprise”.
Collaborating with international clients such as Disney, Universal and Six Flags, Sansei Technologies has built up a solid reputation for the quality of its amusement rides and stage installations for theaters, concert halls and opera houses throughout the design, implementation and maintenance stages. It has also amassed a wealth of unique know-how in the industry since it started in 1951. President & CEO Makoto Nakagawa provides an insight into this niche sector, its partnership potential for companies looking at the Southeast Asian market, and its vision “to create a unique global enterprise”.
Video game developer, publisher and distributor Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. is best known for its role-playing games and internationally renowned franchises, including Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Tomb Raider, and the legendary Space Invaders. President & Representative Director Yosuke Matsuda discusses its ever-sharpening focus on free-to-play and premium apps for smartphones, and the impact of developments such as virtually reality and augmented reality in the rapidly changing industry.
Video game developer, publisher and distributor Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. is best known for its role-playing games and internationally renowned franchises, including Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Tomb Raider, and the legendary Space Invaders. President & Representative Director Yosuke Matsuda discusses its ever-sharpening focus on free-to-play and premium apps for smartphones, and the impact of developments such as virtually reality and augmented reality in the rapidly changing industry.
Japan’s food-processing firm Nasco prides itself on the high quality of its ‘blockbuster’ foods and machinery, and insists on bringing the best in European technology to Japan and adapting it to suit market needs for both Japanese and foreign tastes. President Gotaro Nakamura compares the markets in Japan, Europe and the US, and explains why M&As are off the table for Nasco’s future growth.
Japan’s food-processing firm Nasco prides itself on the high quality of its ‘blockbuster’ foods and machinery, and insists on bringing the best in European technology to Japan and adapting it to suit market needs for both Japanese and foreign tastes. President Gotaro Nakamura compares the markets in Japan, Europe and the US, and explains why M&As are off the table for Nasco’s future growth.
Rwanda’s leading entrepreneur Sina Gérard is the founder of Sina Gerard Urwibutso Enterprise, among whose products is the highly successful and extra hot Akabanga chilli oil. Having built up his agri-business empire from scratch, Mr Gérard is keen to inspire other budding entrepreneurs and innovative minds to launch their own businesses too. Here he discusses the company’s challenges and successes, his foundation college encouraging innovation in the country’s youth, and his desire to make a difference in Rwanda by providing farmers with more business opportunities.
Rwanda’s leading entrepreneur Sina Gérard is the founder of Sina Gerard Urwibutso Enterprise, among whose products is the highly successful and extra hot Akabanga chilli oil. Having built up his agri-business empire from scratch, Mr Gérard is keen to inspire other budding entrepreneurs and innovative minds to launch their own businesses too. Here he discusses the company’s challenges and successes, his foundation college encouraging innovation in the country’s youth, and his desire to make a difference in Rwanda by providing farmers with more business opportunities.
