You might not have heard about Onward Holdings, but you will surely recognize names such as Jean-Paul Gaultier, Michael Kors or Jil Sander – all of them related to Onward Holdings. Today, as Chairman Takeshi Hirouchi explains, after years producing leading luxury brands all over the world, Onward Holdings aims for fashion conglomeratization and pushing the image and quality of Japanese products in overseas markets.
You might not have heard about Onward Holdings, but you will surely recognize names such as Jean-Paul Gaultier, Michael Kors or Jil Sander – all of them related to Onward Holdings. Today, as Chairman Takeshi Hirouchi explains, after years producing leading luxury brands all over the world, Onward Holdings aims for fashion conglomeratization and pushing the image and quality of Japanese products in overseas markets.
Keizo Morikawa, the head of Japan’s Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd., explains how the company has its sights set on becoming a vertically integrated global energy company and striking the right balance between its upstream and downstream activities, as well as getting involved in wind power as a prime area for developing today’s and tomorrow’s energy generation.
Keizo Morikawa, the head of Japan’s Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd., explains how the company has its sights set on becoming a vertically integrated global energy company and striking the right balance between its upstream and downstream activities, as well as getting involved in wind power as a prime area for developing today’s and tomorrow’s energy generation.
Biotechnology has been identified as a potential new growth engine for the Korean economy, as the government grapples with a decline in traditional exports. The country has one of the most advanced medical systems in Asia. Dr Jeong-Sun Seo, President of the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization (KoreaBio), outlines his vision for the sector based on the optimization of technology for the development of precision medicine that can benefit people across Asia.
Biotechnology has been identified as a potential new growth engine for the Korean economy, as the government grapples with a decline in traditional exports. The country has one of the most advanced medical systems in Asia. Dr Jeong-Sun Seo, President of the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization (KoreaBio), outlines his vision for the sector based on the optimization of technology for the development of precision medicine that can benefit people across Asia.
Crane Bank is Uganda’s largest locally owned commercial bank and part of the Ruparelia Group of Companies, which works in different sectors such as insurance, hospitality, education, media, horticulture, property ownership and management. Managing Director Edigold Monday explains the potential it sees in Rwanda, the ease with which it set up operations in the country, and how Crane Bank Rwanda differentiates itself from the competition.
Crane Bank is Uganda’s largest locally owned commercial bank and part of the Ruparelia Group of Companies, which works in different sectors such as insurance, hospitality, education, media, horticulture, property ownership and management. Managing Director Edigold Monday explains the potential it sees in Rwanda, the ease with which it set up operations in the country, and how Crane Bank Rwanda differentiates itself from the competition.
Choya has become synonymous with umeshu, the traditional Japanese liqueur made from the plum-like ume fruit, and the market leader now is available in more than 60 countries worldwide. CEO Shigehiro Kondo explains what makes Choya so unique, its latest range of tasty award-winning products, and how it is looking at new opportunities in domestic and overseas markets.
Choya has become synonymous with umeshu, the traditional Japanese liqueur made from the plum-like ume fruit, and the market leader now is available in more than 60 countries worldwide. CEO Shigehiro Kondo explains what makes Choya so unique, its latest range of tasty award-winning products, and how it is looking at new opportunities in domestic and overseas markets.
Akagera Aviation is creating a Center of Excellence in Aviation that will train not only future pilots but also aviation technicians, engineers, airport managers, and other in-demand professionals the industry needs. Managing Director Patrick Nkulikiyimfura provides an insight into the strengthening air connections taking shape in East Africa, and the new types of air services his company is introducing to Rwanda.
Akagera Aviation is creating a Center of Excellence in Aviation that will train not only future pilots but also aviation technicians, engineers, airport managers, and other in-demand professionals the industry needs. Managing Director Patrick Nkulikiyimfura provides an insight into the strengthening air connections taking shape in East Africa, and the new types of air services his company is introducing to Rwanda.
According to James Gatera, CEO of one of Rwanda's leading private sector companies, Crystal Ventures Ltd, “There are opportunities for everyone here, huge opportunities.” His company’s motto – Create Wealth, Improve Lives – has spurred business investments that have had a significant impact on Rwanda’s socioeconomic landscape and created opportunities in unexplored sectors with high returns. He discusses the country’s private sector potential with The Worldfolio.
According to James Gatera, CEO of one of Rwanda's leading private sector companies, Crystal Ventures Ltd, “There are opportunities for everyone here, huge opportunities.” His company’s motto – Create Wealth, Improve Lives – has spurred business investments that have had a significant impact on Rwanda’s socioeconomic landscape and created opportunities in unexplored sectors with high returns. He discusses the country’s private sector potential with The Worldfolio.
Rwanda’s government has now taken the role of an enabler, not a competitor, to the private sector by working with it to unearth the country’s full agricultural potential – particularly in niche markets, such as producing traceable, origin-certified products for which consumers are prepared to pay extra. CEO of the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB) Bill Kayonga explains the enabling stance the government is now employing to help private investors add value to the sector and encourage youth involvement through investing in technological training and innovative yielding techniques.
Rwanda’s government has now taken the role of an enabler, not a competitor, to the private sector by working with it to unearth the country’s full agricultural potential – particularly in niche markets, such as producing traceable, origin-certified products for which consumers are prepared to pay extra. CEO of the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB) Bill Kayonga explains the enabling stance the government is now employing to help private investors add value to the sector and encourage youth involvement through investing in technological training and innovative yielding techniques.
Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr Gerardine Mukeshimana revelas the vast opportunities for investment in developing and adding value to the sector, particularly in mechanization, machinery and public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr Gerardine Mukeshimana revelas the vast opportunities for investment in developing and adding value to the sector, particularly in mechanization, machinery and public-private partnerships (PPPs).
National flag carrier RwandAir is enabling the country’s aspiring pilots, engineers and technicians to get off the ground through its successful partnership with Ethiopian Airlines Training School. Deputy CEO of RwandAir Jean Paul Nyirubutama explains how the internationally certified airline is boosting Rwanda’s air connectivity, its aim to increase annual passenger six-fold by 2020, and its focus on hospitality, safety and reliability.
National flag carrier RwandAir is enabling the country’s aspiring pilots, engineers and technicians to get off the ground through its successful partnership with Ethiopian Airlines Training School. Deputy CEO of RwandAir Jean Paul Nyirubutama explains how the internationally certified airline is boosting Rwanda’s air connectivity, its aim to increase annual passenger six-fold by 2020, and its focus on hospitality, safety and reliability.
