Corporations are continually searching for ways to cut labor costs and the result is a greater global embrace of robotic technology, particularly in light of aging populations putting more pressure on shortages in the workforce. Eiji Takagi, President of Robotic Biology Institute Inc. (RBI), discusses the rise of robotics and the huge growth coming to the US market in particular.
Corporations are continually searching for ways to cut labor costs and the result is a greater global embrace of robotic technology, particularly in light of aging populations putting more pressure on shortages in the workforce. Eiji Takagi, President of Robotic Biology Institute Inc. (RBI), discusses the rise of robotics and the huge growth coming to the US market in particular.
Since South Africa’s PPC bought a majority stake in Cimerwa in 2013, the Rwandan company has boosted manufacturing capacity six-fold, from 100,000 to 600,000 tons a year through its brand new state-of-the-art factory, and has been appointed by the government as one of the 15 key companies that would drive the “Made in Rwanda” program.
Since South Africa’s PPC bought a majority stake in Cimerwa in 2013, the Rwandan company has boosted manufacturing capacity six-fold, from 100,000 to 600,000 tons a year through its brand new state-of-the-art factory, and has been appointed by the government as one of the 15 key companies that would drive the “Made in Rwanda” program.
The city of Bandung is the capital and economic heart of West Java. In this interview with The Worldfolio, Mayor Ridwan Kamil, a former architect and lecturer, discusses how Bandung has become Indonesia’s ‘smart city’ and a hub for ICT and the creative economy. He also discusses project financing and invites investors to be a part of the city’s remarkable transformation.
The city of Bandung is the capital and economic heart of West Java. In this interview with The Worldfolio, Mayor Ridwan Kamil, a former architect and lecturer, discusses how Bandung has become Indonesia’s ‘smart city’ and a hub for ICT and the creative economy. He also discusses project financing and invites investors to be a part of the city’s remarkable transformation.
Panin Bank is Indonesia’s eighth largest bank in terms of assets, and has been publicly traded on the Indonesian Stock Exchange since 1982. In this interview, President Director Mr Herwidayatmo praises the policies of President Jokowi’s administration and explains how the bank is dealing with non-performing loans in the face of slower business activity. He also speaks about working with Dubai Islamic Bank to extend Panin’s Islamic banking unit, Panin Syariah, which became the first full-fledged Islamic lender on the stock exchange in 2014, with an initial public offering (IPO) of shares valued at 475 billion rupiah ($39.3 million).
Panin Bank is Indonesia’s eighth largest bank in terms of assets, and has been publicly traded on the Indonesian Stock Exchange since 1982. In this interview, President Director Mr Herwidayatmo praises the policies of President Jokowi’s administration and explains how the bank is dealing with non-performing loans in the face of slower business activity. He also speaks about working with Dubai Islamic Bank to extend Panin’s Islamic banking unit, Panin Syariah, which became the first full-fledged Islamic lender on the stock exchange in 2014, with an initial public offering (IPO) of shares valued at 475 billion rupiah ($39.3 million).
Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province, whose two largest islands are Lombok and Sumbawa, is encouraging its youth and SMEs with a plan to create 100,000 new entrepreneurs. It is also looking to maximize the maritime potential of the Lombok Strait, and in tourism it sees no problem in hitting its target of boosting visitor numbers by 50%. Governor Muhammad Zainul Majdi has the details.
Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province, whose two largest islands are Lombok and Sumbawa, is encouraging its youth and SMEs with a plan to create 100,000 new entrepreneurs. It is also looking to maximize the maritime potential of the Lombok Strait, and in tourism it sees no problem in hitting its target of boosting visitor numbers by 50%. Governor Muhammad Zainul Majdi has the details.
General Ryamizard Ryacudu, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense, discusses the country’s current strategies in defense, including equipment modernization, and enhanced protection against “factual and non-factual threats”.
General Ryamizard Ryacudu, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense, discusses the country’s current strategies in defense, including equipment modernization, and enhanced protection against “factual and non-factual threats”.
Dr Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Indonesia’s former Finance Minister and current Minister of National Development Planning, discusses the recent tax amnesty legislation and current economic prospects for Indonesia after the announcement of 12 economic policy packages, as well as Indonesia’s role in hosting the recent 12th World Islamic Economic Forum in Jakarta.
Dr Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Indonesia’s former Finance Minister and current Minister of National Development Planning, discusses the recent tax amnesty legislation and current economic prospects for Indonesia after the announcement of 12 economic policy packages, as well as Indonesia’s role in hosting the recent 12th World Islamic Economic Forum in Jakarta.
The position of Presidential Chief of Staff was recently created by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Teten Masduki is the second to take on the role. He sits down with The Worldfolio to talk about his new role, infrastructure investment and Indonesia’s improving business climate.
The position of Presidential Chief of Staff was recently created by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Teten Masduki is the second to take on the role. He sits down with The Worldfolio to talk about his new role, infrastructure investment and Indonesia’s improving business climate.
President Joko Widodo’s administration has taken concrete steps towards increasing the ease of doing business, attracting foreign investment and encouraging trade. These measures, implemented by the Jokowi administration over the last 12 months have come in response to global shifts working to the detriment of Indonesia’s economy.
President Joko Widodo’s administration has taken concrete steps towards increasing the ease of doing business, attracting foreign investment and encouraging trade. These measures, implemented by the Jokowi administration over the last 12 months have come in response to global shifts working to the detriment of Indonesia’s economy.
United World sits down with Brian Arnold, President of AmCham Indonesia, to discuss the Jokowi administration’s positive reforms, the importance of their strong implementation, and the potential impact of pending multilateral trade agreements on the business environment.
United World sits down with Brian Arnold, President of AmCham Indonesia, to discuss the Jokowi administration’s positive reforms, the importance of their strong implementation, and the potential impact of pending multilateral trade agreements on the business environment.
