Founded in 1916 and the first company to produce ball bearings in Japan, NSK has spearheaded the development of the bearings industry and has impacted greatly on the growth of many other industries, and to the advancement of mechanical technology. NSK’s President Toshihiro Uchiyama reveals the extent of the company’s influence on a wide range of products, from automobiles and trains to fridges and VCRs, and where the next challenges lie as it aims to double in size over the next 10 years.
Founded in 1916 and the first company to produce ball bearings in Japan, NSK has spearheaded the development of the bearings industry and has impacted greatly on the growth of many other industries, and to the advancement of mechanical technology. NSK’s President Toshihiro Uchiyama reveals the extent of the company’s influence on a wide range of products, from automobiles and trains to fridges and VCRs, and where the next challenges lie as it aims to double in size over the next 10 years.
Originally founded 140 years ago, the University of Tsukuba has built a deserved reputation for being one of the Japan’s primary higher education pillars, and works closely with industry and international organizations. Its President, Dr Kyosuke Nagata, discusses what makes the university unique in Japan and where he sees it heading.
Originally founded 140 years ago, the University of Tsukuba has built a deserved reputation for being one of the Japan’s primary higher education pillars, and works closely with industry and international organizations. Its President, Dr Kyosuke Nagata, discusses what makes the university unique in Japan and where he sees it heading.
With the aim of doubling daily oil production to four billion barrels by 2020, can the long-anticipated Petroleum Industry Bill finally be passed to make this goal a reality?
With the aim of doubling daily oil production to four billion barrels by 2020, can the long-anticipated Petroleum Industry Bill finally be passed to make this goal a reality?
A sacred place for the Incas with both natural and artificial islands, Puno is a legend, where the multicolour festivals meet the quechua and Aymara past for an unique experience
A sacred place for the Incas with both natural and artificial islands, Puno is a legend, where the multicolour festivals meet the quechua and Aymara past for an unique experience
A slowdown in China and falling commodity prices highlight the need for increased competitiveness across the continent, a challenge governments are meeting head on
A slowdown in China and falling commodity prices highlight the need for increased competitiveness across the continent, a challenge governments are meeting head on
Kenya is undoubtedly the financial center of the East African Community (EAC), however as Cabinet Secretary at the National Treasury Henry Rotich explains, it aims to extend beyond the EAC’s borders to become a financial focal point for Africa as a whole and also introduce new legislation to expand the sector at home.
Kenya is undoubtedly the financial center of the East African Community (EAC), however as Cabinet Secretary at the National Treasury Henry Rotich explains, it aims to extend beyond the EAC’s borders to become a financial focal point for Africa as a whole and also introduce new legislation to expand the sector at home.
Pakistan’s power sector has hampered growth for many years. The combination of new government initiatives, a revitalized private energy sector and cooperation with international partners – namely the U.S. – is going a long way to not only deal with the issues that Pakistan faces, but also to make it one of the most dynamic and geopolitically important energy players in the world
Pakistan’s power sector has hampered growth for many years. The combination of new government initiatives, a revitalized private energy sector and cooperation with international partners – namely the U.S. – is going a long way to not only deal with the issues that Pakistan faces, but also to make it one of the most dynamic and geopolitically important energy players in the world
Set for completion by 2020, the new Doha port will propel the shipping sector forward, double GDP, and consolidate the country’s emergence as the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas
Set for completion by 2020, the new Doha port will propel the shipping sector forward, double GDP, and consolidate the country’s emergence as the world’s largest producer of liquefied natural gas
The deep-rooted links between Kenya and the UK are gaining strength commercially thanks to efforts by the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya to connect businesses in both countries. The Chamber’s former CEO Jonathan Huxley explains its progress and the close ties between the two nations.
The deep-rooted links between Kenya and the UK are gaining strength commercially thanks to efforts by the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya to connect businesses in both countries. The Chamber’s former CEO Jonathan Huxley explains its progress and the close ties between the two nations.
At the heart of economic diversification lies the national workforce, as the country progressively paves its way towards a knowledge-based economy.
At the heart of economic diversification lies the national workforce, as the country progressively paves its way towards a knowledge-based economy.
