Islamic finance has expanded from a niche activity to emerge as a sector in its own right where all the important growth indicators have been outpacing those of conventional banks
Islamic finance has expanded from a niche activity to emerge as a sector in its own right where all the important growth indicators have been outpacing those of conventional banks
Proponents of Abenomics back moves by the central bank to increase spending and investment, and give businesses – particularly SMEs – a boost.
Proponents of Abenomics back moves by the central bank to increase spending and investment, and give businesses – particularly SMEs – a boost.
Invitalia is betting on southern Italy, a historically disadvantaged area with poorly developed infrastructure and industrial operations, to spearhead the economic renaissance of the boot-shaped peninsula.
Invitalia is betting on southern Italy, a historically disadvantaged area with poorly developed infrastructure and industrial operations, to spearhead the economic renaissance of the boot-shaped peninsula.
Using a 'one-of-a-kind' management approach, consumer electronics retailer K’s Holdings Corporation has built up solid customer loyalty and enjoyed decades of steady growth. CEO, Chairman & Representative Director Shuichi Kato explains how it has become such a strong, stable company that benefits its employees, customers and shareholders.
Using a 'one-of-a-kind' management approach, consumer electronics retailer K’s Holdings Corporation has built up solid customer loyalty and enjoyed decades of steady growth. CEO, Chairman & Representative Director Shuichi Kato explains how it has become such a strong, stable company that benefits its employees, customers and shareholders.
Ethiopia’s transportation networks and infrastructure is undergoing unprecedented levels of change and partnerships with private-sector companies and foreign governments are vital to hitting the country’s ambitious targets, as Minister of Transport Workneh Gebeyehu explains.
Ethiopia’s transportation networks and infrastructure is undergoing unprecedented levels of change and partnerships with private-sector companies and foreign governments are vital to hitting the country’s ambitious targets, as Minister of Transport Workneh Gebeyehu explains.
CEO of Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) Gosaye Mengistie Abayneh discusses Ethiopia’s position as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, as well as one of the cheapest places in the world for energy.
He also looks at the country’s Climate-Resilient Green Economy Strategy, its huge endowment of renewable energy resources that are prime for investors to tap, and the country’s plans to become a renewable energy hub in the region.
CEO of Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) Gosaye Mengistie Abayneh discusses Ethiopia’s position as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, as well as one of the cheapest places in the world for energy.
He also looks at the country’s Climate-Resilient Green Economy Strategy, its huge endowment of renewable energy resources that are prime for investors to tap, and the country’s plans to become a renewable energy hub in the region.
Fiji’s impressive economic performance over recent years has attracted interest from international investors, with 261 foreign projects registered in the Pacific nation in 2014 compared with 117 in 2010. Investment Fiji CEO Godo Müller-Teut elaborates on the islands’ competitive advantages and talks us through the initiatives that his agency is overseeing to further enhance the attractiveness of Fiji for FDI.
Fiji’s impressive economic performance over recent years has attracted interest from international investors, with 261 foreign projects registered in the Pacific nation in 2014 compared with 117 in 2010. Investment Fiji CEO Godo Müller-Teut elaborates on the islands’ competitive advantages and talks us through the initiatives that his agency is overseeing to further enhance the attractiveness of Fiji for FDI.
Ethio Telecom ranked as the second biggest operator in Africa and 38th in the world, according to the 2015 GSMA intelligence quarterly report. Internationally awarded for its quality and service, it is gaining 2.5 million new customers every month and last year’s profits topped $1 billion. CEO Andualem Admassie Abate discusses the operator’s milestone achievements, its rapid growth, new strategy, and where it’s headed next.
Ethio Telecom ranked as the second biggest operator in Africa and 38th in the world, according to the 2015 GSMA intelligence quarterly report. Internationally awarded for its quality and service, it is gaining 2.5 million new customers every month and last year’s profits topped $1 billion. CEO Andualem Admassie Abate discusses the operator’s milestone achievements, its rapid growth, new strategy, and where it’s headed next.
As Japan hosts the 42nd G7 Summit on 26-27 May, the country will be eager to show the international community how – following the impetus of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s so called ‘Abenomics’ – it is finally embracing globalization and becoming more open than ever before. It is a mindset supported by a new wave of outward-looking Japanese companies striving to seize opportunities abroad and develop the brand of this new Japan through their products and services.
As Japan hosts the 42nd G7 Summit on 26-27 May, the country will be eager to show the international community how – following the impetus of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s so called ‘Abenomics’ – it is finally embracing globalization and becoming more open than ever before. It is a mindset supported by a new wave of outward-looking Japanese companies striving to seize opportunities abroad and develop the brand of this new Japan through their products and services.
President Santos directs talks aimed at ending half a century of armed conflict in Colombia, and brings foward an agenda that will ensure future economic dynamism
President Santos directs talks aimed at ending half a century of armed conflict in Colombia, and brings foward an agenda that will ensure future economic dynamism
