Peru’s construction sector and housing sub-sector do well during periods of growth – in general they grow more than the rest of the economy during those periods. But it’s also true that it’s a sensitive sector, and in periods of sluggish growth it’s a sector that gets very bitter, and for that reason requires additional public policy to bring it back to life. Milton Von Hesse la Serna, Minister of Housing, Construction and Sanitation discusses the development and advances being made in the sector with The Worldfolio.
Peru’s construction sector and housing sub-sector do well during periods of growth – in general they grow more than the rest of the economy during those periods. But it’s also true that it’s a sensitive sector, and in periods of sluggish growth it’s a sector that gets very bitter, and for that reason requires additional public policy to bring it back to life. Milton Von Hesse la Serna, Minister of Housing, Construction and Sanitation discusses the development and advances being made in the sector with The Worldfolio.
Dr. Mussaad Al Razouki, Chief Business Development Officer at Kuwait Life Sciences Company (KLSC), discusses why international investors should take a closer look at Kuwait –a nation of firsts that continues to push innovation in healthcare and life sciences, and the GCC’s ‘dark horse’ for returns on investment.
Dr. Mussaad Al Razouki, Chief Business Development Officer at Kuwait Life Sciences Company (KLSC), discusses why international investors should take a closer look at Kuwait –a nation of firsts that continues to push innovation in healthcare and life sciences, and the GCC’s ‘dark horse’ for returns on investment.
The Worldfolio meets Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, to gain a more in-depth grasp of Dubai’s integrated approach to increase the share of renewable energy to 7% by 2020 and 15% by 2030, thereby reducing energy demand almost by a third.
The Worldfolio meets Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, to gain a more in-depth grasp of Dubai’s integrated approach to increase the share of renewable energy to 7% by 2020 and 15% by 2030, thereby reducing energy demand almost by a third.
Dr. Samira Al-Saad has run the Kuwait Center for Autism (KCA) for the past 20 years. Her challenge has been and still is her continued efforts in spreading awareness about autism throughout society. She discusses her work over the past 20 years and speaks about the deliverance of a number of crucial services to autistic children and the KCA’s ability to serve other countries and organizations. She also offers her perspective on the state of the health services available in Kuwait and the ways in which we can motivate people to support such important organizations.
Dr. Samira Al-Saad has run the Kuwait Center for Autism (KCA) for the past 20 years. Her challenge has been and still is her continued efforts in spreading awareness about autism throughout society. She discusses her work over the past 20 years and speaks about the deliverance of a number of crucial services to autistic children and the KCA’s ability to serve other countries and organizations. She also offers her perspective on the state of the health services available in Kuwait and the ways in which we can motivate people to support such important organizations.
Safety, vision, and best practices are the key drivers of Dubai’s success. Giovanni Favilli, Consul General of Italy to the UAE, shares with The Worldfolio what makes Dubai unique and his view on the special affinity between Italy and the UAE.
Safety, vision, and best practices are the key drivers of Dubai’s success. Giovanni Favilli, Consul General of Italy to the UAE, shares with The Worldfolio what makes Dubai unique and his view on the special affinity between Italy and the UAE.
As Turkish construction giant Yapi Merkezi celebrates its 50-year anniversary in 2015, chairman Başar Arıoğlu explains how the family firm was able to undertake the massive Eurasia Tunnel public–private partnership (PPP) project beneath the Bosporus, as it looks to build on its position as one of the world’s leading contractors.
As Turkish construction giant Yapi Merkezi celebrates its 50-year anniversary in 2015, chairman Başar Arıoğlu explains how the family firm was able to undertake the massive Eurasia Tunnel public–private partnership (PPP) project beneath the Bosporus, as it looks to build on its position as one of the world’s leading contractors.
With Turkey occupying an enviable position at the crossroads of global trade, leading Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo has opened its first branch in Istanbul. General Manager Marco Trevisan explains how the bank expects to profit from trade and infrastructure finance in Turkey’s growing economy, whilst supporting the development of SMEs in line with the vision of the Turkish G20 presidency.
With Turkey occupying an enviable position at the crossroads of global trade, leading Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo has opened its first branch in Istanbul. General Manager Marco Trevisan explains how the bank expects to profit from trade and infrastructure finance in Turkey’s growing economy, whilst supporting the development of SMEs in line with the vision of the Turkish G20 presidency.
Yoshiaki Fujimori outlines why companies such as the LIXIL Group Corporation, together with Abenomics, are not only changing the economic landscape of Japan, but the cultural landscape as well, and why global investors should be paying attention.
Yoshiaki Fujimori outlines why companies such as the LIXIL Group Corporation, together with Abenomics, are not only changing the economic landscape of Japan, but the cultural landscape as well, and why global investors should be paying attention.
A large proportion of Peru’s workforce is in the informal sector and therefore not included in the current pension system. This will spell problems in the future for Peru to support an ageing population that has not paid into the system. Therefore fund managers are calling for a greater push to bring everyone into the private pensions system, to tap the huge potential market, and provide incentives that encourage more workers to contribute to a more secure future. Renzo Ricci Cocchella, CEO of Prima AFP, discusses the gaps and opportunities in the market, the changes already made, and the reforms still needed.
A large proportion of Peru’s workforce is in the informal sector and therefore not included in the current pension system. This will spell problems in the future for Peru to support an ageing population that has not paid into the system. Therefore fund managers are calling for a greater push to bring everyone into the private pensions system, to tap the huge potential market, and provide incentives that encourage more workers to contribute to a more secure future. Renzo Ricci Cocchella, CEO of Prima AFP, discusses the gaps and opportunities in the market, the changes already made, and the reforms still needed.
Upper Reach talks to Sulaiman Al Hudaithi, CEO of one of Saudi’s top media firms, SRMG
Upper Reach talks to Sulaiman Al Hudaithi, CEO of one of Saudi’s top media firms, SRMG
