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ARL Global owns ARL Power Sdn Bhd, an independent power producer in Sabah. Managing Director Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Razak Latiff discusses the challenging position in which IPPs find themselves in Malaysia, and his ideas on how by assisting these companies, the Government would be strengthening the power generation sector

M R Pongsvas Svasti, the Thai Minister of Industry, talks to us about a variety of subjects ranging from Thailand’s recent floods and the reconstruction efforts, to the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community and international trade relations

Secretary General of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Vichai Assarasakorn enlightens us on his country’s role in ASEAN, the ongoing issue of raising minimum wage and rooting out corruption, and the private sector’s role in national reconstruction

Emeka Okwuosa, Managing Director of Oilserv shares his perspective on Nigeria’s energy legislation, the need to build more local capacity, and the company’s shining track record working with international oil companies (IOC) and quest to attract more investment

Dr Layi Fatona, Managing Director of Niger Delta Exploration & Production Plc, realistically discusses the current situation in his country’s oil and gas sector and how small companies like his hold the power to change the scenario bit by bit

Phillip Ihenacho, Executive Chairman of Septa Energy Ltd, shares his optimism about Nigeria’s strength as an oil and gas investment destination, and explains why local companies should be playing a larger role in the exploitation of the nation’s hydrocarbons

A top eco-tourism destination, Tobago is a culturally diverse island with a fascinating history. Minister of Tobago Development Vernella Alleyne-Toppin speaks about her island’s uniqueness, roots and vision to continue as a successful, sustainable and green paradise

Mr Putera Sampoerna, Founder of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation, discusses the importance of instilling community values into the bright young Indonesians who will one day lead the country

Electricity supply has yet to catch up to demand in Nigeria. Rotimi Onanuga, CEO of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Co discusses the challenges the country’s energy sector has faced and his strategies for increasing efficiency and reducing costs

We speak with Damian Hickey, Regional Vice President of Sales and Relationship Management at SITA, who shares his insight on how his company's intelligent airport technology will help Indonesia realize its tourism potential