Asia
 D Bolor, CEO of Skytel Group Holding a quarter of Mongolia’s telecom market and the largest CDMA 3G network in the country, Skytel Group is one of the industry’s leaders and going to great lengths to get Mongolians connected. In an interview with World Report, CEO D Bolor discusses the country’s rapidly expanding ICT sector, Skytel’s emphasis on rolling out new technology, its heightened customer service, ingrained CSR ethos, and the company’s mission to deliver smart products and services to every corner of the country. |
 Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith laid the foundation stone of East West University¹s campus in Aftab Nagar, Rampura, Dhaka, on April 14 2009 Goldman Sachs included Bangladesh in its list of Next 11 (N-11) countries to follow the BRICs in leading world growth, and foreign investors are moving their production bases and ICT centres to Bangladesh in ever-greater numbers |
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Finance
 Ricardo A. Balbido, CEO and President of PVB The Philippines Veterans Bank was established by veterans of World War II and has been experiencing phenomenal growth over recent years, in tandem with the country’s economy
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One of the most densely populated countries on the planet, Bangladesh
is revving up to become an important economic player
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 Mohammadi Group’s customers include Zara, H&M, Esprit, Sears, Wal-Mart and Target Mohammadi Group, one of the leading garment manufacturers in Bangladesh today, has broadened its base to include various other lines of business
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The Governor of the central bank says the banks are resilient but more needs to be done as Bangladesh integrates more fully with the global economy
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Green Delta Insurance Company Ltd. has just celebrated its 26th anniversary, a testament to its philosophy of always looking for
long-term growth
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City Bank can safely say that although it's not the biggest bank in Bangladesh,
it is among the best
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With a global network of branches and subsidiaries and a broad array of products and services, Sonali Bank Ltd. is creating value for the Bangladeshi banking sector
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In the past two decades product innovation, state-of-the-art IT solutions and excellence in service proposition have become synonymous with Eastern Bank Limited (EBL), the most valuable financial brand in Bangladesh.
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Infrastructure
 Joseph Sigelman is the Chairman of AG&P AG&P Chairman Joseph Sigelman has built and transformed start-ups in Latin America and India into large corporations, creating thousands of jobs. In 2010, he turned his attention to the Philippines – one of the fastest growing emerging economies in Southeast Asia.
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 Galsan Narangerel, Executive Director of Monroad World Report meets with Galsan Narangerel, Executive Director of Monroad, to discuss Mongolia’s plans to build more roads to better connect the provinces
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 David Consunji, DMCI chairman DMCI chairman Mr. David Consunji attributes its hard-working employees as reasons for its success in the construction and engineering area. Having spent time as a concrete inspector, Mr Consunji talks to United World about the fortunes of an exceptional company, aided by the will of its people throughout all projects.
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Menzies Macau’s privilege of being the sole logistics provider at Macau’s airport is far from synonymous of being stagnant and uncreative. Instead, it has allowed the company to innovate and grow to constantly improve its services
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Despite a welcome 19% increase in government spending on infrastructure, further investment is required
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Founded in 1981 by doctors Chareong Chandrakamol and Bidhya Chandrakamol, the Bangpakok Hospital Group has grown to become one of the most loved and respected hospital chains in Thailand
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The real estate business in the Philippines is simply booming. From residential to tourism to office, all areas are witnessing surging demand, and the supply is not too far behind
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Cosmopolitan condominiums and historic communities come to life
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Industry and Trade
 Mrs. Selenge Lkhagvasuren, General Director of Oriflame Mongolia LLC Mrs. Selenge Lkhagvasuren, General Director of Oriflame Mongolia LLC, speaks with World Report about the opportunities her company provides for women entrepreneurs
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 Mr. Imron Cotan, Indonesia’s ambassador to the People’s Republic of China Mr. Imron Cotan, Indonesia’s ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, says his country has taken an active role in regional politics because its leaders are convinced that the only way to assure continued prosperity is by attaining peace and stability, not only in Southeast Asia, but around the world
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 Raul Joseph Concepcion, CEO of Concepcion-Carrier Air Conditioning Company (CCAC) As Concepcion-Carrier celebrates its 50th anniversary, CEO Raul Joseph Concepcion speaks about the reasons behind the company’s success as one of the few manufacturers of air conditioning equipment in the country, and about his plans to keep up with the changing times. He also addresses the issue of the growing need to attract foreign investment in the Philippines in order to accomplish the country’s full potential for economic growth
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Born on the 25th of September, 1926 in Pabna, Samson H. Chowdhury went on to study at both Harvard University and Dhaka University in Bangladesh (also known at that time as "The Oxford of the East").
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Bangladesh has already been positioned as a major attractive garments exporter and has successfully survived the global financial downturn. The future of the apparel sector looks even brighter as apparel buyers are increasingly looking to source more from Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Export Import Company Limited (BEXIMCO) is a group that has transformed from primarily a merchandise trading company into a leading diversified group with strong market position in industry sectors that account for nearly 75% of Bangladesh's GDP
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BEXIMCO's myriad activities have been instrumental in Bangladesh's socio-economic development and as the company's motto says, they are "taking Bangladesh to the world"
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Mahin Group is one of the vertically integrated leaders in the export of clothing and textiles from Bangladesh
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Education
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Macau is a global city and its top private university, University of St. Joseph (USJ), is a truly international school that emphasises the learning process and self-discovery
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 Alumni and friends of DAAD gather for ‘DAAD Quarterly. SCIENCE talks IN DAAD’, a lecture series held in DAAD‘s Jakarta office Investment in human capital gets a boost through DAAD's higher education collaboration initiatives
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A comprehensive public university, two years ago Prince of Songkla University became a research-focused institution active in myriad disciplines, including natural and medical sciences, technology and humanities
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 Dr. Chongrak Polprasert, Director of Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) The mission of the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) is to produce young, qualified engineers and scientists with technical knowledge. Director of SIIT Dr. Chongrak Polprasert, discusses the institute’s focus on research and how it’s providing the country with highly skilled workers
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 University of St. Joseph (USJ) Macau is a global city and its top private university, University of St. Joseph (USJ), is a truly international school that emphasises the learning process and self-discovery
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A degree from an American university remains the goal of Indonesia's brightest young people
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In its academies, colleges and beyond, the Putera Sampoerna Foundation is dedicated to providing the knowledgeable, entrepreneurial, and compassionate leaders the country needs
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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
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Energy
 Humayun Rashid, Managing Director of Energypac With origins dating back 30 years, Energypac is today the largest power engineering company in Bangladesh and unrivaled leader in the local market
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Political action is needed to harness huge green energy potential
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The re-emergence of coal as a viable source of energy is good news for Indonesia
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ISARGAS seeks to revolutionise the use of natural gas domestically
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Ilthabi Energia is capitalising on local and international networks to develop Indonesia's renewable energy potential
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The young and dynamic PT Apple Coal (Indonesia) is committed to investing substantially in Indonesia despite the current turbulence of the sector. Trading 2.8 million tons in 2011, Apple Coal is set to grow into a fully-integrated coal trader - targeting 10 million ton per annum capacity, offering pit-to-power plant solutions
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Committed to quality and performance, the foundations of Thaioil's success are flexibility, efficiency and reliability
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 Jose Rene Almendras, Secretary of Energy Development of the energy sector was long neglected under previous administrations, but is now seen as vital to the country's future prosperity
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Telecoms & ICT
 Skytel Group The world’s 19th largest country by land area yet one of its most sparsely populated, connecting Mongolia’s population – particularly its rural and nomadic communities – to the world of ICT is no mean feat.
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Advancing Indonesia's telecoms is central to the success of the government's push to develop soft infrastructure under its MP3EI master plan for economic development
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MACROKIOSK's mobile services offer clients access to nearly a billion billable mobile subscribers
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As part of her election manifesto, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina promised to make Bangladesh a middle-income country, particularly influential in the ICT sector, by 2021
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 Mehboob Chowdhury, CEO of Citycell Using the latest and best technology, Citycell is growing by delivering quality services to the nation’s young population
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Five main areas have been highlighted as priorities for increasing the availability and numbers of skilled professionals
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Malaysia’s ARI focuses its research on an area in which both individuals and corporations are at risk
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IBS-UPM is recognised as one of the six Higher Institution Centres of Excellence (HICoE) in the country
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Agriculture
 Indofood enjoyed a compound annual growth rate of 12.9% from 2007 to 2011 A bouyant domestic market fuelled by a young population leads to double-digit growth rates for the food giant
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Turning cocoa into chocolate, and extracting Vitamin E from palm oil are examples of how Malaysia's thriving agricultural sector can progress
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Finding equilibrium between business and environmental preservation has presented a challenge, but through great initiative Malaysia's palm oil industry is achieving the balance
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Bangladesh has to meet the challenges presented by extreme weather
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Agriculture is the single most important sector in Bangladesh’s economy today, contributing about 20.24 per cent to GDP in 2009-10
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Palm oil, cocoa and rubber may generate significant export revenues, but Malaysia also produces timber, peppers and tobacco
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Whilst palm oil affords many health benefits and is a potential substitute for fossil fuels, it is also a driver of economic development
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Higher value-added commodity-based products for global markets is the Government’s target for the nation’s key commodities sector
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Tourism & Culture
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Reigning with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the Siamese People
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The world’s two longest reigning monarchies showing stronger bonds than ever
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King Bhumibol’s mother led an accomplished life with inspiring devotion to her children and the Thai nation
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Real socioeconomic development rooted in a firm belief in self-sufficiency and pioneering people-centric principles
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The King’s commitment to improve the quality of life of the underprivileged and the disenfranchised
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 QUEEN ELIZABETH II / KOFI ANNAN A true pioneer and visionnaire for the social development of the Thai kingdom, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s work and dedication have set an example for leaders around the world
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Biman Airlines, renowned for safety and comfort, has grown alongside Bangladesh since independence was won in 1971
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Huge on beauty and cultural heritage but small on tourism, Bangladesh is one of the world's most fascinating, exotic and pristine destinations.
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H.E. DARWISH BIN ISMAIL AL BALUSHI
Minister Responsible for Financial Affairs, Oman |
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H.E. DR. AHMED MOHAMMED SALEM AL-FUTAISI
Minister of Transport & Communications, Oman |
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H.E. YAHIA BIN SAID BIN ABDULLAH AL-JABRI
Chairman of the Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD) |
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