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Ports acting as a catalyst for development in Malaysia's southern Johor state
Executive Focus | International (HD) - April 24, 2017 02:15 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe economy of the Malaysian state of Johor is thriving. A large portion of Johor’s economic activity is facilitated by the maritime transportation sector. Johor Port, the busiest of the state's ports, has made a major contibution to overall development. Johor Port's expansion plans will ensure i...
ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade on the importance of maintaining one Internet
Executive Focus | International (HD) - June 22, 2016 02:25 - 3 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFadi Chehadé is the President and CEO of ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the importance of maintaining one Internet and where the pressures to fragment the Internet are coming from.
Japanese-Malaysian bilateral relationship continues to strengthen, more FDI opportunities sought
Executive Focus | International (HD) - April 06, 2016 02:10 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDr. Makio Miyagawa is the Japanese ambassador to Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Japan, FDI opportunities, and how Malaysia can be a gateway to Islamic nation markets for Japanese companies.
Future tech opportunities will need networks with high bandwidth and low latency says Magyar Telekom CEO
Executive Focus | International (HD) - March 09, 2016 19:19 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChris Mattheisen is the CEO of Magyar Telekom, the largest telecommunications company in Hungary. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the telecom sector in Hungary, e-commerce opportunities, and preparing for unforeseen opportunities in the future.
ITU Secretary General Houlin Zhao on the social and economic impact of technology
Executive Focus | International (HD) - February 10, 2016 03:20 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHoulin Zhao is the Secretary General of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a UN agency specialized in information and telecommunication technologies. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the global ICT penetration, the importance of ICT to economic development, and the role ICT p...
Pakistan addressing ICT infrastructure deficit as software exports reach $2.8bn
Executive Focus | International (HD) - January 27, 2016 15:35 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAnusha Rahman Khan is Pakistan’s Minister of State for Information Technology & Telecom. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the steps Pakistan is taking to spread connectivity across the country, the new telecom policy framework, and the scope of software development and exports coming out o...
Magyar Telekom CEO Chris Mattheisen on building network infrastructure & growing ARPU
Executive Focus | International (HD) - January 14, 2016 04:15 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChris Mattheisen is the CEO of Magyar Telekom, the largest telecommunications company in Hungary. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Magyar Telekom’s network buildout, telecom competition in Hungary, and what the company is doing to grow ARPU.
ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade on Internet governance & balancing security, innovation, and privacy
Executive Focus | International (HD) - January 05, 2016 03:58 - 3 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFadi Chehadé is the President and CEO of ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the economic impact of the digital sector, Internet governance, and finding the balance between security, innovation, and privacy online.
ANACOM Chair Fatima Barros on telecoms in Portugal & getting ready for the Internet of Things
Executive Focus | International (HD) - December 22, 2015 04:40 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFátima Barros is the Chair of the Board of Directors of ANACOM (Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações), the national regulatory authority for communications in Portugal. She is also the 2015 Chair of BEREC, the Body of European Regulators of Electronic Communications. She spoke with The Prospect Gr...
Afghanistan has 80% mobile penetration & 3 million Internet users, rolling out open access policy says Minister
Executive Focus | International (HD) - December 07, 2015 03:45 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAbdul Razaq Vahidi is the Minister of Communication and Information Technology of Afghanistan. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the current state of the ICT sector in Afghanistan, the government’s top three policy priorities, and roll out of the open access policy the government hopes will ...
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Communications Ali Abbasov on building up a regional ICT hub
Executive Focus | International (HD) - November 10, 2015 03:45 - 3 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAli Abbasov in the Minister of Communications and High Technology of Azerbaijan. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the government’s efforts to make Azerbaijan into a regional ICT hub, ICT infrastructure development, and the push toward a fully digitized economic environment.
CreditBPO Founder & CEO Lia Francisco on how credit ratings can increase access to bank loans & financing for SMEs
Executive Focus | International (HD) - July 06, 2015 01:00 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLia Francisco is the Founder & CEO of CreditBPO, which leverages information technology to improve the visibility, operational efficiency, and credit worthiness of SMEs in the Philippines. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the vision behind CreditBPO and its SME Credit Rating Report, access...
Philippine Chamber President on the Philippines growth story & upcoming ASEAN integration
Executive Focus | International (HD) - June 01, 2015 01:00 - 3 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlfredo M. Yao is the President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI), the voice of business in the Philippines. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the upcoming economic integration of ASEAN countries, the Philippines growth story, and potential for the future.
Quantum Hotels & Resorts President on tourism and the hotel industry in the Philippines
Executive Focus | International (HD) - April 22, 2015 21:45 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJohn Cole is the President of Quantum Hotels and Resorts. He spoke with The Prospect Group about tourism in the Philippines, the hotel industry in the Makati area of Metro Manila, and the One Pacific Place property.
Evercore Asia Chairman Stephen CuUnjieng on the Philippines & ASEAN competitiveness
Executive Focus | International (HD) - March 26, 2015 02:59 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingStephen CuUnjieng is the Chairman of Evercore Asia, a premier independent investment banking advisory firm. He spoke with The Prospect Group about today’s economic realities, ASEAN competitiveness, and his macroeconomic outlook for the Philippines and the region.
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on ASEAN trade, the future of Proton & 1MDB
Executive Focus | International (HD) - March 11, 2015 04:16 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is a politician, businessman, and was Malaysia’s longest serving Prime Minister. He currently chairs Malaysian car manufacturer Proton. He spoke with The Prospect Group about hot-button economic issues: ASEAN trade, the future of Proton, and 1MDB.
Thailand improving broadcast & telecommunication infrastructure, transitioning to digital era
Executive Focus | International (HD) - February 23, 2015 02:40 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThailand has taken systemic measures to improve broadcasting and telecommunications infrastructure. The ongoing move to digital television is expected to have a $3bn economic impact. Mobile data consumption is growing and the transition to 4G presents new opportunities for operators, services pro...
AJ Pharma Holdings MD Dr. Tabassum Khan on halal vaccines
Executive Focus | International (HD) - February 11, 2015 05:21 - 7 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDr. Tabassum Khan is the Managing Director of AJ Pharma Holding, an initiative of the Aljomaih Group of Saudi Arabia established to focus on investments in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors in Malaysia and the surrounding region. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the economic and soci...
BiotechCorp CEO Mohd Nazlee Kamal on Malaysia’s biotech industry
Executive Focus | International (HD) - February 02, 2015 04:12 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDato' Dr. Mohd Nazlee Kamal is the CEO of the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp), an organization tasked with driving the country’s biotech industry. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Malaysia’s biotech industry, opportunities and initiatives in the Halal and Islamic economy, ...
WIEF Chairman Tun Musa Hitam on partnership and where Malaysia stands today
Executive Focus | International (HD) - January 19, 2015 06:24 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTuna Musa Hitam is a politician, businessman, and former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia. He currently chairs the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF). He spoke with The Prospect Group about the 10th annual WIEF that took place in Dubai, innovation in Islamic finance and business, and what Malay...
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on the way forward for Malaysia
Executive Focus | International (HD) - January 06, 2015 01:23 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is a politician, businessman, and was Malaysia’s longest serving Prime Minister. He spoke with The Prospect Group about economic growth and development in Malaysia, the education system, and his future outlook for the country.
Securities Commission of Malaysia's Dato’ Dr. Abdul Halim bin Ismail on the third sector
Executive Focus | International (HD) - December 30, 2014 02:32 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDato’ Dr. Abdul Halim bin Ismail is a Member of the Shariah Advisory Council of the Securities Commission of Malaysia and the recipient of the 2014 Royal Award for Islamic Finance. He spoke with The Prospect Group about measuring progress and success in Islamic finance, how Shariah advisory counc...
Hong Leong Islamic Bank CEO on pitching the concept of Islamic banking to a global audience
Executive Focus | International (HD) - December 11, 2014 06:44 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRaja Teh Maimunah is the CEO of Hong Leong Islamic Bank, part of the Hong Leong Financial Group. She spoke with The Prospect Group about bringing the concept and principles of Islamic banking to a mainstream global audience.
WIEF Young Leaders Network Chairman Ebrahim Patel on supporting young leaders
Executive Focus | International (HD) - December 04, 2014 06:22 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEbrahim Patel is the Chairman of the WIEF Young Leaders Network, a global platform connecting young leaders from across the world. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the WIEF Young Leaders Network and the 10th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF).
Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade & Industry (MITI) on raising Malaysia’s profile in the world
Executive Focus | International (HD) - November 24, 2014 06:10 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingY.B. Dato' Sri Mustapa Bin Mohamed is Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade & Industry (MITI). He spoke with The Prospect Group about promoting investment in Malaysia, supporting the Islamic economy, and reaching the country’s 2020 goals.
Maybank Islamic Bank CEO Muzaffar Hisham on Islamic financial services in Malaysia and beyond
Executive Focus | International (HD) - November 17, 2014 06:47 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMuzaffar Hisham is the CEO of Maybank Islamic Bank, the third largest Islamic bank in the world. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Maybank’s role in Islamic financial services, his outlook for Islamic financial services globally, and how the Islamic financial model in alleviating shocks.
Hong Leong Islamic Bank CEO on the banks activities & Malaysia’s Islamic financial services sector
Executive Focus | International (HD) - November 13, 2014 05:24 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRaja Teh Maimunah is the CEO of Hong Leong Islamic Bank, part of the Hong Leong Financial Group. She spoke with The Prospect Group about Hong Leong Islamic Bank’s activities in Malaysia, the state of Malaysia's financial system, and her outlook for sukuk issuance.
Maybank Islamic Bank CEO Muzaffar Hisham on the 10th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF)
Executive Focus | International (HD) - October 26, 2014 17:00 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMuzaffar Hisham is the CEO of Maybank Islamic Bank. He spoke with The Prospect Group about his outlook for Islamic financial services globally, the theme of the 10th annual WIEF, and the most important topics he thinks should be addressed at the 10th WIEF in Dubai.
Dato’ Dr. Norraesah Mohamad on the WIEF Businesswomen Network
Executive Focus | International (HD) - October 26, 2014 07:20 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDato’ Dr. Norraesah Mohamad is the Chairman of the WIEF Businesswomen Network (WBN) and a Member of the Board of Trustees of the WIEF Foundation. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the WBN, empowering women globally, and how female perspective is an imperative in business.
WIEF Foundation Advisor Raja Teh Maimunah on Islamic finance as a catalyst for global growth
Executive Focus | International (HD) - October 23, 2014 04:15 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRaja Teh Maimunah is the CEO of Hong Leong Islamic Bank and an Advisor for Islamic banking and finance to the WIEF Foundation. She spoke with The Prospect Group about her role with the WIEF Foundation, how Islamic finance is a catalyst for economic growth, and her outlook for the Islamic banking ...
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