For European-headquartered manufacturers, it’s a common (if existential) question: How will we grow our business and keep ahead of ever-rising operating costs, without sacrificing product quality and innovation? In response, many European manufacturers decided to ...
The German economy grew at its slowest annual rate between August 2018 and July 2019 since the depth of the 2011 euro crisis. The September PMI numbers dropped to 49. It is the first time ...
Dubai has risen up the ranks of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) to number eight position, representing its highest ever ranking. The city is the only financial centre within MEASA to appear within the ...
CEO Insight: How would you describe SOHAR’s near-term objectives and long-term vision? Mark Geilenkirchen: Our near-term and long-term vision is intrinsically linked, with the objectives of Vision 2040 being the driving force behind our business ...
The Sultanate of Oman is experiencing solid growth in the food logistics and e-commerce sectors. Over the course of recent years, there have been various efforts focusing on economic diversification initiatives towards the non-oil sectors ...
According to a recent UN report, foreign direct investment into South Africa grew from $1.3bn in 2017 to $7.1bn in 2018, a 446% increase. This will have come as a welcome boost to President Cyril ...
Globalisation is taking root across the world at a rapid pace. With ever increasing demands on movement of goods and services right through to taxation and larger markets, it’s essential to finding the right location ...
Increased co-operation between manufacturers across international borders improves trade and promotes a connected global economy. Moving manufacturing operations to regions that offer cost-effective prices and talented employees provides international firms with more flexibility, more authority ...
Liechtenstein, a jurisdiction well known for its friendly corporate law and providing flexibility to entrepreneurs, is now focused on providing a law designed to unleash the full potential of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and blockchain ...
Liechtenstein, the world’s sixth-smallest state may go unnoticed on a map and has never played a significant role in history books, but one of the safest countries in Europe is finally getting its time in ...
Interview with Simon Tribelhorn, CEO of Liechtenstein Bankers Association CEO Insight: What are the greatest challenges for the Liechtenstein financial center in the year ahead? Simon Tribelhorn: For Liechtenstein’s banks, Germany, Austria and Switzerland are ...
Interview with Dr. Daniel Risch, Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, Ministry for Infrastructure, Economic Affairs and Sport. CEO Insight: What makes Liechtenstein such a unique location for companies and businesses? Daniel Risch: Liechtenstein is one ...
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a constitutional hereditary monarchy based upon democratic-parliamentary principles who celebrates his 300 anniversary this year. The small state is located in the heart of Europe between Austria and Switzerland. It ...
We discuss the future of banking technology with Mario Gassner, CEO of Financial Market Authority (FMA) Liechtenstein CEO Insight: Mr. Gassner, how do you assess the current situation of the Liechtenstein Financial Center and what ...
Interview with Othmar Oehri, Co-Founder and CEO of Technopark Liechtenstein AG. CEO Insight: In relation to customers, can you share some of the key activities of Technopark Liechtenstein, the types of companies and interest you ...
Every time you like a Facebook post, watch a YouTube video, stream a Netflix show or make a purchase on Amazon, you are expanding your carbon footprint. Every internet activity involves amounts of data that ...
A growing number of non-regional [GCC] organisations are turning to Islamic Finance, and in particular to sukuk instruments, to raise funds for their infrastructure and development projects, affirms a leading UAE-based investment banking expert. The comments ...
Essilor International, an EssilorLuxottica subsidiary, is actively pursuing its acquisition and partnership strategy with the completion of four transactions worldwide, representing combined full-year revenue of around €48 million. Local partnerships are a key component of ...