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Continued Improvement and Resilience – The Path to Banking Success and a Strong Reputation
Dedication to strong governance and a philosophy of community support have stood Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) in good stead – and resulted in recognition in the form of awards. Since 2004 AIB has been proudly providing essential financial services to
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Samarkand: History, Culture, and the Jewel of the ‘New Uzbekistan’
CFI.co in conversation with Uzbekistan entrepreneur and philanthropist Bakhtiyor Fazilov, who sees rich promise in tourism. A fresh and progressive government, led by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, is forging ahead with the development of a “new Uzbekistan”. Just eight years after
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Asian Development Bank: Pathways to Transform Food Systems in Asia-Pacific Region
In the Asia and Pacific region, where the highest number of people face acute food insecurity, rice prices soared by more than 40 percent last year – against a global backdrop of falling food prices. High rice prices hit the
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Investing in a Future that has Never Seemed Brighter — a True Pioneer Bank in Mongolia
Staying true to its values and aims has taken Golomt Bank to enviable heights. Golomt Bank was established on 1995 as one of the first commercial banks in Mongolia, with just four employees. Today, it boasts 2,500 staff and 1,000,000
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China’s Economic Growth is On-Target Despite Challenges
The IMF World Economic Outlook recently released a projection of China’s economic growth of 4.6 percent and 4.1 percent for this year and next. In 2023, after the economic reopening with the end of the “Covid-zero” policy, the rate was
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Otaviano Canuto: The Global War of Subsidies
US bids to limit tech imports and exports send a message of frustration and fear. Prior to her visit to China on April 4 — her second in nine months — Janet Yellen, US Secretary of the Treasury, sent a
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Mitsuko Tottori: Flying High at Japan Airlines
Mitsuko Tottori, a name synonymous with resilience, dedication, and a groundbreaking ascent in the aviation industry, has become the first female CEO of Japan Airlines (JAL). Her appointment in April 2024 marks a pivotal moment for JAL and Japanese business
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A Simple Man with a Simple Plan: Saving the World Via Commitment to a Greener, Cleaner, Future…
The head of Thai group Bangchak, Chaiwat Kovavisarach, speaks to CFI.co about his vision for the future of clean energy As the Bangchak Group marks its 40th anniversary in 2024, embarking on its fifth decade of operation, the Thai company
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Asian Development Bank: Three Actions Governments Can Take to Help to Tackle Climate Adaptation
Impacts of climate change are causing significant economic and social challenges, and there is an urgent need for good fiscal policy to prepare adaptation strategies. Climate-related disasters in Asia and the Pacific have affected 800 million people and caused $400bn
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Strategy, Inclusion, Compliance and Customer-Centricity: MauBank Has All of Its Priorities Firmly In Place
CFI.co in discussion with Vishuene Vydelingum, Chief Executive Officer of MauBank. MauBank is licensed as a commercial bank by the Bank of Mauritius, the country’s central bank and the nation’s banking regulator. MauBank is headquartered in Ebene CyberCity on the
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