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How is the maritime sector is being revolutionised in order to accommodate the increased flow of passengers and cargo? A few months after our port was constructed in the late 60s, we discovered that it was obsolete: we had prepared…
The new VC Bird International Airport is set to become an international gateway; the terminal can more than double the 800,000 passengers previously passing, and has become the first solar-powered airport in the region. What role will it play in…
Brysons was established over 180 years ago and has become a household name in Antigua, how did this begin? (PR): Brysons’ footprint in the Antiguan market can be traced back to the 1830’s. Mr. Bennett was the undersecretary of Lloyds…
The insurance sector is extremely competitive all over the world and Antigua obviously is no exception. What can you tell us about your services and products, and what sets your company apart? LFB: We offer all types of insurance product,…
You are present in several sectors. How do you decide on different areas in which to engage? I believe if you are looking for an opportunity to do business in Indonesia you need to focus on specific aspects. Indonesia has…
Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries was established in 1973 and has grown into a company with several facilities. Do you have further ones than in Jakarta, Kendari and Makassar? We have set up Makassar as an eastern hub, where the infrastructure…
Sambu Group has its 50th anniversary this year – Has your business always been coconuts? The focus of the group has always been on coconuts. With the Sumatran geography it is natural that we trade in Coconuts or copra but…
Li&Fung (IDS’ parent company) and its expertise in Supply Chain is well known internationally, but can you give us a brief overview over IDS Medical? IDS Med was born 2011 with presence in Singapore and Malaysia, and a small Indonesian…
How is working together with the bank normally enhance your reach? In the past, we have worked closely with CIMB Sunlife in a joint venture. After acquisition by Sunlife Financial Indonesia to comply with the one entity policy we also…
Since you became President-Director, you have taken on the goal of reducing non-performing financing and pushing the bank’s vision 2017. Describe the development of the bank during this time. My priority was improving the internals: some fundamental, such how we…
