Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
Good things come to those who wait
After the United States, China is the second largest economy in the world. It has long been recognised as the fastest-growing globally, having recorded annual average growth rates in excess of 10 percent over the last quarter-century. In Q2 2010, China’s economy was valued at $1.33trn, and it is estimated that by the end of […]
A civil engineer for all seasons
Prasert BunsumpunAge: 58Education:Harvard Business SchoolMBA, Utah State UniversityCareer highlights:2003 President and CEO, PTT Group2001-2003 Senior Executive Vice President, Gas Business Group, PTT Public Company When Prasert Bunsumpun, then 51, was appointed President of Thailand’s national energy company, PTT Plc in 2003 it was yet to join the ranks of the Fortune 500 elite. By 2004, […]
FX platforms target white labelling
Since its inception, Squared Financial Services (Squared) has continually invested in its product offering, technology and people, as it strives to become the platform of choice among all participants in the EFX market space. Today, the results of this investment are plain to see, as Squared Financial is poised to reap the rewards of its […]
All hands on deck
A provider of world class international shipping and transportation services, Qatar Navigation was named Best GCC Cargo Shipping Company 2010 as part of the World Finance GCC Trade & Industry Awards Programme for this year. When the firm was founded in 1957, the Qatari economy was in urgent need of an organisation that would cater […]
Walmex bullish in operations merger
One thing that hasn’t changed though is Walmex’s rapid growth and impressive financials as it continues to spice up the retail market in Central America. The challenge for Scot now, is to keep this Latin American retailing success story on track. In a country famous for its chilli peppers, it is only fitting that giant […]
World Bank: Agriculture leads poverty reduction
There is enormous agricultural potential in many parts of Africa. All the necessary natural conditions – good soils and climate, plenty of land and water – are present in many countries. There is no reason why Africa cannot be a major producer of agricultural products on a scale equal to that of South America. But […]
“We used the crisis to optimise”
The credit crisis took a wrecking ball to the balance sheets of many global banks. Not Saxo Bank. This feat marked the bank out. This Denmark-based operation now has a hugely expanding geographic footprint and its distinctively outspoken CEO is not shy of challenging the traditional big players – as well as the perceptions of […]
Investors eye T’s & C’s
If you think you’d like to extend your Turks & Caicos vacation — perhaps permanently —you’ll join the ranks of visitors turned expatriates, who have chosen to do business, retire or enjoy a second home in idyllic surroundings. In the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), you’ll enjoy the sea and sand at your front door […]
Indian infrastructure set for double digit growth
The Indian economy is the 10th largest in the world and has the 4th largest GDP in terms of purchasing power parity. The economic growth of this country has been the second fastest during the current decade of the 21st Century. The GDP growth has been nine percent during 2006-08 and has shown tremendous resilience […]
Ports gain in pro-business market
Deemed one of the most prestigious projects in the Sultanate of Oman, the Port boasts the four largest shipping lines. Business is booming. Both its terminals saw double digit growth in the past five years, with general cargo growing at over 20 percent per annum, despite the onset of the recession. We spoke to the […]
