Skilled workforce needed to stay competitive globally
PM’s Adviser Salman F Rahman says at DCCI webinar
The capacity of all the ports in the country has increased in recent times, but the government will continue efforts to improve their condition further, said an adviser to the prime minister. Photo: Star/file
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The government plans to spend more on human resource development, research and development activities in the days to come to stay competitive in the global market, said Salman F Rahman, the prime minister s private industry and investment adviser.
The government has implemented a number of reforms to expand trade and investment in the country and will continue to do so in the future.
Japanese firms rank Kenya top investment spot
Monday April 05 2021
By PATRICK ALUSHULA
The East Asian country affiliated firms cited Kenya’s position as the economic hub of East Africa.
The firms also pointed to expanding demand for infrastructure, potential of geothermal power, growing car industry and the existence of Japan’s Official Development Assistance.
Kenya is the most attractive destination for Japanese firms seeking to make new investments in Africa, a survey has shown, beating the continent’s larger economies like South Africa and Nigeria.
The survey, carried out by Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) on Japanese-affiliated companies in Africa, found that over a third (35.1 percent) of polled companies cited Kenya as their preferred future investment destination in Africa.
Number of Japanese firms in Bangladesh up 4 times in 10 years
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DHAKA, April 03, 2020 (BSS) – The number of Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh has increased around four times in 10 years as the government ensured better business climate for the foreign investors in the country.
A total of 321 Japanese firms are currently running their businesses in the country which was 83 in 2010, as per the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
Talking to BSS, JETRO Country Representative Yuji Ando said Bangladesh is one of the major destinations for Japanese entrepreneurs and they are investing in different fields, including ready-made garments (RMG), textile, IT and infrastructure taking the advantage of competitive human resource and huge domestic market.
Number of Japanese firms in Bangladesh up 4 times in 10 years
BSS
3rd April, 2021 05:46:22
The number of Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh has increased around four times in 10 years as the government ensured better business climate for the foreign investors in the country.
A total of 321 Japanese firms are currently running their businesses in the country which was 83 in 2010, as per the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
Talking to BSS, JETRO Country Representative Yuji Ando said Bangladesh is one of the major destinations for Japanese entrepreneurs and they are investing in different fields, including ready-made garments (RMG), textile, IT and infrastructure taking the advantage of competitive human resource and huge domestic market.
Supporting industries receiving multinational boost 10:00 | 01/04/2021
Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) in District 9
According to Ho Chi Minh City Peopleâs Committee, more foreign businesses are developing projects at Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) in District 9 to become suppliers for Samsung Electronicsâ CE Complex (SEHC) in the city.
As of February, four local companies and nine foreign-invested enterprises have been providing materials, spare parts, and accessories to SEHC.
Among them, Vija Technology JSC specialises in manufacturing automation equipment, industrial robots, precision mechanical details, and molds. Meanwhile, Daeyoung Electronics Vina Company manufactures and trades in electronic components and LED displays for household goods like refrigerators, washing machines, and air-conditioners.