Environment doesn't become a priority for aviation until it relates to profit, says Shashank Nigam, founder and CEO of SimpliFlying. He tells CNBC's Sri Jegarajah, Martin Soong and Amanda Drury that being green means either reducing costs or driving revenue. (February 3)
Chi-X alternative trading platform begins operations in Japan today. Ron Gould, Asia Pacific CEO of Chi-X Global, says the arrival of the platform is set to increase market liquidity as it lures in new investors. He speaks to CNBC's Martin Soong & Kaori Enjoji.
China presents more profitable real estate investment opportunities than Hong Kong, says Ronnie Chan, chairman of Hang Lung Properties. He tells CNBC's Martin Soong, Bernard Lo that the firm has no plans to acquire sites in Hong Kong due to overvalued prices.
Chen Feng, group chairman of HNA Group speaks to Mathius Shinnick, CEO of Hong Kong Aviation Capital and CNBC's Bernard Lo about the expansion of HNA's aircraft leasing business in Australia.
Pacnet is set to build a $400 million trans-pacific subsea cable with pacific fibre. Bill Barney, CEO of Pacnet speaks to CNBC's Martin Soong about the positive impact this will have for internet consumers in Asia-Pacific.
Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, is optimistic that the global economy will not be faced with a double-dip. He speaks to CNBC's Oriel Morrison about Virgin Money's new Australian venture and the company's stake in Virgin Blue.
Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organization shares his views on China's currency policy and the progress made in the Doha round of trade talks with Cheng Lei in an exclusive CNBC interview.
The FTSE CNBC Asia 100 Index will be a vital tool for those who want an overall picture of Asia Pacific, says Paul Hoff, MD, Asia at FTSE Group. He tells Rajiv Biswas, of The Economist Group, CNBC's Martin Soong, Sri Jegarajah, Karen Tso & Bernard Lo how the index will aid in the creation of structured products.
Despite a slowdown in the global economy, Salvatore Ferragamo's CEO believes turnaround for the luxury market has been faster than expected. He tells CNBC that China is driving growth in luxury spending.
Australia's Dampier Gold hopes to raise some $17 million through an IPO. Russell Skirrow, its chairman, gives an update on the company and he believes its issue price could see a 5-10 times performance over 2-3 years. He talks to CNBC's Martin Soong, Karen Tso and Sri Jegarajah.
Staying wirh the sector, one airport operator in our region says the global economic downturn presents great opportunities. I caught up with Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths and started by asking him how successful the first half of the year has been.
Martin Abbott, CEO of London Metal Exchange, sheds light on the firm's Asian strategy as it sets up a representative office in Singapore. He tells CNBC's Martin Soong, Karen Tso and Sri Jegarajah, that the exchange is keen to identify potential new alliances and it is in talks with SGX to "look for commonalities".
Subir Lall, IMF mission chief to South Korea, says given the strength of the S.Korean economy, he believes the central bank should move towards tightening its monetary policy. He shares his outlook for the economy with CNBC's Martin Soong & Sri Jegarajah.
Jeremy Sutcliffe, managing director of CSR, sheds light on his wider strategy of returning to a single-focused company, following the sale of its sugar arm to Singapore's Wilmar. He speaks to CNBC's Karen Tso & Sri Jegarajah
Thailand's Banpu is paying full value for Centennial Coal when it placed a $2 billion price tag on the firm, says Bob Cameron, CEO of Centennial Coal. He sheds light on this deal, with CNBC's Martin Soong, Karen Tso & Sri Jegarajah.
Kraft Foods has been hot on the acquisition trail, sweetening its position as a leading food company. Pradeep Pant, president of Asia Pacific for Kraft Foods, gives CNBC the skinny on integrating the distinct cultures of Kraft & British chocolatier Cadbury
Bruce McFadzean, MD of Catalpa Resources gives his outlook on the gold sector and issues facing the gold sector including the RSPT to CNBC's Martin Soong and Karen Tso.
Hiring expectations have risen for four consecutive quarters in major Asian markets. Mike Game, Asia CEO at Hudson tells Tai Hui of Standard Chartered Bank and CNBC's Karen Tso and Martin Soong that Singapore, Hong Kong & China have demonstrated the highest headcount growth.
Minimizing energy requirements is one of the key challenges in water purification, says Chuck Gordon, CEO of Siemens Water Technologies. He also tells CNBC's Sri Jegarajah what his firm is doing to become more cost efficient, at the Singapore International Water Week 2010.
Dan McCarthy, president & CEO of Black & Veatch, says urbanization is putting a strain on the availability of water. He speaks to CNBC's Sri Jegarajah at Singapore's about energy efficient water treatment solutions.
EgyptAir wants to make Cairo the gateway to Africa. Captain Alaa Ashour, chairman of EgyptAir Airlines, speaks to CNBC's Lubna Takruri about the carrier's expansion plans.
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