The economy of the Malaysian state of Johor is thriving. A large portion of Johor’s economic activity is facilitated by the maritime transportation sector. Johor Port, the busiest of the state's ports, has made a major contibution to overall de

ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade on the importance of maintaining one Internet

Jun 22nd, 2016 3m 38s

Fadi Chehadé is the President and CEO of ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the importance of maintaining one Internet and where the pressures to fragment the Internet are comi

Japanese-Malaysian bilateral relationship continues to strengthen, more FDI opportunities sought

Apr 6th, 2016 4m 15s

Dr. Makio Miyagawa is the Japanese ambassador to Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Japan, FDI opportunities, and how Malaysia can be a gateway to Islamic nation markets for Japanese

Future tech opportunities will need networks with high bandwidth and low latency says Magyar Telekom CEO

Mar 9th, 2016 4m 14s

Chris Mattheisen is the CEO of Magyar Telekom, the largest telecommunications company in Hungary. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the telecom sector in Hungary, e-commerce opportunities, and preparing for unforeseen opportunities in the

ITU Secretary General Houlin Zhao on the social and economic impact of technology

Feb 10th, 2016 6m 14s

Houlin Zhao is the Secretary General of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a UN agency specialized in information and telecommunication technologies. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the global ICT penetration, the importan

Pakistan addressing ICT infrastructure deficit as software exports reach $2.8bn

Jan 27th, 2016 5m 45s

Anusha Rahman Khan is Pakistan’s Minister of State for Information Technology & Telecom. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the steps Pakistan is taking to spread connectivity across the country, the new telecom policy framework, and the s

Magyar Telekom CEO Chris Mattheisen on building network infrastructure & growing ARPU

Jan 14th, 2016 4m 24s

Chris Mattheisen is the CEO of Magyar Telekom, the largest telecommunications company in Hungary. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Magyar Telekom’s network buildout, telecom competition in Hungary, and what the company is doing to grow AR

ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade on Internet governance & balancing security, innovation, and privacy

Jan 5th, 2016 3m 58s

Fadi Chehadé is the President and CEO of ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the economic impact of the digital sector, Internet governance, and finding the balance between secu

ANACOM Chair Fatima Barros on telecoms in Portugal & getting ready for the Internet of Things

Dec 22nd, 2015 6m 21s

Fátima Barros is the Chair of the Board of Directors of ANACOM (Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações), the national regulatory authority for communications in Portugal. She is also the 2015 Chair of BEREC, the Body of European Regulators of Elec

Afghanistan has 80% mobile penetration & 3 million Internet users, rolling out open access policy says Minister

Dec 7th, 2015 4m 22s

Abdul Razaq Vahidi is the Minister of Communication and Information Technology of Afghanistan. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the current state of the ICT sector in Afghanistan, the government’s top three policy priorities, and roll out

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Communications Ali Abbasov on building up a regional ICT hub

Nov 10th, 2015 3m 36s

Ali Abbasov in the Minister of Communications and High Technology of Azerbaijan. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the government’s efforts to make Azerbaijan into a regional ICT hub, ICT infrastructure development, and the push toward a f

CreditBPO Founder & CEO Lia Francisco on how credit ratings can increase access to bank loans & financing for SMEs

Jul 6th, 2015 6m 43s

Lia Francisco is the Founder & CEO of CreditBPO, which leverages information technology to improve the visibility, operational efficiency, and credit worthiness of SMEs in the Philippines. She spoke with The Prospect Group about the vision behi

Philippine Chamber President on the Philippines growth story & upcoming ASEAN integration

Jun 1st, 2015 3m 35s

Alfredo M. Yao is the President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI), the voice of business in the Philippines. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the upcoming economic integration of ASEAN countries, the Philippines grow

Quantum Hotels & Resorts President on tourism and the hotel industry in the Philippines

Apr 22nd, 2015 4m 55s

John Cole is the President of Quantum Hotels and Resorts. He spoke with The Prospect Group about tourism in the Philippines, the hotel industry in the Makati area of Metro Manila, and the One Pacific Place property.

Evercore Asia Chairman Stephen CuUnjieng on the Philippines & ASEAN competitiveness

Mar 26th, 2015 4m 57s

Stephen CuUnjieng is the Chairman of Evercore Asia, a premier independent investment banking advisory firm. He spoke with The Prospect Group about today’s economic realities, ASEAN competitiveness, and his macroeconomic outlook for the Philippi

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on ASEAN trade, the future of Proton & 1MDB

Mar 11th, 2015 5m 49s

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is a politician, businessman, and was Malaysia’s longest serving Prime Minister. He currently chairs Malaysian car manufacturer Proton. He spoke with The Prospect Group about hot-button economic issues: ASEAN trade, the

Thailand improving broadcast & telecommunication infrastructure, transitioning to digital era

Feb 23rd, 2015 6m 17s

Thailand has taken systemic measures to improve broadcasting and telecommunications infrastructure. The ongoing move to digital television is expected to have a $3bn economic impact. Mobile data consumption is growing and the transition to 4G p

AJ Pharma Holdings MD Dr. Tabassum Khan on halal vaccines

Feb 11th, 2015 7m 25s

Dr. Tabassum Khan is the Managing Director of AJ Pharma Holding, an initiative of the Aljomaih Group of Saudi Arabia established to focus on investments in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors in Malaysia and the surrounding region. He spok

BiotechCorp CEO Mohd Nazlee Kamal on Malaysia’s biotech industry

Feb 2nd, 2015 4m 39s

Dato' Dr. Mohd Nazlee Kamal is the CEO of the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp), an organization tasked with driving the country’s biotech industry. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Malaysia’s biotech industry, opportuniti

WIEF Chairman Tun Musa Hitam on partnership and where Malaysia stands today

Jan 19th, 2015 6m 38s

Tuna Musa Hitam is a politician, businessman, and former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia. He currently chairs the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF). He spoke with The Prospect Group about the 10th annual WIEF that took place in Dubai, innov

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on the way forward for Malaysia

Jan 6th, 2015 5m 30s

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is a politician, businessman, and was Malaysia’s longest serving Prime Minister. He spoke with The Prospect Group about economic growth and development in Malaysia, the education system, and his future outlook for the c

Securities Commission of Malaysia's Dato’ Dr. Abdul Halim bin Ismail on the third sector

Dec 30th, 2014 4m 48s

Dato’ Dr. Abdul Halim bin Ismail is a Member of the Shariah Advisory Council of the Securities Commission of Malaysia and the recipient of the 2014 Royal Award for Islamic Finance. He spoke with The Prospect Group about measuring progress and s

Hong Leong Islamic Bank CEO on pitching the concept of Islamic banking to a global audience

Dec 11th, 2014 4m 59s

Raja Teh Maimunah is the CEO of Hong Leong Islamic Bank, part of the Hong Leong Financial Group. She spoke with The Prospect Group about bringing the concept and principles of Islamic banking to a mainstream global audience.

WIEF Young Leaders Network Chairman Ebrahim Patel on supporting young leaders

Dec 4th, 2014 6m 8s

Ebrahim Patel is the Chairman of the WIEF Young Leaders Network, a global platform connecting young leaders from across the world. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the WIEF Young Leaders Network and the 10th World Islamic Economic Forum (

Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade & Industry (MITI) on raising Malaysia’s profile in the world

Nov 24th, 2014 5m 56s

Y.B. Dato' Sri Mustapa Bin Mohamed is Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade & Industry (MITI). He spoke with The Prospect Group about promoting investment in Malaysia, supporting the Islamic economy, and reaching the country’s 2020 goals.