Interviews
Interview with The Honourable Dato Dr Amin Liew Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II, Brunei
"The non-oil and gas sector now contributes more than 50% of GDP and nearly 60% of exports, while unemployment has declined from around 9% in 2017 to about 4.7% in 2024. These results are guided by Brunei Vision 2035, which focuses on transforming Brunei into a nation recognized for its highly skilled people, high quality of life and a dynamic and sustainable economy. "
18 June, 2026
Interview with Yang Mulia Awang Ahmad Fathi bin Dato Paduka Haji Junaidi, Deputy Chairman & Executive Director of Imagine Sdn Bhd, Brunei
"My vision for Imagine is not for the company to act in isolation, but to play a meaningful role within a broader national digital ecosystem. Brunei's digital transformation cannot be driven by a single company or sector. Alignment among policymakers, infrastructure providers, technology partners, businesses and even small market players is essential. Collaboration is not optional; it is a necessity. "
18 June, 2026
Interview with Harri Kiiski, CEO Brunei Fertilizer Industries (BFI), Brunei
"Operational excellence and safety remain the foundation of our continuous improvement. We are targeting our nameplate capacity of 1.365 million tons within the next few years. This year, we expect close to 1.2 million tons, up from 1.1 million last year — reflecting steady growth and strong employee engagement."
18 June, 2026
Interview with Jesús Enrique Mora Marín, CEO Brunei Methanol Company (BMC), Brunei
"We also offer attractive opportunities for foreign investors interested in downstream projects. (...) We have a stable political environment and strong support from the government. We also have sufficient natural gas resources. The facilities we have in Brunei are highly developed. The government has invested significant resources to build infrastructure and some of these facilities are available for new investors who want to establish projects here."
18 June, 2026
Interview with Ti Eng Hui, CEO Baiduri Bank, Brunei
"Brunei has a reach similar to Singapore. The stable political situation in the country, the strong currency, low capital control and the location are all unique. I believe when you combine all the factors together, it is really a good place for investment. Brunei has relatively low customs duty compared to other countries."
18 June, 2026
Interview with Mr. Carlo Micallef, CEO of Malta Tourism Authority (MTA)
"We don’t compete on price, because Malta is not the cheapest destination. Instead, we offer strong value for money. Visitors may pay slightly more than elsewhere, but the quality of the experience and service makes it worthwhile. We consistently deliver more than we promise, which encourages people to return."
17 June, 2026
Interview with Mr. Tonio Mallia, CEO of St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Malta
"Even in group visits, the goal is immersion rather than simple sightseeing. Many visitors return and our free audio guide helps enhance the experience. Some even choose special evening openings, where we can guide them more personally, highlight details they might miss, like the vault, and create a more reflective atmosphere, sometimes enhanced by music. This is the experience we want to grow: not just showing the cathedral but helping people truly feel it and return."
17 June, 2026
Interview with Mr. Matthew Zerafa, CEO of Malta Housing Authority
"The future of housing will be defined by systems that are adaptive, innovative and resilient. It will require investment not only in supply, but in smarter models that respond to demographic shifts, economic realities and environmental constraints. Malta’s experience demonstrates that even within the most constrained environments, it is possible to lead this transformation: by designing solutions not just for today’s pressures, but for tomorrow’s realities."
17 June, 2026
Interview with Mr. Cenk Kahraman, CEO of Finance Incorporated Limited, Malta
"We believe regulation exists not only to protect end users, but also institutions like ours. Rather than seeing it as a constraint, we see it as a framework that helps guide innovation and responsible growth. The key is how regulated institutions adapt and operate within these rules to support their clients and achieve their objectives."
28 April, 2026
Interview with Mr. Pierre Fenech, CEO of Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), Malta
"We are proud that 98% of our graduates secure relevant positions within the industry after graduation — an exceptionally strong result. Our goal is for students to be “plug-and-play” professionals who can start working immediately anywhere in the world, with minimal adjustment beyond adapting to a company’s specific culture."
28 April, 2026
Interview with Ahmed Osman Ali, Governor, Central Bank of Djibouti
“Over the last 20 years, the local financial services sector has evolved at a remarkable pace and now forms the foundation of our country’s economic growth.”
26 November, 2024
Interview with Youssouf Moussa Dawaleh, President, Djibouti Chamber of Commerce (CCD)
“Djibouti is very open to American companies entering Djibouti and taking advantage of our free zone for fast development.”
26 November, 2024
Interview with Martin Procházka Chairman of the Board of Directors OKsystem, Czech Republic
"As a partner of leading global technological companies, we embrace new technologies, development systems, databases, artificial intelligence, and more. We try to remain very flexible, and following the latest technological advances is a top priority for us. "
03 October, 2024
Interview with Hon. Ivan Bartoš, Deputy Prime Minister for Digitization Minister for Regional Development, Czech Republic
"We need to be ready to adopt and educate people to tackle the challenges, be ready to work with AI and understand how cyber security has shifted to something fundamenta on the national level and the individual level."
14 August, 2024
Interview with Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, Antigua and Barbuda
"We have 365 beaches. There is no overcrowding on our beaches, there is space for everybody, there is sun for everybody and, of course, there is fun for everybody."
19 January, 2024
Interview with Benjamin Estoista Diokno, Secretary of Finance (former Governor of the Central Bank), Republic of the Philippines
"The Philippines also managed to keep all its investment grade ratings intact, even as the world witnessed a wave of rating downgrades resulting from the crisis."
01 October, 2022
Interview with Tom Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia
“We envisage investments in the region of $50 billion into our energy sector — particularly into oil, gas and green hydrogen — within the next couple of years.”
16 September, 2022
Interview with Ipumbu Shiimi, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Namibia
“Namibia’s stable, well-regulated financial sector is one of the country’s strengths. The sector is ready and able to support our economy’s recovery.”
15 September, 2022
Interview with Pohamba Shifeta, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
“Namibia is an escape route from the crowds that offers a host of activities to suit all tastes. There’s no doubt it should be on everyone’s next vacation destination list.”
14 September, 2022
Interview with Nangula Uaandja, CEO and Chairperson, Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
“The opportunities in Namibia are limitless because of the market access and trade agreements we have, plus everything is in place for investors to be successful here.”
13 September, 2022
Interview with Immanuel Mulunga, Managing Director, NAMCOR
“Namibia’s diamond industry has contributed significantly, not just to shareholder value, but also in terms of infrastructure, capacity building and human capital development.”
12 September, 2022
Interview with Andrew Kanime, CEO, Namibian Ports Authority (Namport)
“I’m very optimistic that we will achieve our vision of being the best performing seaports in Africa by 2026, because our people are ready to drive that change.”
10 September, 2022
Interview with Stanley Similo, Director General, Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
“The uniqueness of who we are as Namibians and as a country makes for great filmmaking. It’s a land of contrasting beauty, and the only destination with both a desert and an ocean.”
09 September, 2022
Interview with Brent Eiseb, CEO, Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC)
Prisma Reports (PR): How has Namibia’s unique diamond industry evolved and what’s the Namibia Diamond Trading Company’s (NDTC’s) role within it? Brent Eiseb (BM): We’ve been recovering diamonds in Namibia for well over 100 years, during which time Namibia’s diamond industry has contributed significantly, not...
08 September, 2022
Interview with Mercia Geises, CEO, Standard Bank Namibia
“We’re looking forward to engaging in more partnership projects that help Namibia realize its development goals and that deliver on the promise the country holds for investors.”
06 September, 2022
Interview with Matthias M. Ngwangwama, Managing Director, Namibia Wildlife Resorts
“It’s Namibia’s natural beauty that attracts visitors. There are endless opportunities in our tourism industry, some we know about but others are undiscovered and we need to harness them.”
05 September, 2022
Interview with Gys Joubert, Managing Director, Gondwana Collection Namibia
“Namibia offers something that the world is longing for. The tourist has become the traveler and, if you want time and space, Namibia has got you covered.”
04 September, 2022
Interview with Leonie Hartmann, Co-Founder and CEO, AvaGro
“To overcome the challenges of food security, in 2014 we established a farm in the Namib Desert and pioneered hydroponics cultivation in the country.”
02 September, 2022
Interview with Baronice Hans, Managing Director, Bank Windhoek
“Bank Windhoek’s purpose is to be a connector of positive change by helping individuals and communities to reach their full potential.”
02 September, 2022
Interview with André Snyman, Managing Director, Walvis Bay Salt Holdings
“The leading exporter of salt in sub-Saharan Africa, Walvis Bay Salt produces in excess of 1 million tons of solar-evaporated sea salt a year, 80% of which is exported.”
01 September, 2022
Interview with Ian Collard, CEO, Namib Mills
“Our slogan is “feeding the nation” and we take that responsibility very seriously — we see ourselves as an extension of the government’s focus on food availability and security.”
01 September, 2022
Interview with Meryl Barry, CEO, the Pupkewitz Foundation
“Our programs focus on community development, education, health, sport, civil society, arts and culture. It’s the oldest Namibian foundation and has an annual impact on one million Namibians.”
01 September, 2022
Interview with Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of Transport and Local Government, Iceland
"Our strategy to come out of this pandemic is to meet the crisis on the offensive by not raising taxes or making heavy cuts to the budget, but on the contrary, by investing more in all areas where it is both feasible and economically favorable."
28 March, 2022
Interview with Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Seychelles
"We’re hoping that by mid-March we will have 70% of our population vaccinated to provide herd immunity so that we may open up our border wider for tourists."
26 March, 2022
Interview with Jean-François Ferrari, Designated Minister for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Seychelles
"We are now fervently building up the infrastructure and opening the space for investment in the fishing industry."
06 March, 2022
Interview with Naadir Hassan Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Trade, Seychelles
"There has been a very firm commitment on the side of government to avoid ending up on any blacklist which might impact the reputation of the country and, ultimately, the financial sector. We are fully committed to amending all our laws to ensure they are on par with international requirements, and this is in fact exactly what we have been doing."
06 March, 2022
Interview with Moses Kirkconnell, Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism, Cayman Islands
Moses Kirkconnell, Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism, reveals a strategy for tourism that is based on protecting residents, visitors and the economy PR: Could you give our readers an insight into the performance of the Cayman Islands’ tourism sector in recent years? MK:...
04 March, 2022
Interview with Deepak Balgobin, Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation
"Innovation is very important and, therefore, we have created a portfolio of innovation. The Mauritius Research Council has recently been revamped into the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC), which falls under my ministry."
19 January, 2022
Interview with Professor Martin Boehm, Dean, IE Business School Madrid
"Digital transformation has been front and center in thinking about how we leverage from technology to improve the learning experience for students, particularly in how we can make it more efficient and distinct"
11 June, 2021
Interview with Professor Jean-François Manzoni, President of IMD
"We are all jointly responsible for the world in which we live. Individually one can only do so much, but the little we can do still counts."
11 June, 2021
