VIP INTERVIEWS
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José Parayanken
Mozambique
President, Mozambique Holdings Limited (MHL)
“We have introduced rubber production as a pilot project in Lugela, Zambezia, initially for 2,000ha, with 1,000ha already planted.”
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Carlos Zacarias
Mozambique
Chairman, National Institute of Petroleum (INP)
“All companies operating in Mozambique must include a chapter in their development plan explaining how they are going to employ, train, and enable people from the local population.”
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Hicham Boudraa
Morocco
General Manager, AMDIE
“The Port of Tanger Med and the Nador Tangier West Med port are great additions, but Morocco’s ambitions require more projects.”
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Marco Oriolo
Mexico
President, DG Impianti Industriali (DG)
“Our target is to become the leader in the market for oil companies.”
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Mohammad Ayaz
Mexico
CEO, PayNways
“At present, we have a presence in the US and India.”
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Focus: Pandemic in Africa's Largest Economy
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Focus: COVID-19 & Sports
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Focus: China's Embassy in Dominican Republic
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Focus: Minimum Wage in Spain
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DIPLOMACY
Focus: Malaysia-China Relations
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