Malaysia and Cuba have had diplomatic relations since 1975 and citizens of both nations don't require visas to visit each other. Yet, bilateral trade remains low. Florentino Batista González, the ambassador of Cuba to Malaysia shares his views on the potential of bilateral relations after both countries became BRICS partners, as well as how the continued US economic embargo on the Caribbean island nation is wreaking havoc on its citizens' wellbeing.

Malaysia and Cuba have had diplomatic relations since 1975 and citizens of both nations don't require visas to visit each other. Yet, bilateral trade remains low. Florentino Batista González, the ambassador of Cuba to Malaysia shares his views on the potential of bilateral relations after both countries became BRICS partners, as well as how the continued US economic embargo on the Caribbean island nation is wreaking havoc on its citizens' wellbeing.

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Malaysia-Cuba Relations: Common Ground To Work From

The internet, a utility that we have become so dependent on, is powered by an unseen network of submarine cables laid on ocean floors across the world. We speak to OMS Group, a Malaysian company involved in this industry that provides subsea digital infrastructure solutions. It has a global presence and strong backers like the KKR Group. Ronnie Lim, the Group CEO, tells us about its growth strategy and monetisation plans.

The internet, a utility that we have become so dependent on, is powered by an unseen network of submarine cables laid on ocean floors across the world. We speak to OMS Group, a Malaysian company involved in this industry that provides subsea digital infrastructure solutions. It has a global presence and strong backers like the KKR Group. Ronnie Lim, the Group CEO, tells us about its growth strategy and monetisation plans.

OMS, Diving Deep For Growth

OYO Rooms, finally turned a profit in its latest financial year since being founded in 2012. The Indian multinational hotel chain which is backed by Japan's Softbank, is now refocusing its efforts into increasing that profitability by reducing the number of purely budget hotels and providing a more varied range of products to suit more people. Akshay Rathod, country head for OYO Malaysia gives us an insight into what changes can be expected to maintain this positive momentum.

OYO Rooms, finally turned a profit in its latest financial year since being founded in 2012. The Indian multinational hotel chain which is backed by Japan's Softbank, is now refocusing its efforts into increasing that profitability by reducing the number of purely budget hotels and providing a more varied range of products to suit more people. Akshay Rathod, country head for OYO Malaysia gives us an insight into what changes can be expected to maintain this positive momentum.

OYO: Restrategising A (Finally) Profitable Business

The Body Shop is an iconic skincare, cosmetics and perfume brand that was synonymous with conservation and recycling even before ESG became mainstream. However it recently has gone into receivership and emerged with a new owner, Aurea Group. We speak to Mike Jatania, the new Executive Chairman of the Body Shop on their turnaround plans and why they see value in this company.

Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The Body Shop is an iconic skincare, cosmetics and perfume brand that was synonymous with conservation and recycling even before ESG became mainstream. However it recently has gone into receivership and emerged with a new owner, Aurea Group. We speak to Mike Jatania, the new Executive Chairman of the Body Shop on their turnaround plans and why they see value in this company. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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