Bloggers given unparalleled access to the forthcoming Malaysia Global Business Forum - Bosnia

The bloggers will be given unparalleled access to the forthcoming Malaysia Global Business Forum - Bosnia, for the first time in Malaysia.

The keynote speaker, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (Malaysia's former Prime Minister) is an avid blogger himself and will be the keynote speaker during the forum. Dr. Haris Silajdzic, President of Bosnia-Herzegovina has also confirmed his presence and will lead the Bosnian delegation to the Malaysia Global Business Forum, scheduled 8 – 11 November, 2009 at Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching, Sarawak (one of Malaysia's states located in Borneo).

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad will be delivering the keynote address with other speakers include:

Amer Bukvic – CEO Bank Bosnia International – who is recognised as Europe’s leading Islamic banker
Amer Jeralgic – CEO of Elektrpravada, Bosnia’s largest and most profitable company which is equivalent to TNB and is involved in the energy and mining sector
Sam Osmanagic – Discoverer of the Bosnian Valley of the Pyramids and Bosnia’s Indiana Jones
Tarik Dodic – Secretary General of Foreign Trade Chamber Bosnia who is leading a strong delegation of Bosnian business leaders

The forum will be focusing on various sectors such as Higher Education, energy and power, biotech, agro-tech, Halal, Islamic Banking, tourism, and more.

As for the bloggers who wish to attend and cover the event, will have the following access:

• Dedicated stage for bloggers to blog from during the main session
• Access to all press conferences
• Access to VIP speakers
• Access to break out sessions for industry specific sessions
• Broadband access to upload live
• Pre and post-event access

To register as a blogger, or for more details, please send your contact details and blog site to either azizul@asiaprc.com or diyana@asiaprc.com

Malaysia Global Business Forum — Bosnia Herzegovina to be held in November

A forum aimed at exposing and exploring business opportunities in Bosnia-Herzegovina will be held in Malaysia from Nov 8 to 11.

The Malaysia Global Business Forum — Bosnia Herzegovina, organised by Glenreagh Sdn Bhd, will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).

Glenreagh managing director Nordin Abdullah said yesterday Bosnia-Herzegovina had been reported as one of the faster growing economies in South Eastern Europe, with a steady growth of five per cent per year since 2000.

“Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of the most stable countries in Europe. In addition, it will enter the European Union (EU) in a few years.

“Bosnia-Herzegovina is the gateway to the European market. However, there is not enough business going on in Bosnia-Herzegovina by Malaysian companies,” he told a press conference held at BCCK yesterday.

He pointed out that ‘halal’ food and renewable energy were the two key areas that businesses in Malaysia could consider in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

In order to further enhance that strong relationship between Malaysia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, various joint ventures between the two nations had been established, said Nordin.

For instance, Nordin said, the cooperation could be seen in the area of higher education, information technology and transportation.

“Besides, Bosnia-Herzegovina is a culturally diverse country which is very similar to Malaysia. I believe that the cultural similarity would be an advantage for Malaysian businesses,” he said.

The four-day forum would see the presence of heads of states and trade ministers while the most prominent figure would be former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, said Nordin.

He explained that Dr Mahathir who during his tenure as the prime minister had been instrumental in providing the much needed support for Bosnia-Herzegovina and its people.

“Among the renowned speakers and presenters expected at the forum is Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who will be the keynote speaker at the dinner.

“From Bosnia-Herzegovina are Bosnia Bank International chief executive officer Amer Bukvic and Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia-Herzegovina secretary general Tarik Dodic,” he said.

For further information on the Malaysia Global Business Forum — Bosnia-Herzegovina, members of the public can visit the official website at www.malaysiaglobalbusinessforum.com

Also present at the press conference was BCCK chief executive Trevor McCartney.

BH Telecom signs a 3G deal with Ericsson worth € 4.4 million

BH Telecom, the largest operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ericsson signed new contracts amounting to 4.4 million EURO. The contracts are related to the extension of 3G network, as well as to the upgrade of the core network of BH Telecom. The extension of 3G network confirms the satisfaction of BH Telecom with the cooperation with Ericsson, in the initial phase of introduction the 3G technology. The contract covers the delivery, installation and integration of the equipment, i.e. it is made on the turn key principle. The realization of the above projects starts immediately.

Gordana Kovačević, MSc EE, made comments on the above signed contracts: „I’m very pleased, that on the basis of further extension of BH Telecom 3G network, we shall enable the offering of the advanced 3G services to the considerably larger number of Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens. This achievement is the result of the strategic commitment of BH Telecom to introduce new technologies, and simultaneously it confirms the excellent cooperation between the two companies”.

Bosna Bank International starts financing purchase of agricultural land

Bosna Bank International (BBI) created a Security Food Program within which it is offering financing purchase of agricultural land. Financing is intended for interested individuals and corporate entities at favorable profit rates and simple procedures of the submission and processing of applications.

BBI decided to create the Program and financing after an analysis of recognized research agencies, which anticipated huge worldwide shortage of food in the following two years.

Within the Program, interested customers will also be able to receive financing for construction and refurbishment of agricultural facilities, purchase of agricultural mechanization, equipment, tools, trunks, seeds, etc. Bosna Bank International will also start activities in order to provide the interested applicants choice of better and more favorable land and help them in connecting with food producers and farmers, who could again help the applicants in changing of the land they bought into fertile soil.

That way, BBI not only provides the clients with an opportunity to secure their own piece of land but to invest in actual value as well.

Promo, Bosnian supplier of prefabricated houses, signs major contract in Iraq

Promo from Donji Vakuf, Bosnia, has become the exclusive partner in the construction of prefabricated buildings for the needs of Iraqi investors.

By signing the Memorandum of interstate cooperation with the Iraqi ministry of transport and communications, Promo - the leader in manufacturing of prefabricated buildings in the region, has become the exclusive partner in the construction of prefabricated buildings for the needs of the ministry.

- In early November this year, along with representatives of Hidrogradnja (othre Bosnian company), we shall visit Iraq. We expect to specify the details of the project, which would mean the construction of residential and holiday homes, school facilities, kindergartens, sports facilities and various support facilities - highlights Kemal Colak, CEO of Promo.

In his words, this contract will engage full production capacity of the company and will bring about increase of work force. The first deliveries should begin in the spring of 2010.

Freeborn Development Group (FDG) planning to invest in Bosnia

President of the American investment company Freeborn Development Group (FDG) Mr. John Freeborn presented the plan for potential investment to the representatives of the business community and the authorities in Brcko, Bosnia, a few days ago.

FDG was also represented by Ibrahim Vajzovic from Brcko, who is a senior consultant at FDG.

"Despite the present recession, there is money that can be invested. I managed to convince American investors to come to Bosnia and experience this favorable business climate" - said Vajzovic.

He added that they held a series of successful meetings and presentation of investment plans in several Bosnian citiez, such as Brcko, Sarajevo and Tuzla.

"We are interested in projects in various fields of economy, ranging from several hundreds of thousands of dollars, to several tens of millions. It's hard to talk about the final amount, because it depends only of the quality of the proposed projects "- explained Vajzovic.

Vajzovic said that they will take a dozen proposed projects with them for further analysis, and that they will be discussed in the next few months.

"We will conduct thorough analysis and we plan to return in October with proposals and the investment plans. We are interested in projects in the field of agroculture, meat production, wood processing, construction and mechanical engineering, but the list is not final" - said Vajzovic.

Italian investors purchase Bosnian IT-brand

Bosnian IT-brand "IT Computers", was purchased by an Italian investor, said Nihad Softic the CEO of IT Computers.

"The brand "IT Computers" will in this way remain on the Bosnian market, and the new Italian owner will set a new direction," Softic said.

In his words, a contract with the Italian investor was signed last week, details about the contract and the investor's identity will be announced next week.