DOOM and gloom about the euro are abundant. An increasing number of commentators and economists have started to question whether the common currency can survive.

KOP Properties looks to provide an extra 'something special and iconic' when it designs and builds high-end residential projects under its luxury Hayden Properties brand, says its CEO, Leny Suparman.

BUSINESSES today face a challenging environment both internally and externally. The global economic downturn has simultaneously constrained their growth and placed considerable stress upon their operations. On the one hand, say specialists, businesses need to continue growing; on the other hand, they need to control their costs and manage their finances more stringently than ever.