TOP INTERVIEWS Following the APEC conference in the Russian Far Eastern Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai has shown the world that it has the potential to become Russia's version of Hong Kong - a transportation and financial centre for the Russian Far East. Yet what are the challenges to achieve this goal? Our team of journalists will illustrate the foreign investments which have benefited the region, the importance of establishing clear and secure guidelines for investors, and the potential advantages and disadvantages to invest in the region. Good reading! Mr. Sergey Mikhailovich Darkin Governor of Primorsky Krai Mr. Yuri Kuznetsov Director of Lastochka Plant Vladivostok Mr. Valery D. Tsymbal General Director of Primorye Oil and Gas Complex. Mr. Yuri Likhoida Vice Governor for Oil and Gas of the Primorye Regional Government Mr. Kostenko Aleksander Ivanovich First Vice-Governor Of The Primorsky Krai Regional Administration Victor Vasilievich Gorchakov Vice Governor for foreign affairs Mr. Ivanov FORMER VG for foriegn Affairs Mr. Kopylov Mayor of Vladivostok Mr. Popov General Director of Vostochny Port JSC MR. Yun Hae Jong General Director of the New Telecom Company (NTC)