IFC East Asia Pacific

03/06/2026

Thank you for being part of our journey.

Over the years, this community has helped spotlight the partnerships, investments, and innovations advancing development across East Asia and the Pacific.

The next chapter continues at IFC Asia Pacific, bringing together voices, stories, and perspectives from across the region in one place, reflecting how connected our markets, communities, and development priorities truly are.

Follow along http://wrld.bg/5Csg50Z7gYZ to stay connected to the partnerships, ideas, and investments shaping the future of Asia Pacific.

27/05/2026

🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐫-𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬🌟
This initiative celebrates women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals who are driving innovation, leadership, and impact across Timor-Leste’s private sector and financial ecosystem. Are you working in leading financial institutions in Timor-Leste, public sector, private sector, corporate sector, associations, or non-government organizations located in Timor-Leste? 💼 This opportunity is for YOU.

Individuals and institutions are invited to submit applications and nominations to recognize outstanding contributions and inspire the next generation of women leaders.

📅 Nominations are open now until 8th July 2026

🏆 Celebrate women shaping Timor-Leste’s future

✨ Apply for yourself or nominate someone you know with strong potential and impact

📄 Forms available in Tetum, English & Portuguese
👉 Apply here:
http://wrld.bg/HQFC50Z49ic

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞. 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧.

Under the patronage of President José Ramos-Horta, the awards are held as a joint initiative with Associação Empresarial das Mulheres de Timor-Leste AEMTL, and are supported by the Australian Government and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

For more details, please contact:
Paula Godinho/Bonciana Monteiro
+670 77601666 | 77460606

[email protected] | [email protected]


Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Banco Central de Timor-Leste

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

20/05/2026

In well-functioning credit markets, 60–75% of commercial lending is backed by movable assets — receivables, inventory, equipment — not real estate. Yet in many developing economies, including the Philippines, bank lending has long been anchored to immovable property, effectively locking out millions of productive, creditworthy SMEs.

On 20-21 May, IFC East Asia & Pacific partnered with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to convene around 100 senior bank professionals for a workshop on Receivables and Inventory Finance, two most common forms of movables finance that can truly unlock the potential of small businesses.

18/05/2026

⏳ Only days to go before young leaders from across East Asia and Pacific come together to shape the future of work — register now to secure your spot for both days of the forum.

Are you between 18 and 29 and ready to learn about the of tomorrow, build new skills, and expand your network? 🌏

Join the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) Youth Forum 2026, an exciting, hands-on forum designed for young changemakers—just like you!

✨ What to expect:
Understand the jobs landscape: Learn more about the future of jobs in EAP, and the challenges and opportunities for youth in the digital age.
Learn and collaborate: Participate in interactive sessions led by partner organizations, focusing on skills development, entrepreneurship, and employment pathways through digital transformation.
Expand your network: Build connections with peers and professionals to accelerate your career and share ideas on scaling effective solutions.

📅 May 20-21, 2026
📍 Hybrid event | Host venue: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
👉 Register for virtual participation: http://wrld.bg/eVyK50Z0VE6

World Bank Group

15/05/2026

Across East Asia and the Pacific, the health sector is creating jobs for doctors, nurses, midwives, and community health workers.

Investments in health systems also support jobs in:
• Pharmaceuticals
• Diagnostics
• Medical technology

eans stronger health systems can help grow entire industries, livelihoods and local economies. http://wrld.bg/4Rvz50Z03zV

World Bank Group

14/05/2026

🇸🇧 More jobs. Stronger connections. Greater opportunity. 🇸🇧

A new six-year partnership between the World Bank Group and Solomon Islands will help build a more connected, resilient, and opportunity-rich future for Solomon Islanders.

The partnership will support:
⚡ More affordable and reliable energy
🛣️ Better roads, transport, and connections between communities
📈 New opportunities for businesses, tourism, fisheries, and local jobs

From cleaner energy to stronger transport links and support for growing industries, the program is focused on helping people and businesses thrive across Solomon Islands.

It also strengthens preparedness for natural disasters and other shocks, helping communities and the economy stay resilient in uncertain times.
Read more: http://wrld.bg/mq6k50YZrQb

World Bank Pacific