Young entrepreneurs from across Asia Pacific gathered in Singapore on 17 August as the 20th FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (ITC) Asia Pacific Finals officially got underway with the Opening Ceremony. Now in its 20th year, the FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge gives young people the opportunity to put their entrepreneurial thinking and understanding of international trade into practice through a real-world business challenge. At the Asia Pacific Fi

Rewriting Attention in an AI-First Era In an age where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people learn, work, communicate, and make decisions, the question for leaders is no longer simply how to use AI. The deeper question is how to use it responsibly, purposefully, and humanely. This was at the heart of the recent Asia Dialogue Forum, organised by Speakin in Mumbai, where leaders from marketing, branding, community engagement, business, and social impact came t

Financial literacy, workforce readiness, and youth entrepreneurship are essential pillars of innovation-driven economies As economies across the Asia Pacific region seek new pathways for sustainable growth, innovation is increasingly recognized as more than technological advancement. It is about creating ecosystems where people, institutions, industries, and communities collaborate to unlock opportunity and inclusive prosperity. This was a central theme at the Asia Pacific Ec

Youth Employability Takes Center Stage in Bangkok On 20-21 May 2026, the World Bank Group and JA Asia Pacific, along with Generation and Save the Children, brought together youth leaders, employers, educators, policymakers, and development partners in Bangkok for the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) Youth Forum 2026. The Forum provided an important platform to explore one of the region's most pressing challenges: preparing young people for meaningful employment in a rapidly evolvi