Healthy Oceans Tech and Finance Forum: Innovative Solutions for Asia and the Pacific Read more about Healthy Oceans Tech and Finance Forum: Innovative Solutions for Asia and the Pacific How can technology and finance protect our oceans, increase resilience, and accelerate the growth of sustainable blue economies?
Social Enterprise Solutions Servicing Rural Communities and Sustainable Tourism Development in Indonesia Read more about Social Enterprise Solutions Servicing Rural Communities and Sustainable Tourism Development in Indonesia Local start-up Sumba Sustainable Solutions are partnering with rural women to reduce their domestic workload using solar-powered corn and rice mills in remote villages in Sumba, Indonesia. The mills are coupled with household Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) solar light and phone charger systems in a sustainable social business model currently servicing 2500 customers.
Bertrand Furno Keywords ADB finance Read more about Bertrand Furno Bertrand Furno is an Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) representing Belgium, France, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. He was appointed effective 1 October 2023. Mr. Furno is a national of France. He received his Master in Political Science in 1984, completed by a Master in Public Law in 1986. He then joined the French National School of Administration (ENA) from 1988 to 1990.
Minoru Hasegawa Keywords finance regional cooperation Read more about Minoru Hasegawa Minoru Hasegawa is the Director for Policy Coordination, Multilateral Development Banks Division at the Ministry of Finance of Japan. In this role, he contributes to Japan’s policy coordination on international economic development, development financing frameworks, and engagement with global financial institutions.
Tomohiro Yabushita Keywords finance financial management business development Read more about Tomohiro Yabushita Tomohiro Yabushita is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Supreme Energy Muara Laboh (SEML). In this role, he oversees financial management, investment structuring, and project financing for the Muara Laboh geothermal development, including its expansion projects supported by international lenders such as JBIC and ADB.
Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk‑Tafunai Keywords finance 5th Asia Finance Forum ADB Read more about Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk‑Tafunai Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk‑Tafunai is the Deputy Governor (Policy Group) of the Central Bank of Samoa, where she plays a senior leadership role in shaping monetary policy, financial regulation, and economic strategy for the country’s central bank.
Michael Rellosa Keywords finance 5th Asia Finance Forum ADB Read more about Michael Rellosa Michael Rellosa is the Executive Director of the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA, Inc.), a leading industry body representing the insurance and reinsurance sectors in the Philippines. In this role, he oversees strategic direction, industry engagement, and advocacy for member firms, helping shape best practices in risk management, regulatory collaboration, and sector development. He has served in the association’s leadership for many years, including as chairman before he was appointed executive director in 2018.
5th Asia Finance Forum: Day 1, Plenary Read more about 5th Asia Finance Forum: Day 1, Plenary Day 1 Plenary, 5th Asia Finance Forum
Interview: Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk Tafunai Read more about Interview: Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk Tafunai Interview with Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk Tafunai, Deputy Governor (Policy Group), Central Bank of Samoa
Interview: Michaele Rellosa Read more about Interview: Michaele Rellosa Interview with Michael Rellosa, Executive Director, Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association