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Executive Training
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Executive Training
Strengthening regional economic integration and prosperity across Asia and the Pacific is the Centre’s driving purpose.
We have an enviable record in designing and delivering tailored training programs and capacity building programs for government,
business, not-for-profits and academic institutions.
Strengthening regional economic integration and prosperity across Asia and the Pacific is the Centre’s driving purpose.
We have an enviable record in designing and delivering tailored training programs and capacity building programs for government,
business, not-for-profits and academic institutions.
Photo Courtesy of the APEC Secretariat, www.apec.org
Executive Training
Strengthening regional economic integration and prosperity across Asia and the Pacific is the Centre’s driving purpose.
We have an enviable record in designing and delivering tailored training programs and capacity building programs for government,
business, not-for-profits and academic institutions.
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APEC Women’s Business Activator Program 2025 Intake
2025 APEC Women's Business Activator Program
In July 2025, RMIT had the pleasure of hosting 26 women entrepreneurs from nine APEC economies for the face-to-face intensive of the APEC women's Business Activator Program — a successful pilot program from 2024 that received renewed support from the Australian Government (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) for a second year. APEC is an economic forum of 21 economies with a primary goal to support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. This program supports APEC’s priority to enhance women led SMEs’ access to global markets.
Delivered by RMIT Activator and the Australian APEC Study Centre, the program combines online and face-to-face learning, helping founders refine their business strategy, financial planning, and market entry approaches — all tailored to their individual contexts.
After eight weeks of virtual mentoring, the five-day in-person experience offered participants the chance to immerse themselves in practical workshops, expert-led panels, and deep peer discussions focusing on international business capability, deepening understanding of trade regulations and cultural considerations, and strengthening leadership skills.
​​Twenty-eight amazing women entrepreneurs have been selected to join the 2025 APEC Women’s Business Activator Program​​​​​​
Emily Owens:
Toffee Collective
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Maggie Timbi:
Project Two Mile
Erina Zahara binti Ellias:
Zaahara
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Eniza Fasiha binti Ellias:
Skinny Bakers
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Natalie Yoke Kei Loi:
UnBound
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Parimala Kanapura:
SP Juara Sdn Bhd.
Judy Ramirez:
Production & Export Ramirez Sac
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Dianne Stephany Guerra Astudillo:
Corporation G&A Sac
Phan Nhu Quynh Dang:
Saigon Food Manufacture
Thi Mo Nguyen:
Abroader
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Hoang Kim Ngan Tran:
Kim Vu Fabrics & Fashion Ltd. Co.
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Thi Thu Huong Luu:
Grandma Lu’s​
Xun Ji:
Rare & Roll
Gabriela Rivera Hernandez:
Productora y Distribuidora La Esperanza
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Dr. Imelda Escamilla Bouchan:
VLIM
Mishal Uriel Arnaiz:
Universal Skin Cosmeceuticals Ltd. Co.
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Ma Catherina Ajas:
Bags in the City Manila Co.
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Maria Angela Rausch:
Animation Vertigo
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Mary Lizabeth Lu:
Leveret
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Venus Hourani:
Art N Nature Mfg. Corp.
Helen Ruth Cagadoc:
See’s International Food Mfg.
Elisa Effendy:
Engliven
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Jessica Lokasari:
CV Cahaya Sinar Terang
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Vergita Lewin Rizki Handoko:
Labuna Nusantara
Athenasius Tina Duma:
A.D. Training
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Luania Angela Temu:
Savitec Ltd.
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Diana Wally Guria:
SME Corp.
Varongsri Poothakool:
Math Talent by Dr. Ying
The APEC Women’s Business Activator Program is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by the Australian APEC Study Centre and RMIT Activator.
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