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More young people are investing in skills that will benefit them in the future. One Toronto-based 30-year-old has taken up sewing classes in a bid to build financial resilience and carry on a tradition that has run long in her family

Important meeting with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre @jonasgahrstore. We discussed reinforcing Ukraine’s air defense, preparations for the winter season, and ensuring the financial resilience of our state. I expressed gratitude to Norway for its decision to maintain support for Ukraine in 2027 under the Nansen Programme at around USD 9 billion. Today, Ukraine and Norway signed a drone agreement that enhances cooperation between our defense sectors and opens up new opportunities for joint production and the advancement of defense technologies. Norway is one of Ukraine’s key partners. Its contribution to our security and resilience cannot be overstated. Thank you!

AMRO recently conducted two workshops in Lao PDR and Brunei Darussalam to deepen official’s understanding of the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM) —the region’s financial safety net—and strengthen its operational readiness. Through technical workshops, regular test runs, and policy advice, AMRO works with ASEAN+3 members to keep the CMIM operationally ready and responsive to the region’s evolving needs—helping strengthen regional financial resilience. 👉Learn more about the CMIM:  

The BlackRock Foundation and Commonwealth’s new Impact Report on BlackRock's Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI) highlights what we've learned over seven years of working with employers, financial institutions, and nonprofit partners to help more people build financial resilience. Since 2019, ESI has helped expand access to emergency savings solutions for more than 22 million Americans and helped build $7.9 billion in new savings, nearly four times the savings reported just three years ago.

AMRO Director/CEO Yasuto Watanabe, Chief Economist Dong He, and Deputy Directors Joong Beom Shin and Abdurohman welcomed Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, and his delegation to AMRO in Singapore. They exchanged views on the ASEAN+3 Finance Process, regional financial cooperation, and closer collaboration with international financial institutions. AMRO appreciates Japan’s leadership as ASEAN+3 Co-chair and its continued support for our work to strengthen regional economic and financial resilience.

Met with the IMF @IMFNews mission led by Gavin Gray. Despite the frequent air-raid alerts, the Fund’s team is here in Kyiv and continuing its work. We discussed Ukraine’s financing needs for 2026–2027, preparations for a balanced draft state budget for 2027, and the sources of funding available to meet existing needs. We agreed on a clear plan of action and will remain in close contact. I am grateful to our partners for their support and help in strengthening Ukraine’s financial resilience.