The International Women's Federation of Commerce and Industry (IWFCI) is a non-profit, private enterprise organisation formed in 1992 to meet the emerging needs of women in business. Now recognising the increasing contribution by women to the world of commerce, government and the wider community, IWFCI is in the forefront of promoting and connecting women owned businesses across international borders. IWFCI now has branches and affiliates across a multitude of national borders. Women globally have been increasingly making their own way in starting businesses with considerable success. IWFCI has long realized the potential for SME international trade, supported by our many years of working with countries across the Asia Pacific. With this in mind, IWFCI has established a number of branches and affiliation arrangements with associations throughout the following countries - • Bangladesh • China • India • Malaysia • Russia • Singapore • South Korea • USA • Vietnam Members in branches outside Australia have expressed interest in the development of commercial linkages with other members, both in and outside Australia, which will enable them to commence or increase their international trade and investment.