Observatorio Global UDLAP
El Observatorio Global UDLAP (OGU) de la institución tiene como propósito analizar los principales acontecimientos de la economía y la política internacional, así como su impacto en organismos y foros globales. En coordinación con centros de pensamiento nacionales e internacionales, impulsa la generación de conocimiento, la propuesta de políticas públicas y la organización de foros y seminarios de alto impacto académico.
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APEC Lifts Growth Outlook as Trade Holds, AI Investment Surges
En: OGU APEC/PECCAPEC has upgraded its growth outlook for the Asia-Pacific, projecting regional GDP (=PIB) to expand by around 3.2 percent in 2025 and remain steady in 2026. The improved forecast reflects resilient trade flows and a sharp rise in…
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Minister Wang Yi to Senior Officials: Build Asia-Pacific Community
En: OGU APEC/PECCAPEC Senior Officials’ MeetingGuangzhou, People’s Republic of China | 10 February 2026 The first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of 2026 concluded in Guangzhou, marking the formal opening of China’s APEC host year. Senior officials met amid rising…
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APEC’s quiet cooperation still matters in a noisy, divided world
En: OGU APEC/PECCAPEC is often known for its leaders’ meetings, but much of its real work happens quietly throughout the year. In early 2026, more than a thousand officials met in Guangzhou to discuss practical cooperation across many policy areas.…
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Breaking Free from Carbon with a Clean Energy Shift in the Asia-Pacific
Clean Energy Momentum and Carbon Challenges Energy demand across the Asia-Pacific continues climbing, intensifying the climate crisis market by rising temperatures and extreme weather. APEC members are transitioning toward carbon-free power to secure energy stability and meet neutrality…
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From Gyeongju to Busan: APEC Takes Key Steps Toward Sustainable and Resilient Marine Sector
Advancing Ocean Sustainability and Regional Cooperation APEC members gathered in Gyeongju to discuss joint action on rising sea levels, pollution, and illegal fishing across borders. This meeting prepared the groundwork for the 5th Ocean-Related Ministerial Meeting in Busan,…
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Turning the data center boom into long-term, local prosperity
En: OGU APEC/PECCThe Acceleration of the Data Center Economy The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has intensified demand for large-scale data centers across the United States. Consequently, regions with land, power access, and connectivity have become highly attractive investment destinations.…
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Gambling to develop: A small, landlocked economy takes the plunge
Ambitious Growth Strategy Through Energy and Digital Assets Bhutan is pursuing an unusually bold development strategy that blends hydropower expansions, high-value tourism, and cryptocurrency innovation for faster growth and new jobs. Bhutan’s rugged terrain and small population limit…
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Powering Africa’s industries: Should the region leapfrog the use of fossil fuels?
Rising Industry Needs and Energy Realities Africa’s industrialization could generate many jobs and reduce poverty while facing steep energy shortfalls for growth. Moreover, almost 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack electricity access, creating a core barrier…
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Redefining “lifesaving”: Prioritizing mental health, child protection, and education in Gaza
En: OGU APEC/PECCRethinking What “Lifesaving” Means in Gaza Humanitarian aid typically prioritizes foods, water, shelter, and injury care before other services. However, children in protracted crises like Gaza need more than biological survival for long-term wellbeing. Therefore, mental health, child…
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Trump set off a surge of AI in the federal government. See what happened
The Trump administration is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence across the federal government, pushing agencies to adopt AI at scale and with minimal bureaucratic friction. A directive from the White House Office of Management and Budget in April urged…
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Asia Leads the Digital Currency and Payment Revolution
En: OGU APEC/PECCBy Sayuri Shirai The global financial system is undergoing a profound transformation. Currently, Asia has established itself as the primary engine of this change. The region is leading the transition toward a new monetary order through advanced technologies.…
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US steps up Apec role after Xi–Trump call as ties with China show signs of thaw
A renewed push has occurred in the US–China engagement. Consequence of a lengthy phone call between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping aimed at stabilising bilateral relations. Soon after, the United States confirmed it would take an…
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Synthetic opioids may have caused hundreds more UK deaths than thought
Researchers from King’s College London suggest that deaths caused by nitazenes, an extremely powerful class of synthetic opioid, may be substantially undercounted across the UK. A situation of concealing the true scale of an escalating public health threat.…
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‘Can Mette-Marit be queen after this?’: Rape trial and Epstein files bring double crisis for Norway’s royals
Norway’s royal family is facing one of the most serious challenges to its reputation in decades. A casting shadow over King Harald’s upcoming 89th birthday and raising long-term questions about the future of the monarchy has settled. Two…
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Polls open in Thailand with three main parties vying for power
Thailand is holding a highly contested general election in which no single party is expected to secure an outright majority, raising concerns about potential political instability. Progressive reformers, military-aligned conservatives, and populist forces are competing for power amid…
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Food Security Takes a Practical Turn
Practical Shifts in Food Security Action Food security efforts across the Asia-Pacific are making a visible shift toward implementation and measurable outcomes as economies work to reduce food loss and waste, strengthen supply networks, and apply digital innovation…
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Administrator Liu: Innovation-Led Cooperation Crucial to Reinforce Food Security
Strengthening Food System Resilience through Cooperation Building a resilient Asia-Pacific food system requires coordinated efforts across the entire grain value chain, from production through processing to marketing. A systematic approach helps economies address climate change, protect grain production…
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Cooperación económica e integración como base para elevar los estándares de vida de Asia
En: OGU APEC/PECCEn un análisis reciente, el profesor Jeffrey D. Sachs sostiene que el éxito de Asia no se debe al aislamiento. Por el contrario, su crecimiento nace de una profunda cooperación transfronteriza. Actualmente, Asia alberga a más de 4.700…
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Why Spheres of influence are useless
En: OGU APEC/PECCWhy Spheres of Influence Are Impractical Today First, major powers are seeking separate regions of dominance amid renewed global competition, yet neither the U.S. nor China can cut themselves off economically. Both economies depend on global trade: China…
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El comercio digital, la IA y la seguridad en línea en el foco en la discusión de políticas de Asia-Pacífico
En: OGU APEC/PECCGrupo Directivo de Economía Digital de la APEC Las economías de la APEC se reunieron en Guangzhou el 2-3 de febrero del presente año donde abordaron los retos de la era digital. El enfoque principal fue cómo la inteligencia…
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How is China Positioning itself as Iran’s Regime Teeters?
En: OGU APEC/PECCChina’s Strategic Position in Iran Amid Unrest China maintains a significant but far from indispensable relationship with Iran, as tensions escalate and the Iranian regime faces growing internal pressure. Because of widespread protests in Iran and rising international…