APEC/PECC
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Intellectual Property Experts Align AI, Trade and Finance Agenda
En: APEC/PECCAPEC Intellectual Property Rights Experts’ Group In the report “Intellectual Property Experts Align AI, Trade and Finance Agenda,” published by APEC, policymakers and intellectual property specialists examined how IP systems…
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APEC 2026: The Guangzhou Roadmap for Regional Integration
En: APEC/PECCLast week, the first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting of 2026 concluded in Guangzhou, China, marking the formal launch of the APEC “China Year”. Under the theme “Building an Asia-Pacific Community…
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Putrajaya Vision 2040: APEC’s New Economic Roadmap
En: APEC/PECCThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has defined its roadmap for the next two decades. Through the Putrajaya Vision 2040, the 21 member economies aim to build an open, dynamic, and…
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ABAC Launches 2026 Work Program Under Theme “Openness, Connectivity, Synergy”
En: APEC/PECCThe APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) introduced its 2026 work program under the theme “Openness, Connectivity, Synergy,” highlighting the importance of cooperation in a changing global economy. The program reflects…
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Solicitudes abiertas para el Premio de Investigación de Mujeres Saludables de la APEC 2026
En: APEC/PECCAPEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy El Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico (APEC) lanzó oficialmente la convocatoria para el Premio de Investigación “Mujeres Sanas, Economías Sanas” (HWHE) 2026.…
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Applications Open for the 2026 APEC Healthy Women Research Prize
En: APEC/PECCPurpose of the Research Prize The HWHE Research Prize invites evidence-based projects that explain how women’s health supports economic participation across APEC economies. It promotes robust data and analysis to…
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Regional Finance Cooperation Advances Household Support, Digital Investment
En: APEC/PECCAPEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting In a context of global economic uncertainty and tightening fiscal space, Finance and Central Bank Deputies from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation met in Shanghai…
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Economies Recast Investment Policy for a Changing Goal Landscape
Context of Policy Change Across the Asia-Pacific, investment policies are evolving as global economic conditions become more complex and fragmented. This shift reflects changes in trade, production, digital activity and…
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Does President Trump have the authority to “nationalize” voting?
Constitution and Election Authority The U.S. Constitution gives states primary control over federal election procedures, limiting presidential authority in this area. Federal authority functions only through Congress, which may set…
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Strategic Outcomes of the First APEC 2026 Senior Officials’ Meeting in Guangzhou
En: APEC/PECCOverview: Launching the APEC “China Year” The First APEC 2026 Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) and its related events concluded in Guangzhou on February 10, 2026. This gathering officially launched a…
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ABAC Launches 2026 Work Program: Openness, Connectivity, and Synergy
En: APEC/PECCOverview: A Business-Driven Agenda for Regional Resilience The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) officially initiated its 2026 work program this week under the integrated theme “Openness, Connectivity, Synergy.” This strategic…
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Doubling down on cooperation offers better payout for APEC economies
En: APEC/PECCOverview: A Results-Oriented Dialogue The First APEC 2026 Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) commenced on Tuesday in Guangzhou, marking China’s return as host after twelve years. Consequently, this session offers a…
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ABAC Launches 2026 Work Program Under Theme “Openness, Connectivity, Synergy”
2026 ABAC Work Program Focus and Priorities The business community in the Asia-Pacific has started its 2026 work program under the integrated theme “Openness, Connectivity, Synergy.” This theme underscores a…
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AI risks from non-state actors
Overview of AI Misuse Risks Advanced AI tools can empower individuals of groups with harmful capabilities once limited to powerful states or specialists. Frontier models now offer expert-level reasoning and…
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Did “America First” tariffs work?
Context of the America First Trade Policy Since early 2025, U.S. trade policy shifted sharply from rules-based liberalism to discretionary tariffs and trade actions. This new approach departs from post-World…
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Who has to leave the Federal Reserve next?
Overview of Federal Reserve Turnover Leadership at the Federal Reserve is changing substantially. Both the Board of Governors in Washington and regional Federal Reserve banks see turnover recently. This affects…
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Why Africa should sequence, not rush into AI?
Framing the AI Challenge in Africa Africa’s digital landscape remains uneven, with many systems still manual or paper-based, highlighting deep technological gaps. Meanwhile, global discourse about generative AI’s transformative power…
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APEC Gains Momentum Amid Rising Risks: Can It Last?
En: APEC/PECCOverview: Economic Stabilization in the Region The APEC region is experiencing a period of economic stabilization, with growth projected at 3.5% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026. This trend is…
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The HAIP Reporting Framework: Its value in global AI governance and recommendations for the future
Overview: A New Transparency Mechanism The Hiroshima AI Process (HAIP) Reporting Framework supports global AI governance by encouraging disclosure of risk mitigation practices in advanced AI development. It was launched…
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APEC Lifts Growth Outlook as Trade Holds, AI Investment Surges
En: 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…
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Minister Wang Yi to Senior Officials: Build Asia-Pacific Community
En: 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…
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APEC’s quiet cooperation still matters in a noisy, divided world
En: 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…
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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…
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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…
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Turning the data center boom into long-term, local prosperity
En: 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,…
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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…
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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…
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Redefining “lifesaving”: Prioritizing mental health, child protection, and education in Gaza
En: 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…
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Asia Leads the Digital Currency and Payment Revolution
En: 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…
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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…