APEC/PECC
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Chinese Taipei Drives Medical Innovation with Milestone Contribution to APEC Healthcare Sub-Fund
En: APEC/PECCIn a decisive move to address pressing demographic shifts and technological gaps across the Asia-Pacific, Chinese Taipei has contributed USD 1.5 million to establish the first-ever APEC healthcare sub-fund. This…
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Japan Contributes JPY90.1 Million to Advance APEC Clean Energy Cooperation
In a decisive move to address skyrocketing electricity demands across the Asia-Pacific region, Japan has finalized a major financial contribution. The Japanese government will provide JPY90.1 million to bolster regional…
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Preparing the Asia-Pacific for the Next Energy Challenge
The Asia-Pacific region is entering a highly complex phase in its energy future, driven by rapidly rising electricity demand, the aggressive deployment of artificial intelligence, and increasingly frequent climate-related disruptions.…
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China Expands Foreign Participation in the Telecommunications Sector
Economic liberalization and market opening in the digital era China continues to advance the opening of its telecommunications sector by allowing greater participation from foreign-invested enterprises in value-added telecommunications services.…
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APEC Ministers Champion Open Trade Amid Global Headwinds
Amidst a complex global landscape characterized by rising protectionism, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the risk of economic fragmentation, trade ministers from the 21 APEC member economies gathered in Suzhou, China,…
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Germany Calls for Cooperation and Fair Competition in Economic Relations with China
Germany Seeks a Balanced Relationship Germany’s economy minister, Katherina Reiche, said during a visit to Beijing that a modern economic relationship with China requires both cooperation and competition. According to…
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APEC Sees Moderating Growth Amid Rising Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures
The Asia-Pacific region’s economy achieved a solid 3.3 percent growth in 2025, successfully exceeding earlier projections of 3.2 percent. However, recent analysis warns that this momentum is beginning to fade.…
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APEC Regional Cooperation Efforts Focus on Delivering Practical Benefits
Senior officials from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies convened in Suzhou, China, for the Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE) meeting. The gathering focused on…
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2026 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Joint Statement
APEC trade ministers reaffirmed their commitment to open and rules-based trade during a period marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rising protectionist pressures. The cooperation was framed as necessary…
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APEC Sees Slower Growth as Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures Rise
Slower Growth in the Asia-Pacific The Asia-Pacific region continues to show economic resilience, but growth is expected to slow in the coming years. According to the APEC Policy Support Unit,…
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APEC Advances Trade Agenda Ahead of Ministers’ Meeting in Suzhou
APEC economies met in Shanghai this week to advance work on regional trade and investment priorities ahead of the Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou on 22–23 May. The…
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Chair’s Statement on the APEC Women and the Economy Forum
En: APEC/PECCAt the APEC 2026 Women and the Economy Forum in Shanghai, regional ministers mapped out a strategic framework focused on digital transformation, female leadership in the AI era, and the…
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APEC Sees Moderating Growth Amid Rising Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures
The Asia-Pacific region’s economy grew by 3.3 percent in 2025, exceeding previous projections. However, a new report by the APEC Policy Support Unit warns that this economic momentum is now…
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APEC Strengthens Regional Cooperation in Shanghai Amid Growing Trade Uncertainty
Growing trade uncertainty and shifting geopolitical conditions are placing new pressure on regional cooperation across the Asia-Pacific. In response, representatives from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…
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APEC Host Economy Policy Dialogue on Energy Successfully Held in Nanchang, Jiangxi
On March 17, 2026, the city of Nanchang became the center of regional energy strategy as the APEC Host Economy Policy Dialogue on Energy took place. This event served as…
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The 71st APEC Energy Working Group Meeting held in Nanchang
The city of Nanchang recently hosted the 71st APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Meeting, marking a significant step forward for regional cooperation. During this event, delegates from various member economies…
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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…