APEC/PECC
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APEC Advances Digital Innovation in Transport
En: APEC/PECCThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is strengthening regional transportation systems. The goal is to address new challenges affecting trade and supply chains. Specifically, APEC transport ministers discussed measures to improve…
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APEC Launches Initiative to Address Regional Dengue Financing Gaps
En: APEC/PECCAPEC member economies established a new coordinated platform to tackle rising dengue cases across the Asia-Pacific. Specifically, the Health Working Group introduced the APEC Community of Practice on Dengue Financing…
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APEC Ministers Target Jobs, Skills and Worker Protection as AI Reshapes Work
The rapid evolution of technological innovation and demographic shifts is transforming labor dynamics across the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, the 8th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting addressed these structural challenges…
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APEC Tourism Ministers Advance Sustainable Travel and Digital Innovation Frameworks
APEC tourism ministers and delegates convened to promote sustainable travel recovery across member economies. Specifically, the Tourism Ministerial Working Group established coordinated strategies to enhance regional connectivity and environmental stewardship.…
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APEC, UNCTAD Bridge Regional and Global Efforts on Digital Services Trade at WTO Forum
En: APEC/PECCDelegates from APEC and UNCTAD convened at the WTO Public Forum in Geneva. Specifically, the joint session focused on translating digital services policies into practical trade mechanisms. As a result,…
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APEC Human Resources Development Ministers Issue Joint Statement
En: APEC/PECC8th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting High-level ministers from APEC member economies convened to address regional workforce challenges. Specifically, the Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting established strategic priorities for…
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APEC Launches Regional Roadmap to Combat Cardiovascular Disease Risks
En: APEC/PECCAPEC member economies introduced a comprehensive policy framework to address the growing burden of cardiovascular disease. Specifically, the Health Working Group unveiled the Policy Roadmap on Cardiovascular Health during high-level…
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APEC Energy Ministers Commit to Regional Cooperation and AI Integration
En: APEC/PECC16th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting Beijing, People’s Republic of China Energy ministers from APEC economies concluded the 16th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting in Beijing with a joint statement. Consequently, member…
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Upgraded ABAC Supply Chain Resilience Toolkit Addresses Growing Regional Trade Vulnerabilities
En: APEC/PECCAPEC Secretariat Persistent global supply chain disruptions continue to create significant uncertainty for companies across the Asia-Pacific region. Consequently, the APEC Business Advisory Council upgraded its specialized Supply Chain Resilience…
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APEC Ministers Address Rising Power Demand and Regional Energy Security
APEC energy ministers gathered in Beijing to address intensifying challenges in regional energy infrastructure. Projections indicate regional electricity consumption could nearly double by 2060. Consequently, member economies are prioritizing grid…
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APEC Ministers Push Innovation and AI to Boost SME’s Business Growth
En: APEC/PECCFocus on SME Integration and Competitiveness Small and medium-sized enterprises constitute over 97 percent of businesses within the Asia-Pacific region. Consequently, ministers gathered at the 32nd APEC SME Ministerial Meeting…
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Minister Li’s Statement on the 32nd APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministerial Meeting
En: APEC/PECCRegional Economic Integration and Value Chains Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) represent the foundational structure of economic activity throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Consequently, China’s Minister of Industry and Information…
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Paper Trail Holds Back Digital Trade Processes as APEC, ABAC Push Practical Fixes
En: APEC/PECCGlobal trade remains constrained by outdated paper-based documentation systems. Consequently, APEC economies and the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) are driving joint initiatives to accelerate paperless trade. Through the ACCEPT framework, public…
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APEC Grows Amid a Complex Global Landscape as Economic Engines Shift
En: APEC/PECCThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region demonstrates resilient growth despite heightened global uncertainty. Strong macroeconomic fundamentals and technology trade support this expansion. However, structural risks are intensifying across supply chains. Higher energy prices,…
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APEC Ministerial Strategy for Regional Food Security
En: APEC/PECCGlobal agri-food systems face unprecedented risks from climate shocks and supply chain friction. Consequently, the 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM) convened on August 25, 2026,…
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Ministers Turn to Digital Technologies to Strengthen Food Systems and Rural Growth
Technology for a More Resilient Food Supply APEC ministers and senior representatives from 21 economies met in Hangzhou for the 11th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting. They focused on using…
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Washington pushes ‘America first’ agenda in Apec talks ahead of Chinese leader’s visit
An ‘America First’ Message at Apec The latest Apec senior officials’ meeting is taking place in Dalian, China, shortly before Xi Jinping travels to the United States. Washington has pledged…
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APEC High-Level Forum Issued Statement on AI Development in the Asia-Pacific
Promoting AI for Good and All The APEC High-Level Forum on artificial intelligence recently took place in Chengdu, China. Member economies reaffirmed their strong commitment to deepening regional exchanges and…
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APEC Advances Digital Cooperation Through a New Ministerial Statement
The 2026 APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Statement outlines a shared vision for digital cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region. During the ministerial meeting in Chengdu, China, APEC economies agreed to strengthen collaboration…
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Tourism Ministers Put Digital Innovation at the Heart of Regional Growth
APEC Advances Smart Tourism in Asia-Pacific Digital innovation has become a central pillar of APEC digital tourism, as ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered in Macao, China, for…
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Second APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting Outlines Asia-Pacific Prosperity Roadmap
En: APEC/PECCDeepening economic integration and regional cooperation remain paramount to sustaining long-term financial stability across the globe. The recently concluded Second APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM2) for 2026, held in Shanghai from May 18…
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Fertility Costs and Workplace Inequality Drive Global Economic Frameworks
The nexus between comprehensive healthcare provision and female workforce optimization represents a vital cornerstone for macroeconomic advancement across the Asia-Pacific. The recent announcement of the prestigious APEC Healthy Women, Healthy Economies…
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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…