APEC/PECC
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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…
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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…
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Cooperación económica e integración como base para elevar los estándares de vida de Asia
En: 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…
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Why Spheres of influence are useless
En: 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…
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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: 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…
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How is China Positioning itself as Iran’s Regime Teeters?
En: 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…
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El recrudecimiento de la guerra en Sudán expande la hambruna en dos zonas más de Darfur
La crisis humanitaria en Sudán se ha agravado hasta niveles críticos debido al avance de las fuerzas paramilitares y la intensificación de los combates en Darfur y Kordofán, lo que…
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Economies Press for Open Innovation as Science, Technology and AI Reshape Growth
En: APEC/PECCOpen Innovation for Shared Growth Economies across the Asia-Pacific gathered in Guangzhou to emphasize how science, technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping economic growth. They stressed that rapid advances in…
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Chinese Taipei Contributes USD 650,000 to Strengthen Economic and Technical Cooperation
En: APEC/PECCStrengthening Regional Capacity and Security Chinese Taipei pledged USD 650,000 in voluntary funds for joint initiatives to improve human security, women’s economic empowerment, and evidence-based policymaking in the Asia-Pacific. This…
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Is Trump Reshaping the World Order?
En: APEC/PECCShifts in Global Norms and Power Structures A long period of relative stability that followed World War II rested on agreed rules, shared institutions, and collective responses to conflict, yet…