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Vietnam extends anti-dumping duties on Thai sugar until 2031
In June 2026, the government of Vietnam announced the extension of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain sugar imports from Thailand until 2031. According to Vietnamese authorities, these measures are…
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Workshop on Reducing Food Loss and Waste through Packaging Innovations and Progress Review of FLW in the APEC Region
En: APEC/PECCFood Loss and Waste as a Structural Challenge in the APEC Region Food loss and waste remain a persistent structural challenge across food systems, particularly during storage, packaging, distribution, and…
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Digital Trade, AI and Online Safety in Focus at Asia – Pacific Policy Discussion
En: APEC/PECCShaping Digital Trade and Cross – Border Commerce Across the Asia-Pacific region, policymakers convened in Guangzhou to tackle rapid digital transformation affecting trade, economics productivity and social wellbeing. This gathering…
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Joint Statement on the APEC 2025 Food Security Ministerial Meeting Incheon
En: APEC/PECCThe APEC 2025 Food Security Ministerial Meeting, held in Incheon, Republic of Korea, brought together Ministers and senior officials to address shared food security challenges under the theme “Driving Innovation…
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China’s Unveils APEC 2026 Theme and Priorities in Shenzhen
En: APEC/PECCIn Shenzhen on December 12, 2025, senior officials from APEC economies gathered to begin shaping the agenda for the Asia-Pacific Economies Cooperation forum in 2026, which China will host. China…
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The United States Hosts APEC Alliance For Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) Regional Roundtable in Mexico City
En: APEC/PECCOn January 13, 2026, the United States government led the APEC Alliance for Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) Regional Roundtable in Mexico City. The meeting’s primary objective was to modernize trade…
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What is Trump’s ‘America First’ trade policy agenda?
En: APEC/PECCTraditionally, U.S. trade policy operated within international frameworks designed to reduce conflict and let market forces allocate resources, with government intervention used sparingly and in narrowly defined cases. The America…
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36ª Reunión Ministerial de APEC 2025 Gyeongju
En: APEC/PECCLa 36ª Reunión Ministerial de APEC 2025 en Gyeongju marcó un punto de inflexión estratégico al priorizar la Inteligencia Artificial y la digitalización como motores de transformación estructural. A diferencia…