APEC
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Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relations
Ceremony Overshadows Limited Policy Results Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping concluded a three-day Washington summit marked by elaborate ceremony but few substantial agreements. Trump emphasized their personal relationship, while…
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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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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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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…