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Preparing The Asia-Pacific For The Next Energy Challenge

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 3:16 pm | APEC

The first priority, “Energy for All,” recognizes that energy access and affordability remain fundamental development issues. More >>

Chinese Taipei Contributes USD1.5 Million To APEC’s First Healthcare Sub-Fund

Monday, 8 June 2026, 3:25 pm | APEC

Since 2021, APEC has initiated more than 1,400 projects and initiatives across the region in various sectors. This dedicated sub-fund will help direct focus toward building healthcare systems that are ready for the future and fit for the people. More >>

Japan Contributes JPY90.1 Million To Advance Clean Energy Cooperation Across APEC

Friday, 29 May 2026, 3:10 pm | APEC

Energy systems across the region are changing rapidly, creating new demands as economies pursue growth and innovation, said Pedrosa. More >>

APEC At A Crossroads: Resilience Under Pressure

Friday, 22 May 2026, 3:38 pm | APEC

Inflation, meanwhile, is expected to rise to 2.9 percent in 2026, driven in large part by surging energy and food prices, before easing back to around 2.4–2.5 percent from 2027 onward. More >>

Regional Cooperation Efforts Focus On Delivering Practical Benefits

Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 2:40 pm | APEC

The meeting examined how APEC economies are responding to demographic changes, including aging populations and shifting labor market needs. More >>

APEC Economies Push To Break Barriers, Expand Opportunities For Women

Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 9:17 am | APEC

"The international community has a shared responsibility to advance the cause of women,” said Shen Yiqin, State Councilor of China and President of the All-China Women's Federation in her opening remarks. More >>

Senior Officials Advance Trade, Connectivity And Innovation Agenda In Shanghai

Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 9:07 am | APEC

APEC 2026 Senior Officials’ Meeting Chair Ambassador Chen Xu said the Shanghai meeting represents a key opportunity for economies to advance discussions and build momentum toward outcomes later this year. More >>

Chair’s Statement On The APEC Women And The Economy Forum

Monday, 18 May 2026, 8:06 am | APEC

Understanding the importance of quality care systems and family support infrastructure, ministers also encouraged greater recognition of paid and unpaid care and collaboration in caring responsibilities. More >>

Economies Deepen ICT Cooperation As Artificial Intelligence Adoption Accelerates

Friday, 15 May 2026, 5:06 pm | APEC

Officials exchanged updates on recent telecommunications and ICT policy and regulatory developments, including digital infrastructure, online safety, interoperability and cloud technologies. More >>

Women At The Centre Of APEC's Digital And Green Ambitions

Friday, 15 May 2026, 11:18 am | APEC

“Women are a critical force for economic growth in the Asia-Pacific, playing a unique and indispensable role in our shared prosperity,” said Zhang Jianmin, Interim Chair of the APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy. More >>

Driving The Next Era Of Intelligent Mobility

Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 3:12 pm | APEC

The workshop also showed that several APEC economies are already piloting higher levels of automated vehicles requiring little to no human intervention, including autonomous cars, taxis and buses. More >>

APEC Strengthens Regional Cooperation In Shanghai Amid Growing Trade Uncertainty

Monday, 11 May 2026, 2:55 pm | APEC

Building on discussions held earlier this year in Guangzhou, key APEC groups will convene in Shanghai, home to the world’s busiest container port and one of the region’s most important centers for trade, finance and industrial innovation. More >>

APEC Strengthens Regional Cooperation In Shanghai Amid Growing Trade Uncertainty

Monday, 11 May 2026, 2:52 pm | APEC

Building on discussions held earlier this year in Guangzhou, key APEC groups will convene in Shanghai, home to the world’s busiest container port and one of the region’s most important centers for trade, finance and industrial innovation. More >>

Intellectual Property Experts Align AI, Trade And Finance Agenda

Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 9:29 pm | APEC

As intangible assets account for an increasing share of business value in the region, the discussions signalled that IP policy is no longer a technical legal matter alone, but a key lever for trade, innovation & inclusive growth. More >>

Applications Open For The 2026 APEC Healthy Women Research Prize

Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 6:01 pm | APEC

The annual prize encourages the generation of robust women’s health data and research to inform policy and business decisions across APEC member economies. More >>

Economies Recast Investment Policy For A Changing Global Landscape

Monday, 16 February 2026, 4:40 pm | APEC

Delegates also reviewed progress on implementing the updated Investment Facilitation Action Plan and explored capacity-building initiatives to strengthen policy delivery. More >>

Regional Finance Cooperation Advances Household Support, Digital Investment

Thursday, 12 February 2026, 5:43 pm | APEC

Turning to the broader regional outlook, Vice Minister Liao said sustaining growth would require both domestic resilience and continued openness across the Asia-Pacific. More >>

APEC Gains Momentum Amid Rising Risks: Can It Last?

Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 3:01 pm | APEC

APEC growth is projected at about 3.1 percent in 2026, broadly stable and modestly revised upward compared with the earlier forecast of 2.9 percent. More >>

Food Security Takes A Practical Turn

Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 9:18 pm | APEC

Since 2012, the group has supported a number of projects on science, technology and innovation, including initiatives on reducing food loss and waste, smart agriculture and strengthening the resilience of food supply chains. More >>

Ocean Cooperation Center On Resilience And Coastal Livelihoods

Friday, 6 February 2026, 7:49 pm | APEC

Discussions centered on translating existing commitments into concrete action, particularly in small-scale fisheries, aquaculture and coastal communities that remain highly exposed to climate and market volatility. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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