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Acting President Lee: Education Must Shape Humanity In The AI Era

Thursday, 15 May 2025, 9:00 pm | APEC

In discussions throughout the day, ministers explore how digital transformation, particularly the rise of generative AI, is forcing a fundamental rethink of how education systems function and what they aim to achieve. More >>

APEC Officials Propel AI And Demographic Agendas

Thursday, 15 May 2025, 8:54 pm | APEC

Chairing the meeting, Ambassador Seongmee Yoon emphasized Korea’s vision for a forward-looking and action-oriented APEC agenda this year. More >>

APEC Trade Officials Lay Groundwork For Ministerial Meeting

Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 9:00 pm | APEC

Amid persistent global economic uncertainty, the meeting underscored APEC’s enduring role in maintaining open and predictable trade and investment systems. More >>

Charting APEC's Framework For Sustainable Supply Chains

Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:54 pm | APEC

APEC’s longstanding frameworks and collaborative initiatives are driving the transition toward sustainable, resilient and inclusive supply chains across the Asia-Pacific region. More >>

APEC Confronts AI Challenges And Labor Gaps In Jeju

Friday, 9 May 2025, 1:58 pm | APEC

Speaking at the opening plenary of the APEC Human Resources Development Working Group on Wednesday, Seok-Hwan Oh, Vice Minister of Korea’s Ministry of Education, emphasized the urgent need to reform education systems to keep pace with technological disruption. More >>

From Care To Change: Why Women’s Empowerment Is Everyone’s Business

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 2:52 pm | APEC

Caregiving is not a private burden; it’s economic infrastructure. And valuing it is key to building a more inclusive, resilient and prosperous future. More >>

Accelerating Women’s Economic Participation For Sustainable Growth

Sunday, 4 May 2025, 3:51 pm | APEC

Opening the three-day meeting, Acting Minister of Gender Equality and Family of Korea, Shin Young-sook, underscored the importance of regional collaboration to share policies and strengthen solidarity on gender equality. More >>

APEC Calls For 2025 Healthy Women, Healthy Economy Research Prize Entries

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 10:22 pm | APEC

Since its launch in 2019 by Chile during its APEC host year, the Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Prize has celebrated research that equips policymakers and business leaders with the knowledge to implement strategies that empower women in the workforce. More >>

Steering The APEC Region Through Unprecedented Global Challenges In A New Era

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:08 pm | APEC

While short-term economic perspectives in the APEC region appear steady, the medium-term outlook is less promising, requiring strategic action to tackle mounting challenges. More >>

APEC Growth Holds Steady Amid Uncertainty, Calls For Structural Reforms

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:07 pm | APEC

The report projects GDP growth of 3.3 percent in 2025, following an estimated 3.5 percent expansion in 2024, though a further slowdown to 2.7 percent is anticipated in the coming years. More >>

APEC Senior Officials Outline Key Priorities For 2025 In Gyeongju

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:03 pm | APEC

“This is a pivotal moment for our region,” said Ambassador Yoon Seongmee, Chair of the 2025 APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting as she opened the meeting on Saturday. “Our goal is to reinforce our shared commitment to a future that benefits all of ... More >>

Senior Officials Chart Policy Agenda On Economic And Technical Cooperation

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:00 pm | APEC

Their collaborative work aims to advance growth and prosperity across all member economies and is a key part of Korea's forward-looking 2025 host year theme, “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow.” More >>

Why Health Must Be A Priority For The Asia-Pacific Region’s Economic Recovery

Monday, 10 March 2025, 10:08 pm | APEC

Korea’s leadership this year emphasizes sustainability, and our efforts align with this vision. More >>

Revamped StatsAPEC Unveiled With Improved Functionality

Sunday, 9 March 2025, 11:03 pm | APEC

Managed by the APEC Policy Support Unit, StatsAPEC offers annual data from 1989 to the present for all APEC member economies, along with aggregates for both APEC and the world. More >>

From Gyeongju To Busan: APEC Takes Key Steps Toward Sustainable And Resilient Marine Sector

Sunday, 9 March 2025, 11:01 pm | APEC

No single economy can tackle the complex challenges of ocean sustainability alone; addressing climate change, marine pollution, and IUU fishing demands coordinated, cross-border efforts. More >>

APEC Strengthens Science And Innovation Ties, Boosts Collaboration And Inclusive Development

Friday, 7 March 2025, 4:10 pm | APEC

This year marks a transformative period for PPSTI as the group works towards updating its 10-year strategic plan and strengthening collaboration across economies. More >>

Charting A Path To A Future Powered By Carbon-Free Energy Technologies

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 4:46 pm | APEC

Expanding clean electricity is essential to ensure stable and reliable power supply and to achieve carbon neutrality targets,” added Dr Sunghee Shim, Vice President of the Korea Energy Economics Institute. More >>

Advancing AI Standards To Support Innovation And Trade

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 4:42 pm | APEC

A panel discussion at the meeting explored strategies to enhance training programs, institutional support, and international collaboration on capacity-building initiatives. Member economies shared approaches to integrating standardization education into ... More >>

Aligning APEC's Investment Agenda With Global Goals For Long-Term Prosperity

Friday, 28 February 2025, 9:15 pm | APEC

The APEC region continued to demonstrate robust economic activity, with real GDP growth of 4.0 percent in 2024, surpassing the global average. This was largely driven by developing and emerging economies, some of which experienced growth rates exceeding ... More >>

Reaching Every Corner: Why Financial Inclusion Must Go Beyond Bank Accounts

Monday, 3 February 2025, 10:00 pm | APEC

"Financial inclusion is not just about giving people access to financial services—it is about making those services work for everyone." More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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