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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 >>
APEC Reinforce Push Against Corruption To Safeguard Growth
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 8:00 pm | APEC
Progress on initiatives scheduled for delivery in 2026 was reviewed, including regional publications aimed at improving access to anti-corruption information and strengthening prevention systems in public sector and law enforcement agencies. More >>
APEC Health Officials Chart 2026 Health Priorities
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 5:59 pm | APEC
Health financing was another core area of focus, as officials compared approaches to expanding health coverage while maintaining fiscal sustainability amid rising medical costs and longer life expectancy. More >>
Economies Press For Open Innovation As Science, Technology And AI Reshape Growth
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 8:18 pm | APEC
Outcomes from the Guangzhou meeting will inform PPSTI’s future work program and policy recommendations, supporting APEC economies as they seek to leverage science, technology and innovation. More >>
APEC Kicks Off 2026 Meetings To Advance Openness, Innovation And Cooperation
Monday, 2 February 2026, 8:33 pm | APEC
Across this meeting cluster, several core APEC groups are convening, among a wide range of fora meeting throughout the week, to address policy challenges central to regional growth and resilience. More >>
Chinese Taipei Contributes USD 650,000 To Strengthen Economic And Technical Cooperation
Sunday, 21 December 2025, 8:31 pm | APEC
Since the establishment of the APEC Secretariat in 1993, more than 2,500 projects have been implemented. More >>
China Unveils APEC 2026 Theme And Priorities In Shenzhen
Sunday, 21 December 2025, 7:52 pm | APEC
APEC 2026 will also mark a key milestone including the first five-year review of the Aotearoa Plan of Action. More >>
Bio-Circular-Green Economy Prize Honors Climate Trailblazers
Monday, 3 November 2025, 4:55 pm | APEC
The 2025 BCG Award winners illustrate how sustainability is moving from principle to practice across APEC economies, creating industries, jobs, and investment that anchor a more sustainable future. More >>
Rebuilding Trust And Confidence: Strengthening Resilience, Revitalizing Growth In APEC
Sunday, 2 November 2025, 7:52 pm | APEC
The latest APEC Regional Trends Analysis (ARTA) reveals that growth is expected to remain strong through 2025, buoyed by frontloaded trade and high-tech goods demand. More >>
APEC Ministers Press For Stronger Innovation And Connectivity To Safeguard Growth
Friday, 31 October 2025, 8:36 pm | APEC
Home to more than 40 percent of the world’s population, APEC accounts for over 60 percent of global economy and 50 percent of world trade. More >>
APEC’s Growth Seen At 3.1% In 2025 As Region Adapts To Global Uncertainties
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 6:16 pm | APEC
The report warned of growing fiscal constraints across the region. General government gross debt in APEC is projected to exceed 110 percent of GDP by 2026, a significant increase from earlier forecasts. More >>
In A Fragmented World, Trust Is Asia-Pacific's Strongest Currency
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 1:15 pm | APEC
The Asia-Pacific is still growing, but the pace has slowed. APEC’s GDP is projected to expand by around 3 percent this year, down from 3.6 percent in 2024. More >>
Ministers Issue Joint Statement On Structural Reform
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 6:57 pm | APEC
Recognizing the rapid advancement of digitalization and artificial intelligence, ministers called for structural reforms to drive innovation, build trust and advance inclusive digital transformation. More >>
Finance Ministers Issue Joint Statement
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 4:03 pm | APEC
The roadmap is structured around four pillars: innovation, finance, fiscal policy, and access and opportunity for all. More >>
