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APEC Finance Ministers Forge Strategies Focused On Sustainable, Digital And Resilient Finances

Monday, 28 October 2024, 3:58 pm | APEC

A key topic was the importance of sustainable finance, with a special focus on the implementation of the four policy areas: domestic carbon pricing and non-pricing measures, sustainable energy transitions, sustainable infrastructure financing, and ... More >>

APEC Reinforces Ethical Standards, Drives Global Impact In Health-Related Sectors

Monday, 28 October 2024, 10:41 am | APEC

Endorsed by APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministers in 2011 and recognized by APEC Economic Leaders in 2012, the Business Ethics for APEC SMEs Initiative is the world’s largest public-private partnership promoting ethical business practices ... More >>

AI Governance: Why Cooperation Matters

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 6:43 pm | APEC

Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific and beyond can ensure that AI remains a force for good—driving innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering a more inclusive global economy. More >>

Reframing The Creative Economy: Should We Be Afraid Of AI?

Friday, 4 October 2024, 7:23 pm | APEC

While there have been many improvements over the past decade, much is still needed to realize universal basic digital inclusion in the APEC region. Until then, the creative economy would be at a disadvantage as it would mean that there are millions ... More >>

Harnessing The Role Of Sustainable Mining To Power Global Energy Transition

Thursday, 3 October 2024, 4:20 am | APEC

Through cooperation and knowledge exchange, we can tackle global challenge, ensuring that mining positively contributes to sustainable development. More >>

Shifting Into Sustainability: APEC’s Role In Steering A Greener EV Battery Supply Chain

Monday, 30 September 2024, 9:13 pm | APEC

The global momentum toward EV adoption is accelerating, with the APEC region leading the convoy. APEC economies are setting ambitious electrification targets, fueling a surge in EV sales and demand for EV batteries. More >>

APEC Can Reimagine And Re-build Agri-Food Systems

Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 2:49 pm | APEC

The Asia-Pacific region, with its diverse landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, has a unique opportunity to lead the way in fostering sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring that every individual has access to nutritious and sufficient food. More >>

APEC Ministers Issue Trujillo Statement

Monday, 26 August 2024, 8:55 pm | APEC

The statement reflects the outcomes of the 9th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting chaired by Ángel Manero Campos, Peru’s Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation. More >>

Strength In Numbers: How Women's Agricultural Associations Boost Outcomes And Competitiveness

Monday, 26 August 2024, 8:40 pm | APEC

Associative models are effective ways to encourage various individual women farmers and producers to join together to achieve common objectives. More >>

Navigating Technological Change: AI, Innovation And Inclusion In APEC

Monday, 26 August 2024, 2:20 pm | APEC

Throughout the year, APEC has focused on inclusive digital transformation, financial inclusion, and open finance—tools that will empower the untapped economic potential within our communities. More >>

Shaping The Future Of Asia-Pacific Trade: Insights From The Third FTAAP Dialogue

Monday, 26 August 2024, 9:08 am | APEC

In a world increasingly defined by rapid technological advancements, climate change and evolving economic landscapes, the need for a cohesive, forward-thinking approach to trade in the Asia-Pacific region has never been more urgent. More >>

Senior Officials Firming International Cooperation Amid Global Uncertainties

Monday, 26 August 2024, 8:25 am | APEC

Reaffirming their commitment to continue fostering inclusive, sustainable and interconnected growth amid climate change and geoeconomic fragmentation, senior officials from the 21 APEC member economies are convening in Lima. More >>

APEC Maintains Steady 3.5% Growth Despite Uncertainties

Monday, 26 August 2024, 8:13 am | APEC

The APEC region is projected to maintain stable economic growth, showcasing resilience in the face of uncertainty and ongoing challenges. More >>

APEC Turns To Digital Tools To Support Tourism Sector’s Transition To The Formal Economy

Friday, 23 August 2024, 11:05 am | APEC

With significant portion of the tourism sector remains informal, limiting economic opportunities and generating inequalities, APEC turns to digital tools in a bid to drive the sector’s transition to the formal economy. More >>

Climate Challenges Call For Enhanced El-Niño Preparedness

Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 2:26 pm | APEC

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a recurring climate pattern involving changes in the temperature of waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, the ocean whose currents connects all APEC member economies. More >>

Agricultural Experts Push For Climate-Smart Innovations To Ensure Food Security

Sunday, 18 August 2024, 6:08 am | APEC

The global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, requiring a 30 percent increase in food production. This challenge, coupled with limited resources, an aging workforce, and climate change, demands immediate action. More >>

Bringing The Energy Transitions’ Benefit To People, Businesses

Saturday, 17 August 2024, 6:26 pm | APEC

Issued by the 14th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting Lima, Peru, 16 August 2024 “Peru sees the global energy transition as an opportunity begin its path to industrialization,” said Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mines Rómulo Mucho, adding that it will generate ... More >>

APEC Energy Ministers Issue Joint Statement

Saturday, 17 August 2024, 3:50 pm | APEC

The statement highlighted ministers’ commitment to international cooperation as demands for secure, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy create the need to improve collaboration mechanisms that can help economies overcome challenges and ... More >>

From Farm To Fork: Tackling The Global Challenge Of Food Loss And Waste

Thursday, 15 August 2024, 12:50 pm | APEC

The major challenge for our food systems is to revolutionize the way we produce, process, sell, consume, and ultimately dispose of food. More >>

Navigating The Future Of Supply Chains: Government's Role In Promoting Resilience

Thursday, 4 July 2024, 4:13 am | APEC

A recent APEC study suggests there's a compelling reason to improve supply chains to better handle risks and global disruptive events to avoid devastating impacts not only on customers but also on businesses, trade and the global economy. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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