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Open services trade key to robust supply chains
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 5:25 pm | APEC
The role of services in global manufacturing supply chains is increasing and prompting Asia-Pacific economies to take further steps to facilitate trade in the sector. More >>
APEC to boost global agreement on trade facilitation
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 11:24 am | APEC
Ningbo, China, 24 Feb 2014 - APEC member economies, which were instrumental in concluding a breakthrough global agreement on the simplification of customs procedures, are intent on ensuring that its implementation is successful and the benefits to cross-border ... More >>
Prime Minister Key: regional trade critical to growth
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 1:30 pm | APEC
Growing consumer demand in the Asia-Pacific is lifting New Zealand’s export-oriented economy but greater market access and reductions in behind-the-border barriers are needed to fully capitalize on the region’s growth opportunities, according to Prime ... More >>
APEC to recognize 'intelligent transportation' innovator
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 4:12 pm | APEC
Singapore, 13 Feb 2014 - APEC has opened the nomination period for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research, and Education, also known as the ASPIRE Prize, which in 2014 will honor a young scientist whose work has made an outstanding contribution ... More >>
APEC building on 25 years of progress
Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 5:14 pm | APEC
Singapore, 11 Feb 2014 - APEC’s establishment 25 years ago ushered in a new era of cooperation within the Pacific Rim that has facilitated the region’s economic progress and positioned it to address emerging challenges to long-term growth and ... More >>
2013 APEC Ministerial Meeting - Joint Ministerial Statement
Monday, 7 October 2013, 9:51 am | APEC
We, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers, met on 4-5 October 2013, in Bali, Indonesia. The meeting was co-chaired by H.E. R.M. Marty M. Natalegawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia and H.E. Gita Wirjawan, Minister for Trade ... More >>
Ministers: Ensure resiliency in the Asia-Pacific
Saturday, 5 October 2013, 12:45 pm | APEC
Bali, Indonesia, 4 Oct 2013 - APEC Ministers opened their two-day meeting on Friday in Bali by assessing member economies’ progress towards fostering a more resilient Asia-Pacific that can serve as an engine for balanced, sustainable growth with equity ... More >>
Finance Ministers: APEC economies on the right track
Saturday, 21 September 2013, 2:13 pm | APEC
Finance Ministers: APEC economies on the right track Issued By the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting Bali, Indonesia, 20 Sep 2013 - “Many economies appear to be on the right track in reducing their budget deficits but the region still faces considerable ... More >>
APEC Ministers focus on removing barriers to women
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 11:46 am | APEC
The 2013 APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Women and the Economy issued a statement on Sunday, concluding a four-day meeting focused on ensuring women realize their full potential as economic drivers. More >>
Philippines: Torture Victim Rearrested
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 5:45 pm | APEC
On July 16, 2013 Aristedes Sarmiento, was one of five men released after they were exonerated by the Courts from fabricated charges laid on them in August 20, 2008. However, Samiento was again arrested for another murder, again on trumped-up charges. ... More >>
APEC Photo Contest 2013 “Popular Choice” Winner
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 5:43 pm | APEC
Singapore, 4 Sep 2013 - The top ten finalists for the APEC Photo Contest 2013 have been selected. Over the next three weeks, the public will pick the Popular Choice winner of the APEC Photo Contest 2013 whose submissions reflect APEC member economies’ ... More >>
APEC’s Role As Champion In Changing Multilateral Landscape
Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 3:20 pm | APEC
Jakarta, Indonesia, 29 Jul 2013 - Minister Mari Elka Pangestu of Indonesia discussed APEC’s role as a champion towards reaching the end goal of free and open trade in the context of a changing multilateral landscape during her speech at the APEC ... More >>
Nurture High Value Added Suppliers to Capitalize
Monday, 8 July 2013, 1:54 pm | APEC
Medan, Indonesia, 5 Jul 2013 - Nurturing the development of high value-added suppliers is the most effective way for APEC economies to benefit from the global electronics supply chain, recommends a recent APEC Policy Support Unit report presented to the ... More >>
APEC, G20, and ASEAN chart way forward on connectivity
Sunday, 7 July 2013, 12:42 pm | APEC
Medan, Indonesia, 6 Jul 2013 - APEC, G20, and ASEAN senior officials met for the first time to identify synergies and recommend a way forward on joint connectivity and infrastructure development at a roundtable meeting in Medan on Thursday. More >>
APEC Targets Biotechnologies to Enhance Food Security
Friday, 5 July 2013, 3:09 pm | APEC
Issued By the APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Biotechnology—Agricultural Technical Cooperation Working Group Joint Meeting More >>
ASPIRE Winner Balances Ocean Conservation and Socioeconomics
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 5:20 pm | APEC
Medan, Indonesia, 2 Jul 2013 - Dr. Carissa Klein of Australia was awarded the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE) on Monday by Gusti M. Hatta, Indonesia’s Minister of Research and Technology. More >>
Subdued Global Trade Requires New Policies to Sustain Growth
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 2:18 pm | APEC
Medan, Indonesia, 1 Jul 2013 - Subdued global trade requires new policies to sustain growth in the APEC region, recommended the APEC Policy Support Unit in a dialogue with the APEC Economic Committee on Sunday in Medan. More >>
APEC Photo Contest 2013: Call For Entries
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 2:14 pm | APEC
Singapore, 1 Jul 2013 - The 2013 APEC Photo Contest opened to photographers from across the Asia-Pacific region on Monday. Entrants are invited to submit their interpretations of APEC’s 2013 priorities which include increasing trade and investment, ... More >>
Good Regulatory Practices In APEC Will Foster Growth
Friday, 28 June 2013, 2:39 pm | APEC
Medan, Indonesia, 27 Jun 2013 - APEC economies are taking steps towards reducing technical barriers to trade by monitoring and improving the implementation of good regulatory practices, according to a number of public and private sector experts. More >>
APEC Pursuing Public-Private Co-Op to Fight Forest Crime
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:30 pm | APEC
Medan, Indonesia, 26 Jun 2013 - APEC member economies are stepping up engagement with the private sector to combat illegal logging and associated trade, and promote trade in legal forest products. More >>
