APEC - Latest News [Page 2]
Officials Sharpen Tools To Tackle Corruption Laundered Through Crypto
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 3:29 pm | APEC
Cryptocurrency has become an increasingly attractive tool for corrupt officials, criminals and bribery players with its ability to transfer across borders within seconds and its veil of anonymity. More >>
Behind Every Click, Call And Delivery: Making Services Trade Work
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 8:22 am | APEC
The biggest obstacles to services trade are frequently found in domestic regulations, licensing systems, professional qualification requirements & data governance frameworks. More >>
APEC Food Security Ministers Issue Joint Statement
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 7:19 am | APEC
The statement reflected consensus outcomes as ministers encourage economies to strengthen rural infrastructure, promote agri-food sector development and improve public services in rural areas. More >>
APEC Moves Cut Barriers For Fast-Growing Services Trade
Monday, 24 August 2026, 2:37 pm | APEC
“The full potential of digital services in terms of trade and investment will also not be realized if barriers still hinder data flows,” said Peter Ta-Lin Shih, Convenor of the APEC Group on Services. More >>
From Farm To Table, Technology Redraws The Future Of Food Across Asia-Pacific
Monday, 24 August 2026, 8:51 am | APEC
As populations across the Asia-Pacific age, economies highlighted how nutrition will carry even greater weight in how food security is defined. More >>
Pursuing Twin Goals Of Investment Facilitation And Quality In APEC
Monday, 24 August 2026, 8:48 am | APEC
Greenfield investment, which involves building new business operations from the ground up, reached USD 595 billion in the region. More >>
APEC Economies Turn To Biotechnology To Strengthen Food Security
Friday, 21 August 2026, 8:21 am | APEC
“Agricultural biotechnologies such as transgenics, gene-editing and synthetic biology have opened a new era of scientific and technological transformation,” said Li Xin Hai, Chair of the dialogue. More >>
APEC Officials Meet In Dalian To Advance Work On Region’s Economic Priorities
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 4:42 pm | APEC
As the region faces more frequent extreme weather conditions, disaster preparedness and food security are also in focus to strengthen regional and economic resilience. More >>
Can APEC’s New Trade Policy Tool Help Design Better Measures?
Monday, 3 August 2026, 3:05 pm | APEC
As economies seek to address public priorities, Non-tariff measures (NTMs) have become increasingly important policy tools. Their use has expanded alongside more complex supply chains and higher regulatory expectations. More >>
Ministers Push To Close Gap Between Legal And Illegal Timber Trade
Friday, 31 July 2026, 3:52 pm | APEC
Illegal logging accounts for an estimated 15 to 30 percent of the global timber trade, costing the Asia-Pacific an estimated USD51 billion a year. More >>
2026 APEC Ministerial Meeting On Forestry
Friday, 31 July 2026, 3:50 pm | APEC
Reaffirming our aspiration to build an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community for the prosperity of all our people and future generations, as reflected in the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040. More >>
AI’s Future Depends On The Accessibility Of Data: APEC Roundtable
Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 5:11 pm | APEC
Discussions underscored the importance of interoperable data governance in giving businesses more confidence to use and share data. More >>
APEC Roundtable Issues Chair’s Statement On Data For Growth
Monday, 27 July 2026, 3:23 pm | APEC
The Chair’s Statement encourages continued dialogue, experience sharing and practical cooperation to help economies harness the value of data while supporting trust, security and interoperability across the Asia-Pacific. More >>
AI Forum Shifts Focus From Breakthroughs To Adoption
Monday, 27 July 2026, 9:02 am | APEC
Participants said the next challenge for AI is no longer developing more powerful models but translating the technology into real-world benefits for businesses and communities. More >>
Statement On Promoting AI Development In The Asia-Pacific Region
Monday, 27 July 2026, 8:10 am | APEC
The APEC High-Level Forum on AI, hosted by China under the theme of “Promoting AI Development for Good and for All,” was held in Chengdu, Sichuan, China on July 24, 2026. More >>
Scams, Trust And The Cost Of Digital Growth
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 3:43 pm | APEC
Online scams are no longer a side effect of digital growth. With more than half of adults worldwide reporting scam encounters and losses exceeding USD1 trillion a year, fraud has become a systemic economic risk. More >>
The APEC Photo Contest 2026 Returns, Your Lens, Your Story
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 4:00 pm | APEC
Submissions may capture how these priorities improve lives, strengthen businesses and lift communities across the Asia-Pacific through the perspective of those experiencing them every day. More >>
Research On Fertility Cost Wins 2026 APEC Research Prize
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 10:23 am | APEC
The prize, presented annually by the APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy, recognizes outstanding research that advances women’s economic participation by improving health outcomes. More >>
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 >>
