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How AI And Aging Are Rewriting The Economics Of Health
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 4:16 pm | APEC
The population in the Asia-Pacific is swiftly aging, posing challenges for future economic growth. However, improved health care leveraging technological developments, including artificial intelligence, offers a way to mitigate its economic impact. More >>
Building Resilient Health Systems Against Dengue
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 9:04 am | APEC
Dengue has become a major public health and economic threat, with 14.1 million cases reported worldwide in 2024—the highest on record. More >>
AI-Powered Breakthrough In Protein Design Wins 2025 ASPIRE Prize
Monday, 8 September 2025, 4:23 pm | APEC
Dr Minkyung Baek, assistant professor at Seoul National University, focuses her research on AI-powered protein structure prediction and design, helping accelerate vaccine development and expand access to advanced research methods. More >>
APEC Ministers Commit To Boosting SMEs Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
Saturday, 6 September 2025, 8:19 pm | APEC
From policy forum to startup launchpad, the meeting was preceded by a week-long showcase of how small businesses are shaping the region’s future. More >>
Demon Hunters, Soft Powers And The Asia Pacific's Next Growth Frontier
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:00 pm | APEC
APEC’s inaugural High-Level Dialogue on Culture and Creative Industries is more than symbolic. It is a recognition that growth in the 21st century must be inclusive, sustainable, and creative. More >>
How AI Can Keep The Lights On
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 5:36 pm | APEC
In the end, AI is just one part of the puzzle. The real progress comes when economies work together in sharing knowledge, building trust, and making energy smarter for everyone. More >>
Ministers Issue Statement On Cultural And Creative Industries
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 8:10 am | APEC
Held in Gyeongju and chaired by Chae Hwi-young, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, the meeting marked a milestone as the first-ever high-level gathering on cultural and creative industries in APEC. More >>
Trade, Digital And Sustainability In Focus As Senior Officials Call For Ambition Ahead Of Leaders’ Week
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 5:18 pm | APEC
Officials reviewed progress on this year's APEC priorities — Connect, Innovate, Prosper — alongside Korea’s 2025 host year initiatives on addressing demographic change and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology over the last ... More >>
From Trade Gains To AI Dividends: APEC’s Next Growth Play
Friday, 15 August 2025, 2:12 pm | APEC
As APEC face uncertainty, the path forward hinges on adaptive policies, resilient frameworks, & regional cooperation to reignite momentum. Growth has slowed despite early trade gains, yet new opportunities are taking shape, driven by AI & structural ... More >>
APEC Dialogue Called For Regional Action On Demographic Change
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 1:58 pm | APEC
Opening the two-day APEC 2025 Korea Public-Private Dialogue, Korea’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jina Kim, underscored the urgency of collective action amid an aging population and slowing growth in the region. More >>
Maternal Health Data System Wins APEC Research Prize
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 12:08 pm | APEC
"This project exemplifies the power of evidence-based strategy in shaping policy that saves lives," said Professor Zhu. "It is my hope that this system can inspire similar approaches in other APEC economies." More >>
Finding Silver Linings In Greying Population
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 10:48 am | APEC
Look around and you may find telltale signs of a new reality. Couples are marrying later – or not at all. The “DINK” lifestyle (dual income, no kids) is increasingly common, and schools, once bustling, are closing their doors. More >>
Advancing Cross-Sector Action For Women’s Economic Empowerment
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 10:02 am | APEC
Across APEC, women hold just 22 percent of ministerial posts and 28 percent of parliamentary seats, and continue to shoulder a disproportionate share of unpaid care work. The data underscores the urgency of moving beyond commitments toward coordinated and ... More >>
APEC Ministers Push For Innovation To Secure The Region’s Food Future
Monday, 11 August 2025, 7:33 am | APEC
Food security remains a pressing challenge, with the latest UN State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report estimating that 2.3 billion people, or around 28 percent of the global population, were moderately or severely food insecure in 2024. More >>
Officials Confront Aging, One Health And Digital Change
Friday, 8 August 2025, 1:28 pm | APEC
Held in Songdo, Incheon, a city that has evolved into a global hub for vaccine manufacturing and digital health, the meeting included policy discussions on digital health, one health strategies, community-based integrated care and mental health support across ... More >>
Modernizing Customs: Tackling Trade Bottlenecks And Digital Pressures
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 11:15 am | APEC
The meeting, held in Incheon, last week, spotlighted APEC’s ongoing efforts to streamline customs procedures and remove bottlenecks across borders, central to reducing trade costs and enabling small businesses to compete in global markets. More >>
APEC Digital And AI Ministers Issue Joint Statement
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 9:57 am | APEC
The statement reflects the outcomes of the first-ever APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting, chaired by Kyunghoon Bae, Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea. More >>
APEC Ministers Convene For First-Ever Digital And AI Ministerial Meeting
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 10:24 am | APEC
Under Korea’s theme of APEC 2025, “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow,” the meeting offered ministers a platform to chart a collaborative course for digital and AI policymaking. More >>
APEC Economies Advance AI Standards For Trust And Innovation
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 10:03 am | APEC
“AI presents both enormous opportunities and complex challenges that no single economy can resolve alone,” said Dr Jin-seok Bae, Director of the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), which hosted the conference. More >>
Digital Inclusion For The Elderly Takes Center Stage In Regional Dialogue
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 10:00 am | APEC
Experts reiterated that intergenerational, cross-sector collaboration is vital to making digital inclusion a reality. The workshop is expected to inform upcoming TELWG policy discussions and contribute to Korea’s proposed collaborative framework on ... More >>
