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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 >>
Japan Contributes JPY90.1 Million To Advance Clean Energy Cooperation Across APEC
Friday, 29 May 2026, 3:10 pm | APEC
Energy systems across the region are changing rapidly, creating new demands as economies pursue growth and innovation, said Pedrosa. More >>
APEC At A Crossroads: Resilience Under Pressure
Friday, 22 May 2026, 3:38 pm | APEC
Inflation, meanwhile, is expected to rise to 2.9 percent in 2026, driven in large part by surging energy and food prices, before easing back to around 2.4–2.5 percent from 2027 onward. More >>
Regional Cooperation Efforts Focus On Delivering Practical Benefits
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 2:40 pm | APEC
The meeting examined how APEC economies are responding to demographic changes, including aging populations and shifting labor market needs. More >>
