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Ministers Meet To Tackle Global Uncertainty And Rebuild Multilateral Trade System
Friday, 16 May 2025, 7:27 am | APEC News
Hosted by Korea on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage-listed Jeju Island, the meeting opened with a powerful call for cooperation and renewal of trust in the multilateral trading system. More >>
APEC Human Resources Development Ministers Issue Joint Statement
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9:48 am | APEC News
Ministers acknowledged the need to modernize labour systems to keep pace with transformations driven by artificial intelligence, automation and new forms of work. More >>
Future Of Work In Focus As HRD Ministers Meet In Jeju
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9:34 am | APEC News
Acting Minister Kim urged member economies to retool institutional frameworks to meet the demands of a modern workforce. More >>
APEC Backs Global Push For WTO Investment Facilitation For Development Agreement
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9:01 am | APEC News
The agreement aims to improve transparency, streamline procedures and create a more predictable environment for investors, particularly in developing economies. More >>
Innovation And Collaboration Needed To Address Ocean Sustainability Challenges
Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:31 am | APEC News
The ocean connects the Asia-Pacific region; it stands as a frontier for innovation and digital transformation, as well as a key resource for prosperity. More >>
Ministers Commit To Collective Actions For Ocean Sustainability
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:38 am | APEC News
The recently adopted BBNJ Agreement, 2023 agreement under the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea, has become a historic milestone in preserving marine ecosystems in areas outside the jurisdiction of any economy. More >>
Minister Kang’s Statement On The 5th APEC Ocean-Related Ministerial Meeting
Friday, 2 May 2025, 7:52 am | APEC News
The statement highlighted the critical role of regional collaboration in addressing marine pollution, disaster preparedness and the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture. More >>
Stronger Immunization Policies Needed As Vaccine Confidence Falls
Friday, 11 April 2025, 3:17 pm | APEC News
Gaps in data collection and assessment remain a critical challenge, according to the dashboard. Only one-third of APEC economies currently track the indirect benefits of vaccination, despite growing evidence that adult vaccines can return up to 19 ... More >>
Accelerating The Clean Energy Transition Across Asia-Pacific
Monday, 17 March 2025, 6:26 pm | APEC News
APEC economies are laying the groundwork for a future in which energy is cleaner, more secure, and more accessible. More >>
Global Standards, Local Impact: How Standards And Conformance Is Shaping APEC 2025
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 5:57 pm | APEC News
The SCSC plays a vital role in regulatory harmonization, compliance, and best practices across various sectors. More >>
Ensuring Access To Quality Healthcare Begins With Stronger Health Systems
Monday, 19 August 2024, 11:02 am | APEC News
Addressing the mounting health challenges of the 21st century, including the newly declared outbreak of mpox, APEC health ministers forged ambitious and forward-looking policies aimed at building more resilient, inclusive and sustainable health systems ... More >>
Ministers: Promoting Women And Girls To STEM Field Is Urgent Task
Friday, 17 May 2024, 2:34 pm | APEC News
Despite the progress made in recent years and the increased prominence of women in political, economic, social and cultural life, Minister Hernandez stressed that inequalities persist in each of the APEC economies. More >>
Stepping Outside The Shadow Of Informality: Real Life Lessons From An Imaginary Town
Monday, 13 May 2024, 11:47 am | APEC News
Stepping outside the shadow of informality is a collective effort; those under its shadow and those outside have a role to play. More >>
Minister: Balance Technological Advancement By Accelerating Human Capital Development
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 10:00 am | APEC News
Issued by APEC Human Resources Development Working Group Arequipa, Peru, 7 May 2024 With the advancement of technology accelerated by the pandemic, there is an urgent need for member economies to hasten human capital development and improve productivity ... More >>
Minister Maurate: Fair Access To Jobs Is Fundamental Right
Monday, 6 May 2024, 8:22 am | APEC News
“The value of employment is to build economic and social development for our economies. We cannot afford to waste a single iota of human capital if we really want to contribute to the development of our societies,” said Peru’s Minister of Labor and Employment ... More >>
