Issued by the APEC Finance Ministers’ Process
Lima, Peru, 21 October 2024Finance Ministers from the 21 APEC member economies released a joint statement at the conclusion of their meeting in Lima on Monday under the theme, “Sustainable + Digital + Resilient = APEC.” Read More
Issued by the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting
APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group
Lima, Peru, 21 October 2024
Dedicated to advancing ethical standards in health-related sectors, senior stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific convened in Lima last month to drive action to enhance ethical practices, reinforcing APEC’s leadership in promoting sustainable growth and fair competition for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Read More
Issued by the APEC Secretariat
Singapore, 15 October 2024
Media registration is now open for the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW), which will be held in Lima, Peru, from 9 to 16 November 2024. Peru President Dina Boluarte will chair the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on 16 November.
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru Elmer Schialer and Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Úrsula León will host their foreign affairs and trade counterparts for the APEC Ministerial Meeting. The AELW will also include the 2024 APEC CEO Summit and the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Dialogue with Leaders. Read More
Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific and beyond can ensure that AI remains a force for good—driving innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering a more inclusive global economy.
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), no single economy can manage its governance alone. As AI increasingly becomes a cornerstone of global development, regional cooperation plays a pivotal role in addressing the ethical, social and regulatory challenges posed by this transformative technology. Read More
By Glacer Niño A. Vasquez and Emmanuel A. San Andres
The global shift toward electric vehicle adoption is gaining speed and the APEC region is at the forefront.
Envision a world where electric vehicles (EVs) glide silently along streets, their batteries a marvel of high performance and zero emissions. Picture bustling urban centers bathed in the glow of clean energy, with the air crisp and clear, free from the smog of a myriad tailpipes. This vision of a sustainable future is not just a dream—it is within our grasp. Read More
