Public Policies in Focus as APEC Pushes for Sustainable Finance Solutions

Issued by the APEC Finance Ministers’ Process

Lima, Peru, 24 October 2024
The growing urgency to address climate change and environmental challenges has propelled sustainable finance into the spotlight as governments, businesses and investors increasingly prioritize sustainability considerations. This shift is transforming the financial landscape and driving capital toward projects that promote sustainability from renewable energy infrastructure to social impact initiatives.

APEC Reinforces Ethical Standards, Drives Global Impact in Health-Related Sectors

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

Media Registration for the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week Opens

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

AI Governance: Why Cooperation Matters

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

Shifting into Sustainability: APEC’s Role in Steering a Greener EV Battery Supply Chain

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