2003 News Releases - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
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New APEC Secretariat Executive Director
Singapore, December 31, 2003

APEC Workshop on Agricultural Biotechnology and Biosafety Underway: Opportunities to increase food production efficiently and safely
Beijing, China, December 2, 2003

APEC Energy Working Group Meeting: Energy Supply Security and Cross-Border Power Sharing
Singapore, December 2, 2003

Tourism Risk Management Report Released - Analyses the Domino Effect of SARS Induced Panic
Bali, Indonesia, December 1, 2003

Improving Mobility of Travelers with Disabilities & Removing Impediments to Tourism Business and Investment
Singapore, November 29, 2003

Asia-Pacific Tourism Risk Management Report to Provide Guidance in Preparing for Tourism Crises
Singapore, November 21, 2003

Research and Development High on APEC Ministers' Agenda
Wellington, New Zealand, 17 Nov 2003

APEC Science and Technology Ministers Meeting Schedule Released: Christchurch, New Zealand, 8-12 March 2004
Singapore, November 07, 2003

Chile 2004: Press Conference Remarks by President Ricardo E. Lagos, President of the Republic of Chile & APEC Chair 2004
Bangkok, Thailand, October 21, 2003

Now Online: APEC Leaders' Declaration, Chair's Summary and Prime Minister Thaksin's Press Conference
Bangkok, Thailand, October 21, 2003

Strengthening Security Against Bio-Terrorist Attack and Disease Outbreaks
Bangkok, Thailand, October 21, 2003

APEC Leaders Endorse "Area-Specific" Transparency Standards
Bangkok, Thailand, October 21, 2003

ABAC Releases Paper titled "The First Decade Since Bogor: A Business Assessment on APEC's Progress"
Bangkok, Thailand, October 21, 2003

Economic Leaders Discuss Key Business Issues in Free-flow Chat with Asia-Pacific Business Leaders
Bangkok, Thailand, October 20, 2003

15th APEC Ministers' Meeting Joint Statement and Summary of Key Issues
Bangkok, Thailand, October 18, 2003

Agreement to Fight Disc Piracy: Focus of Regulatory Strengthening
Bangkok, Thailand, October 17, 2003

"2003 APEC Economic Outlook" Forecasts Rebound, Warns of Potential Concerns and Estimates Costs of SARS
Bangkok, Thailand, October 17, 2003

Knowledge: The New Factor of Production
Bangkok, Thailand, October 17, 2003

APEC Economic Committee Recommendations on Role of Specialized Financial Institutions (SFIs)
Bangkok, Thailand, October 17, 2003

Accelerating Trade Facilitation Activities to Reduce the Cost of Doing Business: APEC Committee on Trade and Investment Report
Bangkok, Thailand, October 16, 2003

APEC Counter Terrorism Action Plan Combined Report Endorsed
Bangkok, Thailand, October 16, 2003

Engagement with International Financial Institutions Important to Ongoing Economic and Technical Cooperation in APEC
Bangkok, Thailand, October 16, 2003

Chile, China, Peru and the United States to Undertake Individual Action Plan Peer Review
Bangkok, Thailand, October 16, 2003

Current Regional Issues to Feature at Bangkok APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting on 17-21 October
Bangkok, Thailand, October 9, 2003

APEC Cybersecurity Tool Kit to be Developed for Corporations and SMEs
Taipei, Chinese Taipei, October 8, 2003

Expanding the Asia-Pacific Information Infrastructure (APII) Towards Building an Inclusive Asia-Pacific Information Society (APIS) in a Secure Environment - Goals of APEC TEL Meetings on October 4-10
Singapore, October 3, 2003

Benefits of e-Government Services to be Shared Across All Sectors of the Community - Topic for APEC Internet Forum
Singapore, October 3, 2003

Innovative Counter Terrorism Measures: Canada-US Smart Border Agreement Showcased at APEC Smart Border Symposium in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 1, 2003

New APEC Resources to Protect Private Businesses from Terrorist and Criminal Attacks Now Available Online
Singapore, September 26, 2003

APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting Concludes - Joint Ministerial Statement Available Online
Phuket, Thailand, September 5, 2003

Singapore and Thai PMs to Open APEC Secretariat Building - Saturday, 6 September 2003
Singapore, September 5, 2003

Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Other Regional Leaders to Lead Public Globalization Debate at APEC Secretariat Building Opening
Singapore, September 3, 2003

APEC Finance Ministers Meeting: Phuket, Thailand, 4-5 September
Phuket, Thailand, September 2, 2003

Hong Kong, China: Reviewed as "One of the Most Open Economies in the World"
Phuket, Thailand, August 26, 2003

APEC Targets Terrorism through Expanded International Partnerships
Phuket, Thailand, August 23, 2003

Review of New Zealand's Free Trade Progress
Phuket, Thailand, August 23, 2003

Review of Korea's Free Trade Progress
Phuket, Thailand, August 23, 2003

Closer APEC-World Bank-ADB Cooperation to Address Joint Economic Growth and Development Goals
Phuket, Thailand, August 20, 2003

APEC Members Express Concern with Proposed European Chemical Legislation
Phuket, Thailand, August 18, 2003

APEC Customs-Business Dialogue calls for Neutral Referee
Phuket, Thailand, August 15, 2003

APEC SME Ministers Call for Greater Networking Between Business, Government, Trade Promotion Authorities and Banks
Chiang Mai, Thailand, August 8, 2003


e-APEC Strategy to Help Small and Medium Enterprises to Digitize and Participate in Online Business
Chiang Mai, Thailand, 07 August 2003

Remarks by Chair of the APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group (SMEWG) at the Conclusion of the 17th SMEWG Meeting
Chiang Mai, Thailand, 06 August 2003

APEC Micro-Enterprise Development Action Plan to Facilitate Improved Access to Finance and New Technology
Chiang Mai, Thailand, 05 August 2003

Self-Employed, Sole Traders and other Micro-Enterprises High on Small and Medium Enterprises Ministers Meeting Agenda
Singapore, 05 August 2003

ABAC Calls for APEC to Lead Doha Round
Bali, Indonesia, 02 August 2003

Leading business executives from the Asia-Pacific region are meeting on the Indonesian island of Bali
Bali, Indonesia, 01 August 2003

Conference on the Strengthening International Law Enforcement Cooperation to Prosecute Cyber Criminals, Hackers, and Virus Authors
Bangkok, Thailand, 25 July 2003

Helping Business to Access Government Contracts in the APEC Region
Singapore, 22 July 2003

Strengthening International Law Enforcement Cooperation to Prosecute Cyber Criminals, Hackers and Virus Authors
Singapore, 18 July 2003

APEC Senior Officials Identify Short and Long Term Common Actions for Overcoming SARS
Bangkok, Thailand, 27 Jun 2003

APEC Health Ministers Convene on SARS
Bangkok, Thailand, 26 Jun 2003

APEC Health Ministers to Mark New Phase in SARS Fight: Rebuild Confidence and Increase Future Defenses
Singapore, 22 June 2003

Tourism Risk Management Strategy for the Asia-Pacific
Brisbane, Australia, 20 June 2003

Projects to Improve Asia-Pacific Transportation Endorsed
Wellington, New Zealand, 14 June 2003

SARS Impact on Tourism Statement: Resilience of Industry Commended - Media Essential to Restoring Traveler Confidence
Pattaya, Thailand, 11 June 2003

Dates for Chile 2004 APEC Year Released - Thailand Preparing for 2003 Ministerial and Leaders Meetings
Singapore, 10 June 2003

New report on Globalisation Launched at APEC
Khon Kaen, Thailand, 04 June 2003

Conclusion of APEC Trade Ministers' Meeting
Khon Kaen, Thailand, 03 June 2003

Program for Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade
Khon Kaen, Thailand, 01 June 2003

New APEC Counter Terrorism Task Force Work Program
Khon Kaen, Thailand, 01 June 2003

APEC Action Plan on SARS endorsed by Senior Officials - To be presented to Ministers on Monday
Khon Kaen, Thailand, 01 June 2003

APEC Establishes Life Sciences Innovation Forum to Encourage Innovation Throughout the Region
Khon Kaen, Thailand, 27 May 2003

APEC Secretariat Charity Drive for Child Help Foundation, Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen, Thailand, 24 May 2003

Details of Health Ministers' Meeting on SARS to be set by APEC Senior Officials in Thailand
Khon Kaen, Thailand, 22 May 2003

Trade Ministers and Senior Officials to Discuss Doha Development Agenda and Upcoming WTO Ministerial Meeting
Khon Kaen, Thailand, 21 May 2003

ABAC Calls Upon APEC Economies to Take Immediate Action in the Fight Against SARS and to Restore Business Confidence
Tokyo, Japan, 16 May 2003

Global Communications Technology Praised for Role in Slowing the Early Spread of the SARS Epidemic
Singapore, 06 May 2003

Major Issues Impacting on APEC Region to be Discussed at APEC Business Advisory Council to Meet in Tokyo
Singapore, 05 May 2003

Increasing Air and Sea Port Security Against Terrorist Threats Also Offers Cost Savings to Business
Sydney, Australia, 02 May 2003

Assess Damage and Rebuild Confidence: APEC Approach to SARS Crisis
Singapore, 02 May 2003

APEC Welcomes Australia's Support to Strengthen Regional Security
Sydney, Australia, 30 April 2003

Appointment of APEC Counter Terrorism Task Force Chair from Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia, 05 April 2003

Blueprint for e-Commerce Identity Authentication Launched - Conclusion of APEC TEL 27 Meeting in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 01 April 2003

Bringing Competitors Together to Cross the Digital Divide
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 26 March 2003

Protecting Developing Economies from Cyber Attack - Assistance to Build Regional Cyber Security Preparedness
Singapore, 18 March 2003

APEC Calls for Govenment and Business Partnerships to Counter Terrorism
New York, NY, 09 March 2003

APEC Business Advisory Council Expresses Deep Concern over Global Economic Outlook
Lima, Peru, 05 March 2003

APEC STAR Conference Delivers Stronger Public-Private Sector Partnership
Bangkok, Thailand, 26 February 200326 February 2003

Study on the Costs of Terrorism: Urges Counter Terrorism Measures be Viewed as an Investment in the Future
Bangkok, Thailand, 25 February 2003

APEC Establishes Counter-Terrorism Task Force
Bangkok, Thailand, 24 February 2003

Live Audio Webcast of Event Conclusion and Media Conference - Secure Trade in the APEC Region (STAR) Conference
Bangkok, Thailand, 23 February 2003

Guest Speakers and Presenters for STAR Conference
Bangkok, Thailand, 23 February 2003

Enhanced Counter-Terrorism Controls to Promote Efficiency in Regional Export Trade: The APEC STAR Initiative
Bangkok, Thailand, 21 February 2003

Canada has Progressed Substantially Towards Free Trade Goals
Chiang Rai, Thailand, 20 February 2003

Thailand's Performance in APEC Peer Review 'Impressive'
Chiang Rai, Thailand, 20 February 2003

Review Finds Australia on Track to Free Trade Goals
Chiang Rai, Thailand, 20 February 2003

Presentation to the Pacific Islands Forum Symposium on the Gender Dimensions of Multilateral Trade
Suva, Fiji, 13 February 2003

Ensuring Privacy Protection and Overcoming Consumer Fear: Goal of APEC E-Commerce Meeting
Chiang Rai, Thailand, 11 February 2003

The Challenge Ahead for APEC 2004 - Opinion article by Ambassador Mario Artaza published in the La Tercera newspaper in Chile (English translation)
Santiago, Chile, 20 January 2003

Closer Working Relationship to be Established Between OECD and APEC Executives
Honolulu, Hawaii, 17 January 2003

Greater Participation in APEC Offer From Pacific Basin Economic Council's 1,000 Business Members
Honolulu, Hawaii, 15 January 2003

Hawaii Host of Global Forum on the Knowledge Economy
Honolulu, Hawaii, 13 January 2003

Closer Government to Business Partnership Urged to Overcome Digital Divide in OECD-APEC
Singapore, 13 January 2003