| 8-9 Nov |
Concluding Senior Officials' Meeting
During their third and concluding meeting of the year, Senior Officials will review the outcomes of Ministerial Meetings and work undertaken by APEC Committees, fora and the Secretariat in 2009. These outcomes will be highlighted and future directions outlined in the Senior Officials' Report to the APEC Ministerial Meeting.
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Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre |
| 9-12 Nov |
APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Meeting
ABAC provides APEC Leaders and Officials with input on business sector priorities and concerns. This year, ABAC is expected to ask Leaders to: accelerate regional economic integration by setting a timetable for initiating a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific; resist protectionism; increase investment flows in the region; and conclude a global climate change agreement that provides business with a predictable and stable operating environment. More info |
Suntec Singapore |
| 9-15 Nov |
Voices of the Future (VOF)
VOF provides a platform for 120 youth leaders from all 21 APEC member economies to engage government and business leaders on issues relevant to APEC and youth.
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Various |
| 9 Nov |
APEC Documentary (Part 1)
Part 1 outlines the history, key achievements and future directions of APEC. Includes interviews with past and present regional Leaders, Ambassadors and Trade Ministers.
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Channel News Asia, 9-9.30pm |
| 10 Nov |
APEC 20th Anniversary High-Level Symposium: 20 Years in History, Connecting the Region and the World
Organised by the Institute of South East Asian Studies, this Symposium brings together those intimately connected with the creation of APEC, such as former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, and contemporary foreign affairs experts including World Bank President, Robert Zoellick. A commemorative book on APEC will also be launched. |
Suntec Singapore |
| 10 Nov |
Business Times (Singapore), APEC Supplement
A mix of policy-led and event-led articles to serve as a guide for delegates.
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| 10 Nov |
Welcome reception for APEC Ministerial Meeting
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TBA |
| 11 Nov |
Welcome reception for APEC Finance Ministers
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Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore |
| 11 Nov |
International Herald Tribune, APEC Supplement
A guide to the APEC 2009 policy agenda for an international audience.
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| 11 Nov |
APEC Documentary (Part 2)
Singapore's preparations as host of APEC 2009.
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Channel 8 (Chinese language), 10.30-11pm |
| 11-12 Nov |
APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting
Finance Deputies meet on the 11th and Finance Ministers meet on the 12th to discuss global economic developments, trade finance, public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects and new growth paradigms. A working lunch will be held with ABAC on the 12th. Ministers will issue a Statement at the conclusion of the meetings and hold a press conference (12th).
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Suntec Singapore |
| 11-12 Nov |
21st APEC Ministerial Meeting
Foreign and Trade Ministers from APEC's 21 member economies will review APEC's key achievements for the year and agree upon initiatives for when Japan hosts APEC in 2010. Ministers will issue a Joint Statement for endorsement at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and hold a press conference (12th).
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Suntec Singapore |
| 11-13 Nov |
Global Entrepolis @ Singapore
A series of thought-leadership conferences, business forums, management workshops, award nights and business networking activities, including:
- Global Diaspora Business Summit
- Indo-China Business Leaders Bridge Forum
- Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion Awards
- Latin Asia Business Forum
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Raffles City Convention Centre |
| 12 Nov |
APEC SME Summit: "Thriving in Turbulent Markets"
Business people, industry experts, thought leaders and government officials will debate current business issues and discuss winning market strategies. Key discussion topics include: Strategies to Finance your Business in the Post-Crisis Financial Landscape; The Art of Brand Building with a Shrinking Budget; Motivating and Managing Talent; and Opportunities in Green Technology.
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Raffles City Convention Centre |
| 12-14 Nov |
APEC CEO Summit: "Rebuilding the Global Economy: Crisis and Opportunity"
Senior business people will hear and engage in discussions with APEC Economic Leaders, policy makers, influential academics and commentators and other CEOs. Session topics include: new growth paradigms for post crisis recovery; strengthening corporate governance; harnessing the economics of climate change; leveraging on the power of sovereign wealth funds; and redefining the roles of China and the United States in the new global economic landscape.
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Suntec Singapore |
| 13 Nov |
APEC Essay Contest Winners' Photo
The winners of the APEC 20th Anniversary Essay Contest will be congratulated by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
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Suntec Singapore, 9.30am |
| 13 Nov |
APEC Documentary (Part 2)
Singapore's preparations as host of APEC 2009.
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Channel News Asia, 9-9.30pm |
| 14-15 Nov |
APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM)
APEC meetings throughout the year culminate in the AELM, involving all 21 member economies. Priority agenda items are likely to be: positioning the region for recovery through new growth paradigms; regional economic integration, including possible pathways for a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific; the Doha Round of trade talks; and sustainable growth and climate change.
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Istana, Singapore |
| 14 Nov |
ABAC Dialogue with Leaders
ABAC members will meet in small groups with APEC Leaders to discuss their concerns, priorities and recommendations.
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Istana, Singapore |
| 14 Nov |
AELM Declaration Ceremony and Press Conference
APEC Leaders will issue a Declaration outlining their shared views on key topics and setting the strategic direction of APEC for the forthcoming year. A press conference, chaired by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, will close the week.
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Istana & Suntec Singapore |
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