Features

Skills Training Boosts Livelihoods in the Asia-Pacific

, 05 February 2015

In a classroom lined with computers, unemployed youth in Jakarta learn HTML and JavaScript programming for designing websites--part of an APEC and Japan Vocational Ability Development Association initiative to upgrade human resources in the region by providing vocational training in collaboration with the private sector.
Skills Training Boosts Livelihoods in the Asia-Pacific

, 04 February 2015

In a classroom lined with computers, unemployed youth in Jakarta, Indonesia learn HTML and JavaScript programming for designing websites. This training program is part of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and Japan Vocational Ability Development Association (JAVADA) initiative to upgrade human resources in the region by providing vocational training in collaboration with the private sector.
Skills Training Boosts Livelihoods in the Asia-Pacific

, 04 February 2015

In a classroom lined with computers, unemployed youth in Jakarta, Indonesia learn HTML and JavaScript programming for designing websites. This training program is part of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and Japan Vocational Ability Development Association (JAVADA) initiative to upgrade human resources in the region by providing vocational training in collaboration with the private sector.
Hong Kong, China Chief Executive Leung: “Huge Room for Growth in Trade and Investment” in APEC

Hong Kong, China, 28 January 2015

In an interview, the Chief Executive described how Hong Kong, China plans to support this effort and the underlying benefits.
APEC Tech Startups Win Global Innovator Awards

, 19 December 2014

High-tech startup companies, sponsored by the APEC Accelerator Network, scored wins at the prestigious Intel Global Challenge in California.
Community Approach to Tackle Biggest Health Threat in Asia-Pacific

, 28 November 2014

Community groups in the Asia-Pacific are taking the lead on prevention initiatives for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other non-communicable diseases which cause 36 million deaths globally.
APEC After 25 Years: A Look Backward and a Thought Forward

Jakarta, Indonesia, 19 November 2014

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is 25 years old this week and the leaders of its 21 member economies, the world’s largest regional economic group, was hosted by China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing to celebrate.
Viet Nam President Sang: APEC Moving Towards Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific

Ha Noi, Viet Nam, 11 November 2014

Greater integration is laying a path for the realization of the APEC goal of a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific to boost job creation and sustained growth, said President Sang.
President Bill Clinton: APEC a Model for Moving Forward Together

Beijing, People's Republic of China, 09 November 2014

Ahead of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of APEC’s founding, President Clinton explained the historical context for the meeting and its enduring value.
Viet Nam President Sang on APEC and the Changing Asia-Pacific Landscape

Ha Noi, Viet Nam, 09 November 2014

The APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting will take places against the backdrop of Viet Nam's participation in RCEP and TPP free trade negotiations, and preparations for the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee: APEC Has Come a Long Way

Beijing, People's Republic of China, 05 November 2014

Prime Minister Lee, who helped to found APEC 25 years ago, offered his thoughts on what collaboration between member economies has achieved, its value to Singapore and his expectations for the Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing and road ahead.
Former Japan Prime Minister Kan on the Future of Asia-Pacific Growth

Tokyo, Japan, 30 October 2014

Ahead of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week which coincides with APEC's 25th anniversary, the 2010 APEC Chair shared his thoughts on implementing the region's first Growth Strategy that he helped launch.