Features

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.
25 Years of Progress in the Asia-Pacific

, 29 October 2014

Over the past 25 years, APEC has worked to achieve open trade, closer economic ties, sustainability and equity through a series of key technical initiatives.
Scientist’s Traffic Prediction System Cuts Congestion in Bangkok

, 23 September 2014

Commute times in some of Asia’s most congested cities look set to drop, following a breakthrough in traffic prediction modelling, trialled in Bangkok and recognised at this year’s APEC ASPIRE Science Award.
Improving food safety in the Asia-Pacific

, 18 September 2014

Building capacity to detect, control and prevent salmonella and other harmful pathogens is at the core of joint initiatives by APEC economies to ensure safe food supplies.