Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministers Issue Joint Statement

Wellington, New Zealand, 09 October 2021

The statement reflects the outcomes of the 27th APEC SME Ministerial Meeting chaired by New Zealand’s Minister of Small Businesses, Stuart Nash.

Report finds Mixed Progress in Ensuring Access to Services

Singapore, 07 October 2021

As a critical economic sector, services compose the bulk of output and employment

Impact of Care Work on Women’s Economic Participation Wins APEC Healthy Women Healthy Economy Research Prize

Wellington, New Zealand, 28 September 2021

As care work remains undervalued, targeted policies are needed to facilitate women’s labor participation

Ministers Issue Statement on Women’s Economic Empowerment Post-COVID-19

Wellington, New Zealand, 24 September 2021

The statement reflects the outcomes of the APEC Women and the Economy Forum chaired by New Zealand Minister for Women Jan Tinetti

Minister: Women’s Economic Empowerment is Key to Stronger, More Resilient Economy

Wellington, New Zealand, 24 September 2021

Minister Tinetti urged member economies to join together and take bold, collective actions to minimize the risk of COVID-19, which has set back years of hard-won progress.

APEC CEO Summit to Focus on COVID, Disruption and Trust; Registrations Open

Auckland, New Zealand, 16 September 2021

Registrations are now open for the APEC CEO Summit 2021 on 11-12 November

Statement of the APEC Group on Services Encouraging Completion of the WTO Services Domestic Regulation

15 September 2021

Improved services trade play an important role in economic recovery

Women’s Economic Opportunities in APEC Improve, but Persistent Gender Biases Stifle Progress

Singapore, 10 September 2021

Updated every two years, the dashboard, tracks developments in five key areas access to capital and assets; access to markets; skills, capacity-building and health; leadership, voice and agency; and innovation and technology.

Senior Officials Lean in Together on Trade as Uncertainties Loom Large

Wellington, New Zealand, 03 September 2021

Officials have been mandated by ministers to consider how trade can help address the immediate crisis and help drive economic recovery across the region

APEC Advances Robust Structural Reform Agenda for Quality Growth

Singapore, 01 September 2021

Members discussed the implementation plan for the new structural reform agenda, review mechanism, engagement with the private sector and collaboration across APEC policy groups.

Scientist Specializing in Sustainable Nutrition Wins APEC Science Prize

Singapore, 31 August 2021

APEC Ministers: Invest in Health Equity to Revive Prosperity

Wellington, New Zealand, 25 August 2021

China Contributes to APEC Sub-fund on Combating COVID-19 and Economic Recovery

Singapore, 24 August 2021

APEC’s Vaccine Action Plan: Strengthening Immunization Programs in the Region

Singapore, 23 August 2021

The document puts forth recommendations that will help move the region forward toward resilient and sustainable immunization programs

APEC Committee on Trade and Investment Chair Calls for Support of the WTO Ahead of 12th Ministerial Conference

Singapore, 20 August 2021

Members' ability to support WTO agreements directly affects their capacity to meet APEC's goal, says CTI Chair.