Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Prime Minister Ardern to chair APEC Informal Leaders’ Retreat on COVID-19

Wellington, New Zealand, 12 July 2021

Leading a regional response to the pandemic is one of New Zealand’s highest priorities as APEC Chair

APEC Looks to Partnerships to Support Business Recovery

Wellington, New Zealand, 25 June 2021

Informal dialogue will provide policy input for Finance Ministers’ Meeting in October

APEC Accelerates Regulatory Convergence for Life-Saving Medical Products and Innovation

United States, 22 June 2021

Members reflect lessons from the pandemic, address new wave of innovative medical products

APEC Fortifies Disaster Risk Management, Strengthens Local Communities

Wellington, New Zealand, 21 June 2021

Enhancing regional capacity on disaster risk reduction and governance is paramount

APEC’s New Structural Reform Plan to Boost Resilience against Future Shocks

Wellington, New Zealand, 16 June 2021

Ministers agree to strengthen policy coordination and collaboration.

APEC Structural Reform Ministers Issue Joint Statement

Wellington, New Zealand, 16 June 2021

The statement identifies initiatives to reduce behind-the-border barriers and promote strong, balanced, secure, sustainable and inclusive growth

Customs at the Forefront of Facilitating COVID-19 Vaccines and Essential Goods

Wellington, New Zealand, 08 June 2021

Ensuring that COVID-19 essential goods like the vaccines can flow through easily without any hold ups

An App to Ease Safety QR Check-Ins Wins the 2021 APEC App Challenge

Singapore, 07 June 2021

The challenge: Help the revival of the tourism sector, promote a safe and trustworthy travel

Ministers Unite on COVID-19 Vaccine Steps and Rejuvenating the WTO

Wellington, New Zealand, 06 June 2021

Ministers also commit to remove barriers to freight and logistics services that support trade in vaccines and related goods.

APEC Trade Ministers Issue Joint Statement

Wellington, New Zealand, 05 June 2021

Trade Ministers from the APEC member economies issued a joint statement following their virtual meeting on 5 June 2021.

Pandemic Must Remain Our Highest Priority: Business Leaders to APEC Ministers

Singapore, 05 June 2021

APEC trade ministers joined the Asia-Pacific business leaders to advance practical ideas in managing

Senior Officials Press Bold Trade Agenda Ahead of Ministers’ Meeting

Wellington, New Zealand, 04 June 2021

APEC should be responsive to the crisis, find practical ways to support recover

Minister: Upcoming Meeting to Focus on Vaccines and Essential Goods

Wellington, New Zealand, 03 June 2021

The meeting will focus on trade’s vital role in enabling access to vaccines, keeping the global trading system flowing smoothly.

Now Online: APEC COVID-19 Economic Response & Recovery Initiatives

Singapore, 01 June 2021

Compilation of initiatives that the forum has undertaken since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

APEC Could Play a Role in Bolstering Supply Chain Resiliency

Singapore, 28 May 2021

Improving resilience is not an easy or cost-free exercise

Economic Growth in the APEC Region Better than Expected; Uncertainty Remains

Singapore, 27 May 2021

Recovery needs to be inclusive, allowing everyone to participate fully in the economy

Last Call: Media Registration for APEC Trade Ministers Meeting

Singapore, 26 May 2021

APEC Trade Ministers will focus on charting the course for Asia-Pacific economic recovery.

APEC Should Step Up Cooperation to Secure Vaccine Supply Lines: Report

Singapore, 19 May 2021