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"2003 APEC Economic Outlook" Forecasts Rebound, Warns of Potential Concerns and Estimates Costs of SARS

Bangkok,, Thailand, 17 October 2002

The '2003 APEC Economic Outlook' Report forecasts that a rebound in the United States' economy "should provide enough sparks to boost economic growth in the APEC region."
APEC Strengthens Peer Review Process For Achieving On Trade and Investment

Singapore, 21 August 2002

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum today released two reports containing assessments of progress made by Mexico and Japan in meeting the target dates for "free and open trade and investment" set at 2010 for developed APEC member economies and 2020 for developing ones.

APEC Business Advisory Council Meets 7-10 August in Hong Kong, China: Concern about the Global Economy Tops the Agenda

Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, 10 August 2002

The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the private sector arm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), just completed its third meeting of 2002 in Hong Kong, China, 7-10 August. During their deliberations, ABAC members expressed their concern about current economic instability in several regions of the world and about other threats to global economic health. However, they also asserted their strong belief that it is only through APEC members' continuing liberalization of trade and investment that development and prosperity can be shared throughout the APEC region.
APEC Business Advisory Council to Meet 7-10 August in Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, 29 July 2002

The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the private sector arm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), will hold its third meeting of 2002 in Hong Kong, China, 7-10 August.
APEC Business Advisory Council Meets 12-15 May in Sydney

Sydney, Australia, 15 May 2002

The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the private sector arm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), just completed its second meeting of 2002 in Sydney, 12-15 May.
APEC Business Advisory Council to Meet 12-15 May in Sydney

Sydney, Australia, 03 May 2002

The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the private sector arm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), will hold its second meeting of 2002 in Sydney, 12-15 May.
First APEC 2002 Meetings Open In Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico, 27 February 2002

The first APEC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM 1) opened 27 February 2002 in Mexico City, marking the official start of Mexico's year as host economy for APEC.
APEC Tourism Working Group: Statement on the Impact on Tourism of the 11 September Terrorist Attacks in the United States

Ayutthaya, Thailand, 22 November 2001

APEC Tourism officials meeting in Ayutthaya, Thailand, on 20-22 November 2001 have drawn attention to the underlying resilience of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region despite the impacts of the 11 September terrorist attacks in the United States of America. Officials noted the limited duration of the impact on the industry of previous events such as the Gulf War in 1991 and terrorist attacks in Luxor in 1997.
APEC Economic And Technical Cooperation (ECOTECH) Cites Significant Progress

Singapore, 18 October 2001

The member economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum made significant progress this year in areas of economic and technical cooperation, according to the annual report of the ECOTECH Sub-Committee. An assessment of 148 projects within APEC shows a range of contributions to training, skills development and information sharing
APEC Economic Committee Releases Reports On "Economic Outlook" And "New Economy"

Singapore, 17 October 2001

In the context of a global economic slowdown, two timely reports from the Economic Committee of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum offer valuable insights into the regional issues confronting APEC's member economies.
Advances In APEC Trade And Investment Liberalisation And Facilitation Reported By Committee

Shanghai, People's Republic of China, 17 October 2001

The APEC Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI), which carries forward and coordinates APEC's work on Trade and Investment Liberalisation and Facilitation, has reported a series of accomplishments during the past year in its report presented to APEC Ministers in Shanghai today.
Media Advisory for Informal Senior Officials' Meeting, APEC Ministerial Meeting, APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Media Taskforce China Secretariat for APEC 2001

Shanghai, People's Republic of China, 15 October 2001

The Ninth Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shanghai, China on 20-21 October 2001. It will be preceded by the APEC Ministerial Meeting 17-18 October 2001, Informal Senior Officials' Meeting 15-16 October 2001 and other related meetings including the APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting 18-21 October 2001 and the CEO Summit 18-20 October 2001.
APEC Reports Available To Media For Preview Ahead Of Shanghai Meetings

Singapore, 12 October 2001

Four informative reports published by committees of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum are now available to media on an embargoed basis ahead of the Ministerial and Leaders' Meetings being held next week in Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Fourth APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting

Kumamoto, Japan, 29 September 2001

An APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting will be held in Kumamoto Castle Hotel, on 29-30 September 2001 and will be preceded by a two-day Senior HRD Officials meeting.
Asia-Pacific Economies To Increase Cooperation In Information Security

Jeju Island, Korea, 21 September 2001

APEC Working Group agrees on need for enhanced protection of infrastructure and information
APEC Helps Reduce Export Costs for Manufacturers

Jeju Island, Korea, 21 September 2001

In a move aimed to help reduce export costs and continue its efforts to reduce non-tariff trade barriers to trade, the APEC Telecommunications & Information Working Group (APEC TEL) have released two new documents to assist the telecommunications industry and test houses to speed time-to-market and reduce export costs for telecommunications products. It is critical that these guides are distributed to the industry and the test houses in the region and APEC TEL wishes to invite the region's press to support its efforts by informing the industry of their availability.
APEC Business Advisory Council To Meet In Moscow

Moscow, Russia, 17 May 2001

The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the private sector arm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), will hold its second meeting of 2001 in Moscow, May 17-19. Earlier, at its meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona in February, ABAC launched its work for the year under the theme: "Promoting Common Development through Capacity Building and Full Participation."
APEC Business Advisory Council Holds Its First-Ever Meeting in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, 17 May 2001

The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the private sector arm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, held its second meeting of 2001 in Moscow, Russia, May 17-19. ABAC's theme for 2001 is: "Promoting Common Development through Capacity Building and Full Participation." The recommendations ABAC develops will be submitted to APEC Economic Leaders when both groups meet in Shanghai in October later this year.
Third APEC Automotive Dialogue Meeting

Bangkok, Thailand, 03 April 2001

The third APEC Automotive Dialogue Meeting was held in Bangkok on 3-5 April 2001. It was attended by over 200 representatives from thirteen APEC economies (Australia, Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam).
APEC Business Advisory Council to Meet February 15-17 in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 15 February 2001

The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the private sector arm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), will hold its first meeting of 2001 in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 15-17. ABAC will launch its work for the year under the theme: "Promoting Common Development through Capacity Building and Full Participation."

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"2003 APEC Economic Outlook" Forecasts Rebound, Warns of Potential Concerns and Estimates Costs of SARS

APEC Strengthens Peer Review Process For Achieving On Trade and Investment

APEC Business Advisory Council Meets 7-10 August in Hong Kong, China: Concern about the Global Economy Tops the Agenda

APEC Business Advisory Council to Meet 7-10 August in Hong Kong, China

APEC Business Advisory Council Meets 12-15 May in Sydney

APEC Business Advisory Council to Meet 12-15 May in Sydney

First APEC 2002 Meetings Open In Mexico City

APEC Tourism Working Group: Statement on the Impact on Tourism of the 11 September Terrorist Attacks in the United States

APEC Economic And Technical Cooperation (ECOTECH) Cites Significant Progress

APEC Economic Committee Releases Reports On "Economic Outlook" And "New Economy"

Advances In APEC Trade And Investment Liberalisation And Facilitation Reported By Committee

Media Advisory for Informal Senior Officials' Meeting, APEC Ministerial Meeting, APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Media Taskforce China Secretariat for APEC 2001

APEC Reports Available To Media For Preview Ahead Of Shanghai Meetings

Fourth APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting

Asia-Pacific Economies To Increase Cooperation In Information Security

APEC Helps Reduce Export Costs for Manufacturers

APEC Business Advisory Council To Meet In Moscow

APEC Business Advisory Council Holds Its First-Ever Meeting in Moscow

Third APEC Automotive Dialogue Meeting

APEC Business Advisory Council to Meet February 15-17 in Scottsdale, Arizona