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APEC Workshop: Towards Digital Trade Ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.
APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and standards across the region.
APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and standards across the region.
APEC has helped drive economic growth and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific by reducing trade barriers, improving the ease of doing business and strengthening connectivity among economies. These efforts have contributed to rising incomes, expanded trade and greater opportunities for businesses and communities across the region.
APEC has helped drive economic growth and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific by reducing trade barriers, improving the ease of doing business and strengthening connectivity among economies. These efforts have contributed to rising incomes, expanded trade and greater opportunities for businesses and communities across the region.
APEC brings together governments, businesses and stakeholders to collaborate on shared priorities. Explore opportunities to participate in events, contribute to initiatives and engage with APEC’s work across the region.
APEC brings together governments, businesses and stakeholders to collaborate on shared priorities. Explore opportunities to participate in events, contribute to initiatives and engage with APEC’s work across the region.

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•March 2025
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SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE), Human Resources Development Working Group (HRDWG)
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The objective of this project is to create a positive cycle for talent and workforce development that can further contribute to inclusive economic growth and regional prosperity. Through the sharing of best practices in innovative entrepreneurship education, female empowerment projects, women's participation in STEM, and other relevant topics, policymakers and training institutions who will contribute directly to potentially gain skills and practical experiences for youths will have the opportunity to acquire valuable skills and gain practical experiences. This will enable them to better prepare for the current and future job market. Moreover, the project aims to equip women and young entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and knowledge to become future entrepreneurs, leading to the establishment of sustainable and inclusive businesses. Ultimately, this initiative will result in the creation of a more diverse and inclusive range of job opportunities within the region.