Leaders from 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies on November 18 were unable to sign a joint statement at the 26th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Papua New Guinea in the context of deep divisions between the US and China over trade and investment.
Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies discussed how to promote free trade and regional economic integration on November 18 in Port Moresby of Papua New Guinea as the United States and China remain at odds over trade and other policies.
The 11th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference concluded in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 13 with no substantial agreements reached after four days of debate.
Confidence in revenue growth is at its highest level for three years amongst business leaders in 21 APEC economies, according to a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
Representatives of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies discussed investment in dynamic and healthy aging for sustainable growth at a multilateral forum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15.
APEC economies will establish a common framework to manage the issue of labour mobility in the region, said Tran Viet Thai, Director of the Vietnam APEC Study Centre under the Foreign Ministry.
Tourism ministers from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies have agreed to develop strategies that will allow about 800 million tourists to travel across the region in 2025.
Singapore will host the second ABAC Meeting (ABAC 2) of 2013 from
April 3 – 6 with participation of some 150 prominent business leaders
from the 21 Asia - Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies.