What Does APEC Do? APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; …

Oct 28, 2010 · APEC’s Growth Seen at 3.1% in 2025 as Region Adapts to Global Uncertainties Gyeongju, Republic of Korea | 30 October 2025

The APEC Secretariat serves as the core support mechanism for the APEC process, providing procedural guidance, coordination, information and public outreach services.

APEC member economies report progress towards achieving free and open trade and investment goals through Individual Action Plans (IAPs) and Collective Action Plans (CAPs).

Electrification, data-center expansion and shifts in transport are reshaping energy demand across APEC economies, with electricity consumption projected to rise by up to 96 percent by 2060.

Feb 26, 2025 · Under the overarching theme of “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow,” APEC 2025 will focus on three key priorities: Connect, Innovate, and Prosper. These pillars reflect APEC’s …

The idea of APEC was firstly publicly broached by former prime minister of Australia Bob Hawke during a speech in Seoul, Korea, on 31 January 1989. Ten months later, 12 Asia-Pacific …

APEC has grown to become a dynamic engine of economic growth and one of the most important regional forums in the Asia-Pacific. Its 21 member economies are home to around 2.95 billion …

Nov 16, 2024 · We express our appreciation to all APEC Committees, Working Groups and subfora as well as the APEC Secretariat and the Policy Support Unit for all their work and …

Discover upcoming APEC events and meetings, fostering collaboration among member economies in the Asia-Pacific region.