
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
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About APEC
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; …
History - APEC
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 …
Achievements and Benefits - APEC
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 …
Member Economies - APEC
Discover the 21 member economies of APEC and their collaborative efforts to promote prosperity and economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region.
News Releases - APEC
APEC ministers issued a joint statement following the conclusion of their meeting in Gyeongju, co-chaired by Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Yeo Han-Koo, Minister for Trade of the …
How APEC Operates
The Project Database contains information about all APEC projects. Member economies also provide considerable resources to assist the operation of APEC. These include the …
Frequently Asked Questions - APEC
The APEC Secretariat serves as the core support mechanism for the APEC process, providing procedural guidance, coordination, information and public outreach services.
APEC 2025: Korea Advances Regional Trade, AI, and Sustainability …
Korea kicks off its APEC 2025 host year in Gyeongju, a historic city home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites. It brings together delegates from 21 economies to set the stage for a …
APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC and virtual ABTC)
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) facilitates short-term business travel within the APEC region by streamlining the entry process into APEC …