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

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; more favorable …

Sep 20, 2025 · Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will gather in Korea at the end of October for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, a pivotal moment as the region …

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 economies met in …

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

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 people …

Discover the 21 member economies of APEC and their collaborative efforts to promote prosperity and economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region.

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 …

APEC encourages the involvement of the private sector, universities and governments in the region in its projects. Typically, requests for proposals/tenders to implement projects are advertised on the APEC …

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