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Connecting People and Building the Future at 3rd APEC Senior Officials’ Meetings

Media Registration is Open for High-Level Policy Dialogues on Health and Food Security Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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APEC Strengthens Trust with Data Protection System

Data protection in the Asia-Pacific region has just received a significant boost with the appointment of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) by Singapore as its accountability agent. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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Close the Digital Skills Gap by 2025 through Collaboration: APEC

Job seekers today lack the skills needed to work in the digital economy, says a survey on digital skills in the workforce. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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Analysis: Supporting Women in Tourism to Gain More Digital Skills Makes Business Sense

In cities and towns across Malaysia, blink and you may miss one of the country’s most promising sources of income. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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APEC Bolsters Confidence in Digital Economy

To strengthen consumer confidence in electronic commerce in the Pacific Rim region, the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system is adding to its roster of accountability agents, who ensure that participating firms are safeguarding consumers’ personal information while fostering... Continue reading
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Inspired by the Natural World, Science Prize Finalists Tackle Global Challenges

Using crab shells to cleanse minerals from contaminated waters. Mimicking natural photosynthesis to generate renewable energy. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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Analysis: APEC’s Merchandise Trade Moderates Yet Services Trade Improves

Trade – once a key driver of growth for the Pacific Rim region – is slowing, and its moderation is affecting the economy, says the newest APEC Regional Trends Analysis, or ARTA. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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Finance is a Shield in Times of Natural Disaster

Crises are imminent as Asia-Pacific typhoon season kicks in, but policies are being set across the region to insure against the economic damage Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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Rapid Growth of Transport Sector Fuels Energy Demand in APEC

The 21 economies that comprise the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are expected to see a 21 per cent rise in energy demand over the next 30 years, partly due to population and economic growth in Southeast Asia, says a... Continue reading
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Millennials: The Future of Work is Human

A study asks workers what skills will be most important. Naturally, most answered digital, but that’s only part of the story. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading