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Inclusive trade and regional integration in Asia-Pacific

John WestAUSPECC Trade and regional integration must become more inclusive in the Asia-Pacific in order to win the support of public opinion, writes John West. This note is inspired by the excellent press release, “Regional Solutions Needed for Global... Continue reading
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APEC Video Contest: SMEs Using Mobile Internet to Grow

To raise awareness of the potential for mobile technology to enable small businesses, APEC has launched a mobile video competition inviting small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to share their stories about how they have used mobile internet technologies... Continue reading
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Trade Ministers, Officials in Arequipa to Modernize Globalization

The forces of globalization that have lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty and powered growth in the Asia-Pacific are being increasingly tested. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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Narrowing Digital Divide Mobilizes Small Business, Trade

Small business development officials from the APEC region are bridging gaps in access and use of digital technologies. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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Next Generation Policy to Counter Economic Headwinds

Representatives of the APEC Business Advisory Council meeting in Port Moresby fleshed out recommendations to present to the region’s Trade Ministers. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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Regional Solutions Needed for Global Challenges

Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Mr. Thomas Lembong stressed the importance of public process and communications to explain the benefits of trade to “men and women on the street” in very simple terms without which there will not be public... Continue reading
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ABAC Urges APEC To Prioritize Structural Reform To Maintain Economic Growth Momentum

The private sector will share recommendations for keeping APEC economies on track when their Trade Ministers meet in Arequipa, Peru on 17-18 May. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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APEC Fights Air Traffic Delays to Ensure Growth

Focus on is on modernizing management and control techniques to limit costly disruptions to travel and trade amid fluctuating industry demand. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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Greying Asia-Pacific Drives Tech Troubleshoot

Significant demographic changes are prompting greater efforts to harness data and emerging technologies to cushion the effects. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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APEC Embarks on Global Lighting Challenge

Energy officials from the 21 APEC member economies have endorsed a new global target for deploying 10 billion high-efficiency lighting products, intent on boosting trade and green growth in the world’s most populous region. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading