Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation - Wikipedia
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC / ˈ eɪ p ɛ k / AY-pek [1]) is an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. [2]
About APEC | 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; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and …
Achievements and Benefits - APEC
To improve behind-the-border barriers to trade, APEC has been working to foster transparency, competition and better functioning markets in the Asia-Pacific through regulatory reform, improving public sector and corporate governance, and strengthening the legal infrastructure.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
SMEWG Workshop on Sharing experiences and best practices on access to financial services for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in APEC developing economies.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) | Britannica
2 days ago · Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), organization that seeks to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1989 in response to the growing interdependence of Asia-Pacific economies and the advent of regional economic blocs (such as the.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Major Achievements. Since the establishment of APEC, its achievements reflect in three main pillars of activity including Trade and Investment Liberalization, Business Facilitation and Economic and Technical Cooperation. 1. Trade and Investment Liberalization.
APEC 2023: What you need to know about San Francisco summit
Nov 1, 2023 · WHAT IS APEC AND WHAT TO WATCH FOR? APEC accounts for about 62% of global GDP and almost half of global trade. It is unique in grouping economies rather than nations, allowing participation of...
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: Meaning, Overview, History
Aug 19, 2022 · The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a 21-member economic forum that was established in 1989. APEC is made up of countries, including the U.S., that promote free trade and...
Biden, Xi to meet in Lima on sidelines of APEC summit in Peru
2 days ago · Print. U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet November 16 on the sidelines of the 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC summit in Lima, Peru, the White House ...
U.S. APEC 2023 Host Year - United States Department of State
The convening of APEC Economic Leaders in San Francisco on November 16-17 capped off a successful APEC host year for the United States, advancing its theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All.” President Biden welcomed Leaders and thousands of delegates from all APEC economies.