Issued by the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 5 May 2020 We, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade, recognise the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are deeply saddened by the...
In the first of a series by The Spinoff featuring business leaders assessing the world which will rise after Covid-19, Rachel Taulelei of food and beverage business Kono looks forward to a renewed commitment to kaitiakitanga. Mate atu he tētēkura,ka whakaeke mai he...
Singapore, 21 April 2020 Trade policy is a tool for fighting the pandemic COVID-19 is a multifaceted global pandemic that has impacted the health and safety of billions and has long-term economic and social effects. This moment offers an opportunity for APEC economies...
In this podcast hosted by Sarah Perriam, Stephen Jacobi explains how APEC is working to keep trade moving and supply chains open, which are vital for addressing the affects of Covid-19. Listen to the podcast here.
APEC NEWS RELEASE - Issued by The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region called for APEC leadership and cooperation to combat the grave challenges to health and economies posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Saving lives is...
Preparations for NZ's hosting of APEC 2021 are stepping up with the formation of a Business Leadership Group, which will provide advice to the Government and other entities involved in hosting APEC. “For New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region represents by far the...
APEC NEWS RELEASE Issued by The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Business leaders from around the Asia-Pacific met in Sydney, Australia, this week to discuss the year ahead, including engaging with APEC Senior Officials on how best to advance shared goals around...
Issued by the APEC Chile 2019 Santiago, Chile, 7 December 2019 Through a statement, Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera shared with APEC Economic Leaders and member economies his reflections on APEC Chile 2019 and the steps taken this year by the forum to advance...
18 November 2019 Placing diverse New Zealand business and trade interests firmly on the APEC agenda is behind three new appointments to the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Rachel Taulelei, Malcolm Johns and Toni Moyes have...
Issued by the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Media Release - 8 October 2019 A delegation of Members and staff of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) has been visiting the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva this week to highlight business support for...