Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
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
About 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 …
History - APEC
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 …
Achievements and Benefits - APEC
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 …
How APEC Operates
The Project Database contains information about all APEC projects. Member economies also provide considerable resources to assist the operation of APEC. These include the secondment of …
Frequently Asked Questions - APEC
The APEC Secretariat serves as the core support mechanism for the APEC process, providing procedural guidance, coordination, information and public outreach services.
Member Economies - APEC
Discover the 21 member economies of APEC and their collaborative efforts to promote prosperity and economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region.
Events - APEC
APEC ASEAN Cooperation Contact Point APEC Business Advisory Council APEC Food System APEC Policy Support Unit APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 APEC Secretariat APEC Study Centers Contact …
News Releases - APEC
Chinese Taipei has contributed USD 650,000 in voluntary funding to support APEC initiatives.
APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC and virtual ABTC)
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) facilitates short-term business travel within the APEC region by streamlining the entry process into APEC economies.