2025 CTI Annual Report to MinistersPublished DateNovember 2025Type of PublicationReportsPublication UnderCommittee on Trade and Investment (CTI)Accessed9Pages53Download publicationDownloadDescriptionThe 2025 CTI Annual Report to Ministers highlights the CTI and sub-fora's progress and achievements, including in support of Republic of Korea’s theme Bui...
2025 APEC Leaders’ Gyeongju Declaration1. We, the Economic Leaders of APEC, met in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, from October 31 to November 1, 2025. This year, under the APEC theme “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow,” we have advanced our shared objectives through three priorities — Connect, Innovate, Prosper — during our meetings across the Korean citi...
APEC ministers issued a joint statement following the conclusion of their meeting in Gyeongju, co-chaired by Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Yeo Han-Koo, Minister for Trade of the Republic of Korea.Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the Putrajaya Vision 2040 and underscored efforts to strengthen regional connectivity through promoting...
Reaffirming Asia-Pacific’s commitment to sustainability under the Bangkok Goals, APEC named three climate trailblazers for the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) Award.Announced at the Annual Ministerial Meeting in Gyeongju, the recognition reflects the region’s shared goal to embed sustainability at the core of future growth and prosperity.From coast...
Trade and foreign ministers from the 21 APEC member economies convened in Gyeongju to reaffirm their commitment to regional cooperation and renew joint efforts to harness digital innovation and supply chain resilience.Minister for Trade of the Republic of Korea, Yeo Han-Koo, set the stage for the APEC Ministerial Meeting on Thursday. In his opening remarks...
Growth in the APEC region is projected to reach 3.1 percent in 2025, slightly higher than earlier forecast of 3.0 percent, supported by resilient trade activity and robust demand for high-tech goods, according to the latest APEC Regional Trends Analysis.Released by the APEC Policy Support Unit, the report highlighted that momentum is expected to ...
ABAC Report Highlights Innovative Solutions for More Sustainable Data CentersAPEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC)Busan, Republic of Korea | 29 October 2025Today, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) released its report titled Powering the Digital Economy: The Data Center Dilemma, highlighting both the economic benefits and environmenta...
For the first time, APEC ministers responsible for finance and structural reform convened a joint session to chart a common agenda for innovation and digitalization. They recognized the transformative role of emerging technology in shaping productivity, competitiveness and sustainable economic growth across the Asia-Pacific.Meeting in Incheon, ministers ex...
APEC economies are making measurable progress in aligning regulatory approaches for medical products, according to new survey results endorsed by the APEC Regulatory Harmonization Steering Committee, which operates under the Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance (SCSC).The updated indicators highlight how economies are working together ...
(Photo: Front view of the “Smile of Silla,” a human-face tile from the Silla period at the National Gyeongju Museum. This timeless design inspired the APEC 2025 Korea emblem, alongside a butterfly symbol of connection and innovation.)Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will gather in Korea at the end of October for the 2025 APEC Econo...
