KEY MESSAGES• Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a transformative tool for advancing more resilient, efficient and smarter energy systems. AI can enhance grid forecasting, optimisation and situational awareness while improving demand management. It strengthens energy security by boosting efficiency in energy intensive sectors and supporting th...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYKEY FINDINGS: Uneven progress and persistent gaps demand urgent actionIt has been 10 years since the APEC Women and the Economy Dashboard was first launched in 2015. Monitoring movements in indicators in the last 15 years shows considerable progress in some aspects of women’s participation in economic activity. However, most indicator...
KEY POINTS:1. APEC growth moderates in Q1 2025 as elevated uncertainty and geopolitical headwinds dampened demand, with early trade gains providing only temporary support.2. Merchandise trade registers solid growth in Q1 2025 from frontloaded shipments ahead of anticipated restrictive measures, but momentum may ease as transitory factors fade.3. APEC stand...
