
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
APEC operates as a cooperative, multilateral economic and trade forum. Member economies participate on the basis of open dialogue and respect for views of all participants.
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 …
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.
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 …
How APEC Operates
APEC member economies report progress towards achieving free and open trade and investment goals through Individual Action Plans (IAPs) and Collective Action Plans (CAPs).
News Releases - APEC
Electrification, data-center expansion and shifts in transport are reshaping energy demand across APEC economies, with electricity consumption projected to rise by up to 96 percent by 2060.
APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC and virtual ABTC)
To be eligible to apply for an ABTC you must hold a valid passport from an APEC economy (or be a permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong, China), …
2024 APEC Ministerial Meeting
Nov 16, 2024 · We express our appreciation to all APEC Committees, Working Groups and subfora as well as the APEC Secretariat and the Policy Support Unit for all their work and …