APEC Secretariat

APEC Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa joined the opening of the APEC Study Centers Consortium Youth Scholars Forum at @cuhksz, convening young scholars from APEC member economies on innovation, sustainability, AI and the future of trade.

Welcome to Shanghai. APEC's Second Senior Officials' Meeting takes place here from 11–19 May 2026. Nine days. 21 economies. One ongoing conversation about the Asia-Pacific's future.

APEC is coming to Shanghai. Trade, digital innovation, automotive, food safety and more on the agenda. Stay tuned for our full coverage: apec.org

APEC economies grew ~3.2% in 2025 — stronger than forecast. But rising trade restrictions and emerging risks could test that momentum. Read more: apec.org/press/blogs/20…

Trade isn’t just about agreements. It’s also about how smoothly goods move across borders. Trade facilitation helps improve customs, documentation and logistics to reduce delays and costs across APEC economies.

Inflation is easing across APEC but currencies have been losing value. On average, they depreciated by 2.6% in 2024, with a further 4.2% decline into 2025. apec.org/publications/2…

In a recent article for Eurasian Dialogue, APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa reflects on the importance of cooperation in an increasingly complex global economy. Full article here: eadialog.com/en/read/tpost/…

What does cooperation look like in practice? Earlier this year, SOM1 in Guangzhou brought APEC economies together to advance openness, innovation and cooperation, with a focus on practical outcomes. Read more: apec.org/press/news-rel…

Media registration is open for the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou, 20–23 May 2026. Apply by 30 April 2026. apec.org/press/news-rel…

EV or hydrogen? APEC's latest report says it's not that simple. Across 21 diverse economies, the right transport decarbonisation pathway depends on energy systems, infrastructure, and readiness — not a single global answer. Read more: apec.org/publications/2…

APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa will speak at a conference hosted by the Matías Romero Institute, discussing APEC’s role and priorities in the global context. 📅24 April, 11:00 AM (Mexico Time) (Mexico City) Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Did you know that APEC’s economy varies across subregions? While services drive overall activity, contributions differ across manufacturing and other sectors. Read more in APEC in Charts 2025: apec.org/publications/2…

How can structural reform increase participation in the formal economy? Our latest webinar brought together insights and practical approaches from across APEC economies. Read more: apec.org/publications/2…

How does APEC make decisions? Through consensus. Instead of voting, all member economies must agree before decisions move forward.

Did you know that APEC’s economy varies across subregions? While services drive overall activity, contributions differ across manufacturing and other sectors. Read more in APEC in Charts 2025: apec.org/publications/2…

Oceans are increasingly seen as an economic resilience issue across the Asia-Pacific. At SOM1 2026, APEC economies focused on strengthening marine ecosystems, fisheries and coastal livelihoods in the face of climate risks. Read more: apec.org/press/news-rel…

Economic and Technical Cooperation (ECOTECH) supports initiatives that promote capacity building, knowledge sharing and cooperation among APEC member economies.

How can regional cooperation navigate a complex global economy? APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa joined the Georgetown Americas Institute for a GEO-LAC conversation on APEC’s role in supporting dialogue across the Asia-Pacific. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=eglARg…

How is economic activity structured across APEC economies? Services account for around two-thirds of activity with the overall structure remaining relatively stable from 2004 to 2024. Read more: apec.org/publications/2…

Join our virtual discussion on how structural reform can increase participation in the formal economy. Date: 14 April Time: 09:00 - 10:00 SGT Sign up: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…