APEC Secretariat

What is APEC project? In this video, the Project Management Unit shares how the APEC Secretariat supports economies in developing projects that address real challenges across the Asia-Pacific. Learn more: apec.org

APEC economies accounted for 61% of global GDP, with a combined output of USD 67.7 trillion in 2014. Since 1989, economic output across the region has grown significantly. Explore more insights in APEC in Charts 2025: apec.org/publications/2…

What is a Working Group in APEC? Working Groups bring together delegates from APEC member economies to collaborate on projects and activities that promote economic cooperation. Learn more about how APEC groups support cooperation across the Asia-Pacific: apec.org/about-us/how-a…

In some APEC economies, adult obesity rates reach over 40%. A new APEC publication examines obesity prevalence, prevention and management across the region and highlights the importance of coordinated approaches to prevention and care. Read more: apec.org/publications/2…

Digital commerce is evolving across the Asia-Pacific. From livestream shopping to social commerce, new models are reshaping cross-border trade. APEC economies are exploring policies to keep digital markets open and trusted. Read more: apec.org/press/news-rel…

Did you know? 37% of the world’s population lives in APEC economies, nearly 3 billion people in 2024. Explore more insights in APEC in Charts 2025: apec.org/publications/2…

Why does APEC refer to its members as economies? In APEC, members participate as economies because cooperation focuses on economic and trade issues across the Asia-Pacific. Learn more: apec.org/glossary

MBA and Executive MBA students from the University of Birmingham visited APEC Secretariat in Singapore on Tuesday to learn regional economic cooperation. Through discussions with Secretariat staff, students explored how APEC works and raised questions on cooperation regionally.

Population ageing is reshaping the Asia-Pacific. As healthcare costs rise and workforce growth slows, health systems are becoming increasingly tied to long-term economic resilience. Read more: apec.org/press/news-rel…

As AI reshapes growth, APEC economies are urging open, cross-border innovation, so technology drives shared opportunity across the Asia-Pacific. What does that look like in practice? apec.org/press/news-rel…

Recently, APEC Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa met Satvinder Singh at the ASEAN Secretariat to discuss regional economic developments and ways to strengthen ASEAN–APEC cooperation, including digitalisation, sustainability and regional trade integration.

APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa joined an ADB–ISEAS seminar on regional cooperation and integration amid global uncertainties, highlighting how open markets, stronger connectivity & deeper integration can support resilience across the Asia-Pacific.

The APEC Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Research Prize is now open for application, seeking research that strengthens the link between women’s health and economic participation across the region. Apply here: apec.org/press/news-rel…

Growth is picking up, trade is proving resilient and tech investment is accelerating. The challenge now is durability: can the region sustain these gains amid mounting uncertainty? More: apec.org/press/blogs/20…

APEC’s latest outlook sees Asia-Pacific growth at 3.2% in 2025 and holding at 3.1% in 2026, supported by resilient trade and rising AI-related investment, even as medium-term risks remain. apec.org/press/news-rel…

SOM1 in Guangzhou concluded with Minister Wang Yi highlighting openness, connectivity, digital innovation & cooperation as priorities for the year. A strong foundation set for APEC 2026. More: apec.org/press/news-rel…

APEC economies are translating food security commitments into action — strengthening supply chains, reducing food loss and rolling out innovation in agriculture as part of the Food Security Roadmap Towards 2030. Full release: apec.org/press/news-rel…

From resilient aquaculture to ocean data systems, APEC members are advancing regional cooperation to strengthen coastal communities and safeguard marine ecosystems as part of broader resilient growth goals. apec.org/press/news-rel…

APEC health officials set 2026 priorities, framing health systems as key to economic resilience.Focus include digital innovation in care, chronic disease, mental health, healthy ageing and sustainable financing to tackle rising costs and demographic shifts.apec.org/press/news-rel…

Corruption threatens trust, markets and regional growth. APEC economies met in Guangzhou to deepen joint action on enforcement, asset recovery and emerging risks, including digital and financial crime: apec.org/press/news-rel…