APEC seeks market cooperation
2014-05-15 07:12:15
Senior officials from 21 economies of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation called on Wednesday for establishing a more open, integrated and productive market to create new growth opportunities.
Bloc to reduce burdens for smaller businesses
2014-05-15 07:12:15
APEC member economies called for policy support to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises contribute more to global value chains, which are becoming increasingly important in international trade.
Russia to take on active regional role
2014-05-15 07:12:15
Moscow will play an active part in Asia-Pacific affairs to advance the establishment of a regional free trade agreement, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday.
Soundbites
2014-05-15 07:12:15
"Recovery in the Asia-Pacific is progressing, but growth remains uneven, and its medium-term trajectory has dropped a notch due to sluggish trade and factors like reduced productivity. APEC economies recognize that there are no quick fixes and are taking a long view in their policy calculations."
APEC prioritizes new growth drivers
2014-05-17 06:49:44
Trade and economic growth continue to improve across the Asia-Pacific. Yet, progress is uneven and the outlook for the medium-term is not as favorable as it could and should be.
Agreements include completed road map for free trade
2014-05-19 00:38:11
Asia-Pacific region trade ministers made "a series of important agreements" at their two-day meeting, including finalizing a road map for the creation of a free trade area, senior officials said on Sunday.
Ministers hear China's call for wider FTA
2014-05-18 07:37:30
Beijing aims to advance an Asia-Pacific free trade agreement during an APEC trade ministers' meeting - so as to boost regional integration.
China to host APEC Ministerial Meetings in May
2014-04-30 18:27:22
Annual Ministerial Meetings of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will be held in east China's Qingdao City in May.
China looks to regional integration
2014-02-28 07:24:09
With Nov gathering, Beijing to show its willingness to take on global initiatives
Report urges using APEC meeting to enhance trade deal
2014-02-28 07:24:09
China and Southeast Asian countries can use this year's APEC meeting to promote an upgrade of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, which would further strengthen connectivity and reduce costs, officials and a research report said.
