APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability
South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.
Thu Jan 02 2025
What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders head to San Francisco
Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum will meet this month for the 30th APEC summit.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Reject protectionism, work on closer cooperation, Muhyiddin tells APEC
Malaysia is calling for closer cooperation from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies in facilitating the movement of essential goods and to reject trade protectionism.
Fri Jul 16 2021
New Zealand says willing to be arbitrator in Australia-China spat
Hosting the high profile Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit next year presented an opportunity for New Zealand to bring both parties to the table.
Tue Dec 15 2020
APEC leaders call for closer cooperation for post-pandemic recovery
The leaders discussed collective regional actions to accelerate economic recovery, with focus on boosting more inclusive economic growth.
Sat Nov 21 2020
APEC leaders agree to cooperate constructively on COVID-19
APEC economies will emphasise on science, technology and innovation, which is crucial to the region's post-COVID-19 recovery.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Muhyiddin, NZ PM Ardern discuss new cooperation in phone call
Their conversation focused on the economy and tourism as well as efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between Malaysia and New Zealand.
Fri Nov 20 2020
APEC ministers meet tomorrow amidst third-wave of COVID-19
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting which commences tomorrow is expected to outline extraordinary measures to drive post-COVID-19 recovery and prosperity.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Malaysia leads APEC consensus to ease movement of essential goods
Mohamed Azmin said the accomplishment was particularly meaningful as Malaysia was the original proponent of the declaration.
Mon Jul 27 2020
APEC Post-2020 Vision to be launched by year-end, says Azmin
Mohamed Azmin said APEC leaders would have a look at the post-2020 Vision in December.
Sat Jul 25 2020
APEC 2020 to be held in November as scheduled Azmin
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit will be held in November as scheduled, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Mon Jul 13 2020
Tengku Zafrul, Rebecca discuss challenges of hosting APEC
Tengku Zafrul said he had received a call from Rebecca to discuss the progress of APEC, specifically the finance track.
Wed Jun 24 2020
Malaysia chairs the first ever fully virtual APEC senior officials' meeting
The VESOM brought together 21 APEC Economies from eight different time zones, into a single virtual platform.
Thu May 28 2020
Stronger Cooperation Essential to Address Regional Challenges: APEC
The digital economy can foster opportunities that reduce inequality, explained Sta Maria during a visit to the United States to bolster collaboration with the tech community.
Fri Jan 10 2020
Ceritalah ASEAN - Nguyen Ba Thanh: The man who transformed Danang
Danang's astounding progress is the work of one remarkable man: the late Nguyen Ba Thanh - who served as Danangs leader from 1997 to 2013 (he was also the city's Communist party head).
Thu Nov 02 2017
What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025