FTAs giving intra-APEC trade a big boost

Trade among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries has increased by more than 170% over a 16-year period, spurred by regional trade agreements (RTAs)…

APEC creating roadmap to hasten free trade area

The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation needs to explore new models of development, seek new sources of growth, and make bolder moves to hasten integration…

APEC eyes infrastructure development to connect regional growth centers

Senior officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation met in Jakarta, Indonesia, this week to formulate proposals to boost regional economic integration through enhanced free…