OPINION: It’s hardly surprising that Jacinda Ardern could “hand on heart” declare that tensions between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping weren’t present at her informal…
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Apec 2021: Fran OSullivan: Joe Biden back in the game, but what about Xi Jinping?
OPINION: President Joe Biden planned to use the historic overnight Apec Leaders’ meeting – hosted virtually from Wellington by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern – to…
New Zealand's PM Ardern says special Apec meeting to focus on economic impact of Covid-19 pandemic
WELLINGTON (REUTERS) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday (July 14) that a special meeting of leaders of the Asia-Pacific trade group…
Apec to debate proposal to remove tariffs to speed up Covid-19 vaccine distribution
MELBOURNE (REUTERS) – Ministers from Asia-Pacific trade group Apec are set to discuss on Saturday (June 5) a proposal from New Zealand to remove tariffs…
Apec leaders agree on need for free, fair environment for trade and investment to drive economic recovery
SINGAPORE – Leaders from 21 Asia-Pacific economies on Friday (Nov 20) vowed to redouble efforts to free up trade across the Pacific Ocean. The Asia-Pacific…
Trump to represent U.S. at this week's virtual APEC summit, official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump plans to represent the United States at a virtual Asia-Pacific summit this week in which his Chinese counterpart President…
China to push trade agenda at Apec summit as US retreats
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – China will get another chance to reshape Asia-Pacific trade at a regional summit starting Thursday (Nov 19), days after securing a…
Malaysia says Apec leaders may still meet in November despite coronavirus
KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) – Malaysia said on Saturday (July 25) a November summit of leaders from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations might still go ahead…
New Zealand will host Apec in 2021 using virtual platforms
WELLINGTON (BLOOMBERG) – New Zealand’s hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in 2021 will go ahead using virtual digital platforms rather than the…