APEC ministers meet to discuss regional economic integration and AI

APEC economic integration artificial intelligence multilateral trade supply chain resilience

The 37th APEC Ministerial Meeting was held virtually on November 3, co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. The meeting included representatives from all 21 APEC member economies to review regional cooperation and prepare for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen, China.

Key discussions focused on building an Asia-Pacific community and promoting economic integration. Amid global economic uncertainty, ministers emphasized the need to strengthen the multilateral trading system, maintain an open investment environment, and advance the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP).

Participants also addressed digital transformation, specifically the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and competitiveness. Other priorities included enhancing supply chain resilience, ensuring food and energy security, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and developing digital skills for the workforce.

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APEC · Eduardo Pedrosa · Le Huy Truong · Lê Hoài Trung · Shenzhen · Vietnam · Wang Wentao · Wang Yi

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[● 3 SOURCES] The meeting was co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. baolaocai.vn · tuoitre.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The 37th APEC Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting was held virtually. baolaocai.vn · tuoitre.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The meeting emphasized the need to promote the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area (FTAAP) process. baolaocai.vn · tuoitre.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Inflation is expected to rise from 2.4 percent to 3.2 percent. apec.org
[● 4 SOURCES] The meeting serves as preparation for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Shenzhen, China. baolaocai.vn · apec.org · tuoitre.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The APEC region's economy is projected to grow by 3.4 percent in 2026. apec.org
[● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam will host APEC in 2027. tuoitre.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] Ministers discussed the application of artificial intelligence to improve productivity and competitiveness. baolaocai.vn · apec.org · tuoitre.vn