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Ten photographs have been shortlisted from more than 1,700 entries submitted for the APEC Photo Contest 2026, with the winners set to be announced during APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Shenzhen, China, in November: https://t.co/b2Yy6pYelS

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A valuable meeting with Executive Director of @APEC H.E Eduardo Pedrosa and his delegation to discuss to how to further strengthen our cooperation, particularly in the areas of digital, AI and frontier technologies. Thank you Eduardo for your participation in the Public Forum.

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Research meets policy. Ahead of APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Shenzhen, the APEC Secretariat welcomed the Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences (GDSAS) to explore research partnerships and APEC China 2026 priorities.

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Five awards. Countless stories waiting to be told. The APEC Photo Contest 2026 recognizes exceptional photography across five categories. However you shoot, whatever you see, there is a place for your photograph here. #APECPhotoContest2026

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The Secretariat welcomed Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu for talks on preparations for APEC 2027 ahead of Viet Nam's third time hosting the forum, covering agenda planning and priorities to logistical organization.

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Peru's National Institute for Quality (INACAL) hosted a virtual workshop on biodegradability testing methods, bringing together specialists from 13 APEC economies to strengthen how biodegradability claims for packaging are tested and verified.

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APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa met with the World Bank Group, UN ESCAP and FAO in Bangkok, discussing trade facilitation, digital transformation, resilient supply chains and food security across the Asia-Pacific.

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At the 2026 APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting in Chengdu, ministers are exploring how economies can harness AI’s opportunities while building trust, strengthening skills and promoting growth. https://t.co/ej3YnJPQdW

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APEC digital and AI ministers issued a joint statement after their meeting in Chengdu, China, chaired by China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng. Consensus on connectivity, AI growth, skills and open source. Read full statement: https://t.co/9xakFN61KF

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The wait is over. The APEC Photo Contest 2026 is now open to all 21 APEC economies. Submit up to 3 photos capturing openness, innovation and cooperation by 24 August for a chance to win up to SGD 2,500. See how to take part: https://t.co/e4ZfbO43yt #APECPhotoContest2026

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APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa joined the Third ABAC Meeting in Bangkok updating members on APEC initiatives and the implementation of ABAC's 2025 recommendations. Full press release: https://t.co/2rV7ygWgDK

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Every photograph can tell a story, spark a memory or reveal a perspective others missed. The APEC Photo Contest returns in 2026. Stay tuned. #APECPhotoContest2026

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At TMM13 in Macao, China, ministers set out their vision for tourism: seamless travel, digital opportunities for small businesses and support for the workforce behind it all.
Full Chair's Statement: https://t.co/s13rJP18tg

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APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa joins panel on "APEC China 2026: Key Updates and Developments" at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore to discuss outcomes of MRT and priorities for regional economic cooperation. Register: https://t.co/B2KMAG9N0q

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The APEC Secretariat welcomed Shenzhen Vice Mayor Luo Huanghao ahead of Shenzhen hosting APEC meetings under APEC China 2026. The delegation met with Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa, sharing lessons to keep meetings running smoothly on the road to this year's Leaders' Meeting.

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The APEC Secretariat worked with Viet Nam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliver a communications capacity-building workshop in Ha Noi, sharing best practices on strategic messaging, media engagement, digital communications and branding.

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APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa will deliver a keynote address in Bangkok on "Regional Cooperation in a Changing World: Towards an Open, Dynamic, Resilient and Peaceful Asia-Pacific Community." It also features the latest APEC Regional Trends Analysis.

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APEC Secretariat Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa joined stakeholders and private sector leaders for a roundtable discussion ahead of APEC2027. The conversation explored digital trade, emerging technologies, supply chains and the importance of public-private collaboration.

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Professor Zhu Zhaofang won the 2026 APEC Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Research Prize, recognized for her research on maternity insurance and reducing childbearing costs. When we invest in women's health, we invest in inclusive growth. Read more: https://t.co/NicIFL5y7H

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SMEs are a key driver of innovation, jobs and growth across the Asia-Pacific. APEC economies deliberated on measures that strengthen startup ecosystems, access to finance, digital transformation and international market opportunities.