APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

📸 More Than Meets the Eye: The Story Behind APEC's Most Popular Photo of 2024 🌏 What makes a photo iconic? This photo by Do Ba Hung which won this year's APEC Photo Contest Popular Choice Award is more than just a snapshot—it’s a reminder of innovation, creativity and the power of doing something different. Discover the techniques and inspirations that led to his photo winning the Popular Choice Award and Influencer Award. Find out here: https://lnkd.in/gdJY76-E #APECPhotoContest2024

How can agriculture balance productivity with environmental responsibility? Meet Chirayut Tiewsomboonkit from Nippan Intercrop Co. Ltd, winner of the MSME category for this year's APEC Bio-Circular-Green Award. We spoke with him to learn how farmers are harnessing innovation to drive sustainability, boost local economies, and protect our planet. https://lnkd.in/g_5ccGar #BCGAward #FutureFarming

We are a little late to the trend but better late than never! We present you our own version of #spotifywrapped2024 for #APECPeru2024! Check out our year in review and highlights from Peru's host year. For all the news and meeting outcomes from APEC Peru 2024, visit our website! APEC Perú 2024

Looking to 2025, Korea is gearing up to host APEC next year under the theme "Building a Sustainable Tomorrow". Senior officials met in Seoul last week to explore priorities and develop an action plan for #APEC2025KOREA. Curious to find out about Korea's priorities? Read all about it at the link below: https://ow.ly/UVBF50UskBu

Passawee Kodaka, the visionary behind Folkcharm, is championing sustainable slow fashion, preserving Thailand’s artisan traditions while challenging the fast fashion industry. Her journey inspires us to rethink our consumption and celebrate craftsmanship. Explore how Passawee blends heritage with sustainability here: https://lnkd.in/gxi_HNia

The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) invites interested applicants to apply for an interim appointment, as Secretary General of the PECC International Secretariat. The interim appointee would be eligible to apply for a permanent appointment following an extensive search process to be concluded at the end of 2025. For more details on this #opportunity, please visit the link below. Application closes on 31 December 2024. https://lnkd.in/gJeUPava

We are approaching the end of 2024 and so is my time at the APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat. We had the last briefing for the year this afternoon, recapping the achievements of #APECPeru2024 and looking forward to #APEC2025KOREA. A big thanks to Amb. Carlos Vasquez for taking the time to share his reflections on the milestones and deliverables of Peru’s host year and presenting a certificate of appreciation for my service to the organization for the last six years. I also would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the staff for all their support and contributions during my tenure. Thank you! 👏 🙌

Weeks after the #APECPeru2024 APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Lima, senior officials convened in Seoul for the APEC 2025 Informal Senior Officials' Meeting to set the priorities for #APEC2025KOREA. More photos from the meeting can be viewed on our website. 📷: APEC 2025 Korea Flickr

This week, the APEC 2025 Informal Senior Officials' Meeting began with a symposium exploring the priorities for #APEC2025KOREA. The event also engaged delegates and officials on key issues including strengthening people-to-people connectivity, building an inclusive and sustainable technological ecosystem through innovation as well as fostering energy transition and sustainable growth in the region. 📷: APEC 2025 Korea Flickr

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of APEC economies. However, comparing them across borders is challenging due to varying definitions and metrics. This latest blog highlights why harmonizing data is critical for fostering resilience, unlocking growth opportunities, and promoting inclusive development across the region. Read all about it at the link below and let us know your thoughts! https://ow.ly/ofYo50Uo2IL #MSMes