China promotes comprehensive strategic partnership
Port Moresby – Chinese President Xi Jinping and eight Pacific island countries’ leaders and officials met in the Papua New Guinea (PNG) capital on Friday and agreed to elevate their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and … Continue reading China promotes comprehensive strategic partnership
Papua New Guinea urges greater WTO participation
Sydney – Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill urged Asia-Pacific nations to increase their participation in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Friday, five days after a tense regional summit held in the Pacific nation ended in acrimony. Deep … Continue reading Papua New Guinea urges greater WTO participation
Philippines: APEC meeting moved from Legaspi to Manila
Manila – The Philippine government announced on Wednesday the transfer of the Informal Senior Officials Meeting (ISOM)of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this weekend from Legaspi City to Manila following the threats of super typhoon Habagat, locally known as Ruby. Executive … Continue reading Philippines: APEC meeting moved from Legaspi to Manila
Australia seals free trade deal with Beijing
Canberra – China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in Canberra with what could be the most ambitious free trade agreement his country has signed since committing to the World Trade Organisation, promising billions of dollars in new markets for Australian … Continue reading Australia seals free trade deal with Beijing
China, U.S. compare notes on climate change
Beijing – Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry have agreed the two countries must enhance cooperation in coping with climate change.China would like to make the cooperation in climate change sector a highlight of … Continue reading China, U.S. compare notes on climate change
APEC leaders agree on new incentives for growth
Beijing – The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders have agreed on five incentives for future economic growth, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.The incentives are economic reform, new economy, innovative growth, inclusive support and urbanization, Xi told a press conference … Continue reading APEC leaders agree on new incentives for growth
Trade, Private Sector, Soft and Hard Infrastructure Tops APEC Agenda
Beijing – Wednesday marked the first day of the week-long Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, hosted this year in Beijing. This year’s summit, themed “Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership,” brings together ministerial leaders, CEOs of global corporations, and other … Continue reading Trade, Private Sector, Soft and Hard Infrastructure Tops APEC Agenda
Asia-Pacific free trade area on New Zealand’s APEC agenda
Wellington – New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser will be pushing for progress on an Asia-Pacific free trade area when he attends the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade in Qingdao, China, this week. APEC Trade … Continue reading Asia-Pacific free trade area on New Zealand’s APEC agenda