In the face of global uncertainties and with multilateralism under pressure, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) grouping's mission to champion free and open trade and investments in the Asia-Pacific region "is now more important than ever,

Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies will gather this week in Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, forum. Meetings began Monday and will run through Saturday, though talks are expected to be overshadowed by U.

Ahead of the APEC summit, People wave Chinese national flags and South Korea's national flags outside of Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025. Photo: VCG Visitors explore the K-Tech Showcase exhibition, a side event of the APEC summit, in Gyeongju, South Korea, on October 30, 2025. Photo: VCG

Prabowo, along with other APEC leaders, will attend the first session of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM).

Leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit toasted with traditional Korean unrefined rice wine at a dinner banquet on Friday (October 31). South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Thursday he was hopeful leaders would issue a joint declaration when the summit concludes on Saturday.

World leaders kicked off the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit on Friday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping taking the spotlight to address global trade uncertainties.

The International Monetary Fund has projected that economic growth in the Asia-Pacific will slow from 4.5 percent this year to 4.1 percent in 2026, a sobering forecast that underscores the urgency to keep the spirit of cooperation alive, and foster new drivers and growth momentum during these challenging times.

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the first session of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting and delivers a speech titled "Building an Inclusive Open Asia-Pacific Economy for All" in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has confirmed intentions to pursue stable ties with China during her meeting with President Xi Jinping. Despite concerns over her conservative approach, the leaders focused on building a mutually beneficial relationship,

Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders from APEC economies in South Korea in the coming days, in a bid to build consensus for shared prosperity and reaffirm China’s commitment to open,

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) economies to serve as a bridge beyond

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in the Republic of Korea, to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.