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APEC Energy Ministers give instructions on energy security and efficiency
Fukui, Japan, 19 June 2010 - Energy Ministers set directions to advance energy security, improve energy efficiency and increase the clean energy supply in the APEC region.
 
Japan funds Low-Carbon Model Town Project in APEC
Fukui, Japan, 19 June 2010 - Japan donates USD3.9 million to promote energy efficiency activities and low-carbon measures in APEC.
 
Stimulating employment by SMEs
Hong Kong, China, 11 June 2010 - Making it easier for SMEs to hire workers is key to regional economic development.
 
APEC Trade Ministers issue Statements on concluding Doha and securing economic growth
Sapporo, Japan, 6 June - At the close of meetings in Japan, APEC Trade Ministers commit to implementing an agenda that advances the prosperity of the region.
 
APEC helps business take advantage of FTAs
Sapporo, 6 June 2010 - A new APEC gateway to tariff and rules of origin information helps alleviate the 'noodle bowl' effect.
 
Seamless transport could increase trade by billions
Sapporo, Japan, 4 June 2010 - Improving overall multimodal performance would increase intra- and extra-regional trade up to $500bn annually, says a report exploring the potential impact of enhanced multimodal connectivity in APEC.
 
APEC Trade Ministers to review progress on free trade
Sapporo, Japan, 3 June 2010 - APEC Trade Ministers are set to review members' progress in achieving regional free trade goals; and will receive an update on global trade negotiations from WTO Director-General, Pascal Lamy.
 
Businesses have 5 recommendations for APEC Trade Ministers
Sapporo, Japan, 1 June 2010 - As Trade Ministers from across APEC prepare for their annual meeting later this week, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) has delivered a set of five recommendations, with the intent that they be taken to APEC Leaders.
 
Russia joins APEC Business Travel Card Scheme
Sapporo, Japan, 29 May 2010 - The APEC Business Mobility Group announced today that the Russian Federation has been accepted into the ABTC scheme, with the result that all of APEC's 21 members now participate.
 
Businesses call for measures to address energy security in APEC
Chinese Taipei, 27 May 2010 - In a letter to APEC Energy Ministers, ABAC - a group comprising some of the most respected business people from throughout the Asia-Pacific - makes very specific recommendations as to how the region's energy challenges might be addressed.
 
APEC experts focus on development and use of biofuels
Chiang Mai, Thailand, 26 May 2010 - Anticipating a move away from fossil fuels, APEC has established an international network of experts from dedicated to exploring issues associated with the development and use of biofuels.
 
Sustainability dominates APEC Mining Task Force discussions
Sapporo, Japan, 26 May 2010 - Kicking off two weeks of meetings by APEC working groups and officials which will culminate in the meeting of APEC Trade Ministers on 5-6 June, the APEC Mining Task Force has considered its role in APEC's Growth Strategy.
 
Business in the APEC region concerned by emerging European crisis, seeks new vision for economic integration
Chinese Taipei, 21 May 2010 - Business leaders from the APEC region have expressed concern over the crisis currently emerging in Europe.

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