Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

APEC Australia 2007

In 2007, Australia hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, including a series of ministerial, official and business-group meetings, culminating in September with the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting.

With 21 member economies from across Asia and the Pacific Rim, APEC is a key forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the region.

APEC members accounted for 44 per cent of world exports of goods and services and 69 per cent of Australia’s trade in 2005, and include all of Australia's top five export markets.

APEC Australia 2007 links

• APEC Australia 2007
• Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet [PMC] APEC 2007 Taskforce
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade [DFAT] APEC gateway

APEC working with business

• ABAC - APEC Business Advisory Council
• ABAC Australia
• APEC Business Travel Card

Latest news

• APEC delegation to boost economic ties with Russia (2 September 2007)
• Aussie exporters anticipate long-term business gains from APEC markets (31 August 2007)
• Export potential in North America's other robust economy: Canada (27 August 2007)
• APEC Business Travel Card Extends its Reach [APEC Business Mobility Group] (25 January 2007)

Commentary - Economist's Corner

• Why APEC Matters - article by Tim Harcourt, Austrade Chief Economist (Updated: 31 August 2007)
• APEC "Export Snapshot" postcard (PDF - 266kb)

APEC and education

• APEC: Strengthening our Community: Building a Sustainable Future (APEC Australia 2007 link)