Common focus on energy and vaccine technology are conference highlights

The Apec CEO Summit has turned its attention to the economic recovery from Covid.

Dr Denis Hew writes that a sharp economic turnaround is on the cards.

Women's economic empowerment has been a key pillar of Apec's work.

COMMENT: I gave him my last remaining gift from NZ — an Ecoya candle.

The FTAAP is a proposed free trade agreement covering all Apec members.

OPINION: Young people have the biggest stake in some of today's key global debates.

Apec's forced adaptation to Covid has had unexpected progress in other crucial areas.

OPINION: Merkel-Ardern conversation comes at a momentous time in global affairs.

COMMENT: Apec is gold for Cabinet Ministers from a small nation like New Zealand.

There is a large list of positive outcomes from Apec 2021.

Jacinda Ardern presides over the Apec Leaders' meeting at a heady time.

Alan Bollard explains why Apec is 'A perfect excuse for a (virtual) conversation'.

The Covid crisis has exposed many problems entrenched in our economies.

Leaders will gather online to discuss some of the biggest challenges of our time.

The 'new normal' has allowed Abac to run an ambitious programme.

COMMENT: Diplomacy is about choosing the right method to get the job done.

There will be a heavy-hitting line up of keynote speakers at this year's Apec CEO Summit.

The 'formers' got to rub shoulders with some of the world's most powerful leaders at Apec.

The cultural connection is becoming a more prominent part of commerce.

Not everyone is in the same boat with the pandemic, but we are all on the same sea.

NZ will ensure the influential Apec business meeting is memorable.

In '93, Jim Bolger asked Clinton how NZ could rebuild its relationship with the US.

Charles Finny would like to see support of the WTO in the Apec Leaders' Declaration.

Amber MacArthur will deliver a keynote speech on the Business of Technology.

Apec was where the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) was born.

Potential gains are not only for high-tech exports, but also traditional sectors.

The Asia-Pacific region will work together to defeat Covid-19 and boost economic recovery.

OPINION: Apec is a big deal for New Zealand.

The Biden Administration wants to demonstrate "America is back".

In unprecedented times, our Kiwi delegation looks to creating a better future for all.

Amal Clooney has clocked up an impressive workload in international law and human rights.

Our vision is for the prosperity of all our people and future generations.

Two business people reflect on the importance of Apec.

New Zealand's challenges in navigating today's toxic geopolitics just got harder.

OPINION: New security alliance across ditch possibly too great a distraction.

Business group wants to make it easier to do business anywhere in Apec region.

The internet is a great enabler but also has the capacity to be the great disabler.

If Apec meeting eases US-China tensions, it will be a bonus for Jacinda Ardern.

OPINION: You can bet President Joe Biden loved Jacinda Ardern's speech.

The pandemic has exposed the need for co-operation on trade matters among countries.

New Zealand has been working to build the relationship with Canberra.

This Saturday is the first big leaders meeting of Apec 2021, when trade ministers meet.

Progress on key trade issues is a major part of the forum - chairman

One of the world's biggest trade events kicks off in managed offices by video.

Kiwi businesses vulnerable to giants' shifting power dynamic.

Apec is a long game. It is New Zealand's challenge to give it a very big nudge.

For years now, NZ and the UK have swapped flattery. That praise is starting to cool.

"Soft touch" NZ prepares to host Pacific Rim leaders.

Group's usual trade focus overshadowed by pandemic.

Securing greater access to the United States market is just one of many issue.