Latest from Apec

Alan Bollard: Covid has hit global economy faster and deeper than GFC
The Apec CEO Summit has turned its attention to the economic recovery from Covid.

Xi Jinping's 'cold war' warning for APEC
Chinese president Xi Jinping has kicked off the APEC 2021 CEO Summit this morning.

Could Apec 2021 lead to trade reunion between the US and China?
The FTAAP is a proposed free trade agreement covering all Apec members.

Getting Covid hasn't stopped NZ's top APEC official
Apec's forced adaptation to Covid has had unexpected progress in other crucial areas.

Jacinda Ardern: Apec Summit an opportunity from crisis
There is a large list of positive outcomes from Apec 2021.

Apec 2021: Matter of trust and aspiration
Leaders will gather online to discuss some of the biggest challenges of our time.

Charles Finny: Apec — and a WTO in crisis
Charles Finny would like to see support of the WTO in the Apec Leaders' Declaration.

Andrea Smith: A masterclass in digital diplomacy
COMMENT: Diplomacy is about choosing the right method to get the job done.

NZ breaks new ground with Apec CEO summit
New Zealand hopes to "break the mould" with next month's fully virtual Apec CEO Summit.

Alex Rogers: 'Mum called me a little diplomat'
The former diplomat is now the chief executive of the Hauraki Gulf Forum.

Opinion: Getting the Apec region the right way up
Business group wants to make it easier to do business anywhere in Apec region.

Rebecca Sta Maria: Urgent global cooperation needed
Opinion: Apec leaders called an unprecedented crisis meeting to discuss Covid recovery.

Apec 2021: Geopolitical tensions colour Apec retreat
Geo-political tensions were to the fore at the latest Apec retreat.

Apec 2021: Can Ardern forge commonality with US and China on Covid?
The meeting will be hosted virtually from Wellington by the Prime Minister.

Audrey Young: Apec summit a moment in history for Ardern
OPINION: You can bet President Joe Biden loved Jacinda Ardern's speech.

Ardern and Biden talk before Apec
Ardern and Biden spoke about Covid, the Indo-Pacific and Chch Call before Apec meeting.

PM's push for stronger global vaccinations effort
Jacinda Ardern is pushing the case for a pandemic Treaty as countries deal with Covid-19.

Why NZ's big Apec challenge is so important
Progress on key trade issues is a major part of the forum - chairman

Michael Barnett: As the US rejoins the real world it's our job to engage
Opinion: New US administration can renew ways to live, work, trade and engage with NZ.

Ardern references her 'climate sceptic' grandmother in Apec speech
Ardern used a story about her grandmother to urge Apec leaders into climate change action.

NZ to host virtual Apec in 2021
New Zealand will break new ground in hosting the next edition of Apec.

Apec's NZ summit could be delayed amid Covid-19 global pandemic
Even if Apec is delayed a year, SkyCity still won't be finished in time.

SkyCity convention centre out as Apec 2021 host
Govt rules out Apec 2021 being hosted at the SkyCity International Convention Centre.

Apec 2021 security measures criticised as draconian
Concern proposed powers for police are heavy handed and anti-democratic.

Auckland 'pop-up' theatre plan to host world leaders
The theatre could cost $10 million and be in Aotea Square for five to seven years.

Audrey Young: Jacinda Ardern's one night in Bangkok
COMMENT: One way or another, superpower rivalry consumes regional summits these days.

Soper: Apec leaders won't get to clink their glasses in Chile
Comment: The talkfest has been called off as a result of violent clashes on the streets.

Apec cancellation 'couldn't come at worse time'
The summit was seen as a chance to ease global trade tensions.