Korea is hosting APEC for the first time in 20 years, focusing on innovation, digitalization and sustainability -Jan 2025
In 2024, APEC embarked on a journey to Peru under the theme of “Empower, Include, Grow”. Under this theme, we shared ideas on inclusive and interconnected growth, digitalization and innovation to promote formal and global economy, and sustainable growth for resilient...
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Mutual 30-Day Visa-Exemption Arrangement Between Singapore and The People’s Republic Of China – Feb 2024
30 days Visa Free travel reciprocated between Singapore and China. 🇨🇳 On January 25, representatives of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Singapore signed the Agreement between the Government of the...
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PBEC leadership roundtable held in Hong Kong – Jan 2024
The Pacific Basin Economic Council International Secretariat held a roundtable dialogue luncheon at the Beefbar in Central in January 2024 for Hong Kong based Board of Directors and their representatives. 12 members enjoyed an excellent 3 course meal and shared...
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PBEC supports the Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit – Nov 2023
PBEC CEO Michael Walsh attended and spoke at the recent 2023 Global Chinese Economic & Technology Summit hosted by strategic partner KSI – Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific held on 6-7th November 2023. Senior Government officials and dignitaries were in...
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PBEC BoD Anson Bailey moderated a fireside chat with PUMA at GS1 HK Summit – Nov 2023
GS1 HK Summit 2023 brought together Government Officials, Legislative Council members, industry experts, and business leaders to explore Digitalisation & Sustainability for Future Business on 14th November 2023 at HKCEC. The annual industry event commenced with Mr. Lam Sai-hung, Secretary...
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APEC Leaders Golden Gate Declaration-Nov 2023
Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All We, the Economic Leaders of APEC, met in San Francisco, California, on November 16-17, 2023. Three decades after the United States hosted the first APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Blake Island near...
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Peru receives 2024 APEC Presidency – Nov 2023
The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Friday 17th Nov 2023, received the Pro-Tempore Presidency of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum for 2024 from United States President, Joe Biden. The handover took place in a ceremony led by...
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Ron Hoffman- A former Canadian Diplomat joins as a strategic advisor to the PBEC board – Oct 2023
We are delighted to announce that Ron Hoffmann of SixRing Inc. a leader in the renewable #albertaenergy sector has agreed to rejoin PBEC - Pacific Basin Economic Council as a strategic advisor to the board on all matters regarding #canada...
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China Retail Sales Surge In October But Economy Remains Sluggish
Chinese retail sales grew in October at the fastest rate in five months, data showed Wednesday, boosted by an extended holiday at the start of the month, though other indicators pointed to still-sluggish demand in the world's number-two economy. The...
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PE Insights – Private Wealth Conference highlights
Milan May 2023 highlighted reel - which was our first PE major event of the year 2023 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w9amNARIROInji1jERo8KzgPLCfemnQM/view?usp=sharing) Followed by London (SEP 2023) and Munich (SEP 2023) conferences, attached are pictures of these events. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-HE-Zj0fKj9GcrfQT8TE4s9AwH5Pcgn2?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZKgkEyOHNidpJ3U43v-oAIh35yUdNsBF?usp=drive_link We are having ANNEMARIE...
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