As leaders from the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Hawaii for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, more than 600 business executives presented predictions about what will happen to the region's economy in the near future.
The APEC finance ministers pose for a family photo after the first of their meetings at the APEC Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii, Nov 10, 2011.
Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Thursday for the Economic Leaders Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said in Honolulu the 21st century will be the United States' Pacific Century.
President Hu Jintao will meet with fellow leaders in the Asia-Pacific region and discuss ways to ensure regional prosperity. High hopes for APEC
As leaders from 21 economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meet this weekend in Hawaii, they are expected to check the pulse of the world economy.
A police boat and police officers on jet skis leave Ala Moana boat harbor on a patrol of the coastline during APEC week in Honolulu, Hawaii November 9, 2011.
Chinese President Hu Jintao will elaborate on China's views about the economic situation in the Asia-Pacific and the world at large at the upcoming APEC summit.
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak is scheduled to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit that opens Sunday in Honolulu, Hawaii, Lee's office said Thursday.
Leaders of major nations bordering the Pacific will meet from Wednesday to Sunday in Hawaii to work towards building a regional free trade area and an environmental initiative to help spur world economic growth.
President Hu will meet with his US counterpart, Barack Obama, at the 19th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Informal Leadership Meeting.
The White House said on Monday that focus on the Asia-Pacific region reflects President Barack Obama's commitment to US' economic future.