Insight into Manila

Peru to continue inclusive business as a major agenda in 2016 APEC

Succeeding host for 2016 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting, Peru assures the continuity of the Inclusive Business (IB) initiatives as a major agenda for development for cooperation in the region.

Philippine Navy beefs up security for APEC meeting

Hallmarks of APEC Beijing meetings A-Z

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, which concluded Tuesday, are set to engrave a number of hallmarks in the history of APEC, the host country China and the Asia-Pacific as a whole.

APEC formally unveils Financial Infrastructure Development Network

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies formally launched Thursday an initiative that will make financial services accessible to more micro, small and medium-enterprises (MSMEs).

Widodo to skip APEC meeting, Putin's absence unconfirmed

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will skip the leaders' meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to be held in Manila next week.

Philippines assures security of APEC delegates

The Philippine government assured Wednesday the security of all the participants in the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, citing there is no "specific threat" that could impact the country's hosting of the regional event.

China says APEC not venue for South China Sea discussion

China said on Wednesday that the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is not an appropriate place to discuss the South China Sea issue.

Philippines ready to host APEC meeting

The Philippines is ready to host the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting later this month, a senior government official said Monday.

Philippine president inspects APEC venues

Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III on Tuesday inspected the airport and the venues where the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit will be held on Nov 17-19.

Manila assures Beijing on no thorny issues touched at APEC

Philippine President Benigno Aquino assured visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday that the upcoming APEC economic leaders meeting in Manila will not involve disputed issues.

China wiling to establish stable relations with Philippines

Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that China attaches great importance to its relations with the Philippines, and is willing to work together with the country to establish a normal, stable, healthy and friendly bilateral relationship.