Geopolitical tensions risk distracting Asia-Pacific from efforts dealing with climate change and trade
16 November 2022 (Bangkok) – According to the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council’s annual poll of regional opinion-leaders, inflation, global fragmentation, climate change, and rising protectionism and slowing economic growth, were key concerns facing the Asia-Pacific as regional leaders gather in Bangkok for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting. The Council’s annual report was released today on the sidelines of APEC meetings taking place in Bangkok this week. More...