APEC:
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC's 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.
APEC has 21 members. The word 'economies' is used to describe APEC members because the APEC cooperative process is predominantly concerned with trade and economic issues, with members engaging with one another as economic entities.
APEC Members | Date of Joining
Australia 6-7 Nov 1989
Brunei Darussalam 6-7 Nov 1989
Canada 6-7 Nov 1989
Chile 11-12 Nov 1994
People's Republic of China 12-14 Nov 1991
Hong Kong, China 12-14 Nov 1991
Indonesia 6-7 Nov 1989
Japan 6-7 Nov 1989
Republic of Korea 6-7 Nov 1989
Malaysia 6-7 Nov 1989
Mexico 17-19 Nov 1993
New Zealand 6-7 Nov 1989
Papua New Guinea 17-19 Nov 1993
Peru 14-15 Nov 1998
The Philippines 6-7 Nov 1989
Russia 14-15 Nov 1998
Singapore 6-7 Nov 1989
Chinese Taipei 12-14 Nov 1991
Thailand 6-7 Nov 1989
The United States 6-7 Nov 1989
Viet Nam 14-15 Nov 1998
What Does APEC Do?
APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and standards across the region. For example, APEC's initiatives to synchronize regulatory systems is a key step to integrating the Asia-Pacific economy. A product can be more easily exported with just one set of common standards across all economies.
DSD & APEC COLLABORATION
Ministry of Human Resources together with DSD determines the direction and also the projects that will be carried out for TVET. DSD also participates in programmes organized by APEC


PROGRAMMES

APEC WORKSHOP: "Enhancing The Cross-Border Development of Skilled Professionals Across the APEC Region"
Venue: Video Conference
Date: January 27, 2023
This online workshop seeks to promote the further development and utilization of skilled professionals across the APEC region. Good practices were shared on cross-border initiatives and measures by the government and private sector to develop skilled professionals through education, training and the creation of new job opportunities.
These initiatives were conducted due to the demand for skilled professionals is expected to grow over the course of the APEC region’s recovery from the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is because, skilled professionals are key to growth and innovation in a diverse set of industries and business sectors, such as the fields of digitization and supply chain management.
Attended by : Mdm. Meena a/p Ramalingam













