Philippines is hosting APEC in 2015

Philippines are hosting APEC in 2015. As Philippines President Benigno Aquino III noted in his kick-off speech, establishing a more inclusive economic environment across the Asia-Pacific will be the focus of collaboration in APEC over the coming year. The agenda priorities will be agreed at the APEC Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting on 8-9 December in Legazpi City.

APEC Senior Officials will create a plan for action during the Philippines’ year as Chair, in line with the theme, “building inclusive economies, building a better world,” and taking into account the region’s ground-breaking achievements in 2014 to advance regional integration, economic reform and innovative development, and infrastructure investment and comprehensive connectivity.

Improving the ease of doing business by 25 per cent by the end of 2015, a goal set in 2009, will also be on the table, supported by a new APEC anti-corruption network and stepped up efforts to address barriers to starting a business and boost financing to credit-worthy firms.