SINGAPORE APEC 2009 TO FOCUS ON SUSTAINING GROWTH, CONNECTING THE REGION

Singapore has unveiled the theme for its chairmanship of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in 2009: “Sustaining Growth, Connecting the Region”. This theme reflects the continuing efforts of APEC to facilitate trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region, efforts which have gained even greater importance in the face of a challenging global economic environment. Singapore will discuss with other APEC member economies measures to support economic growth, address the global economic crisis, accelerate regional economic integration, and resist protectionism.

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MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
14 JANUARY 2009