InsideJapan News Network
Monday,
15th
November
2010
In General Japan News,
In General Japan News,
APEC begins in Japan
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum has begun in Yokohama, Japan.
Lasting two days, the conference will see leaders from 21 countries in the region discussing a number of issues surrounding increasing free-trade and joint economic policies, reports the Japan Times.
Japan, the current chair of APEC, is hoping to agree a framework and timetable for the introduction of the Free Trade Area of Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) by 2020.
Prime minister Naoto Kan explained the forum will "have deep discussions on APEC's core principle - that is, to liberalize and facilitate trade and investment — and will touch on the details of how we will build FTAAP, which will allow freer exchanges of people, materials and money".
The development of the FTAPP was first suggested in 2004 and received the backing of US president George W Bush in 2006 at the Vietnam APEC.
Established in 1989, APEC has 21 members, including Australia, Canada, Peru, Indonesia, China, Japan and Vietnam.
Written by Mark Smith.
Lasting two days, the conference will see leaders from 21 countries in the region discussing a number of issues surrounding increasing free-trade and joint economic policies, reports the Japan Times.
Japan, the current chair of APEC, is hoping to agree a framework and timetable for the introduction of the Free Trade Area of Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) by 2020.
Prime minister Naoto Kan explained the forum will "have deep discussions on APEC's core principle - that is, to liberalize and facilitate trade and investment — and will touch on the details of how we will build FTAAP, which will allow freer exchanges of people, materials and money".
The development of the FTAPP was first suggested in 2004 and received the backing of US president George W Bush in 2006 at the Vietnam APEC.
Established in 1989, APEC has 21 members, including Australia, Canada, Peru, Indonesia, China, Japan and Vietnam.
Written by Mark Smith.
Latest Headlines
-
Click on a region above to expand
Order a
Hyper excited about Japan -
17/02/2012
InsideJapan meets Masterchef at Destinations - 27/01/2012
Show Time for IJT – Get your FREE tickets here! - 01/12/2011
Show all stories >>
InsideJapan meets Masterchef at Destinations - 27/01/2012
Show Time for IJT – Get your FREE tickets here! - 01/12/2011
Show all stories >>
-2010.jpg "The Guardian, The Observer - Travel Awards 2010 Winner - Best tour operator (small)")
.jpg "Inside Japan Tours - Silver at the British Travel Awards 2009")
