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Apec 2021: Ardern and Merkel on state of the world and Covid

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Alan Bollard: Covid has hit global economy faster and deeper than GFC

The Apec CEO Summit has turned its attention to the economic recovery from Covid.

Xi Jinping's 'cold war' warning for APEC

Chinese president Xi Jinping has kicked off the APEC 2021 CEO Summit this morning.

Could Apec 2021 lead to trade reunion between the US and China?

The FTAAP is a proposed free trade agreement covering all Apec members.

Getting Covid hasn't stopped NZ's top APEC official

Apec's forced adaptation to Covid has had unexpected progress in other crucial areas.

Jacinda Ardern: Apec Summit an opportunity from crisis

There is a large list of positive outcomes from Apec 2021.

Apec 2021: Matter of trust and aspiration

Leaders will gather online to discuss some of the biggest challenges of our time.

Charles Finny: Apec — and a WTO in crisis

Charles Finny would like to see support of the WTO in the Apec Leaders' Declaration.

Apec 2021: Unlocking digital trade in the Asia-Pacific

Potential gains are not only for high-tech exports, but also traditional sectors.

Audrey Young: Apec summit a moment in history for Ardern

OPINION: You can bet President Joe Biden loved Jacinda Ardern's speech.

Ardern and Biden talk before Apec

Ardern and Biden spoke about Covid, the Indo-Pacific and Chch Call before Apec meeting.

PM's push for stronger global vaccinations effort

Jacinda Ardern is pushing the case for a pandemic Treaty as countries deal with Covid-19.

NZ secures Apec deal for equitable Covid vaccine access

The 21 Apec countries represent over a third the population and half the world's GDP.

Apec 2021: Minister to push for end to vaccine trade barriers

This Saturday is the first big leaders meeting of Apec 2021, when trade ministers meet.

Why NZ's big Apec challenge is so important

Progress on key trade issues is a major part of the forum - chairman

Michael Barnett: As the US rejoins the real world it's our job to engage

Opinion: New US administration can renew ways to live, work, trade and engage with NZ.

Real threats for virtual Apec

"Soft touch" NZ prepares to host Pacific Rim leaders.

Ardern references her 'climate sceptic' grandmother in Apec speech

Ardern used a story about her grandmother to urge Apec leaders into climate change action.