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General Council Proposed Agenda
Azevêdo seeks support for Bali package from India’s government and business leaders
Azevêdo calls for APEC ministers’ help in reaching consensus on Bali package
Day 3: Public Forum looks at Bali issues
Day 2 of Public Forum focuses on needs of consumers and small businesses
From the White House
Trans-Pacific Partnership Leaders Statement
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras of Greece
Trade Agreements Free-trade pact with Peru to take effect soon, minister says The Nation--Thailand, October 8, 2013 Beijing, Seoul vow to reach FTA soon China Daily, October 7, 2013 Kosovo, Turkey sign free trade pact Southeast Europe Times, October 2, 2013 Federal Kerry-Siew meeting at APEC boosts Taiwan-U.S. ties: envoy Focus Taiwan, October 7, 2013 Kerry to play lead US role at Asia summits Associated Press, October 4, 2013 California Construction On Border Crossing Continues Despite Government Shutdown KPBS, October 2, 2013 Federal shutdown could hurt California tourism business The Sacramento Bee, October 1, 2013 More International Articles APEC Leaders Urge Vigilance on Protectionism to Spur Growth Bloomberg, October 7, 2013 The APEC Summit Is An Opportunity To Boost Global Growth Through Free Trade Forbes, October 6, 2013 Analysis: Canceled EU-U.S. talks complicate trade ambitions Reuters, October 6, 2013 US commitment to Asia remains despite shutdown BBC News--UK, October 5, 2013 Chinese Leader Eyes More Trade With Malaysia ABC News, October 4, 2013 Mexican Sun Lures Cash to Solar as Panel Prices Plunge Bloomberg Businessweek, October 4, 2013 Obama cancels part of Asia trip to address shutdown Los Angeles Times, October 2, 2013 China Services Index Jumps in Sign of Sustained Rebound Bloomberg, October 2, 2013 | |
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