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New Zealand to host APEC 2021 as cyber-summit
'We simply can't guarantee what will be possible by the end of next year... we need to provide certainty, as a host, about how we'll operate and that's what we've done,' New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says

Former Army chief Alberto is new PH ambassador to Israel
President Rodrigo Duterte also reappoints former speaker Jose de Venecia Jr as special envoy for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Cruising for a bruising: What we learned from the APEC summit
During the 26th APEC Summit, leaders fail to agree on a formal written declaration, but plenty of fireworks were seen on the sidelines

Cops called as Chinese delegates at APEC 'try to barge in'
(UPDATED) Sources say the Chinese delegates tried to enter the office of Papua New Guinea's foreign minister in a bid to influence a summit draft communique

Foreign troops pour into Papua New Guinea capital for APEC meet
About 4,000 military personnel, around half of them foreign, will work with hundreds of police to patrol Port Moresby for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum from Saturday, attracting representatives from 21 nations

Trump, Putin brush aside U.S. election claims at APEC summit
The two leaders snatch brief but chummy discussions on the margins of the APEC Summit in Vietnam

LOOK: Duterte, other leaders pose for family photo at APEC 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte and 20 other world leaders attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Vietnam

Selfie kings: Bong Go, Harry Roque pose with APEC leaders
Some of the most historic encounters between Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and world leaders are documented by top aide Bong Go through selfies

Duterte, Trump meet for the first time
'See you tomorrow,' US President Donald Trump supposedly tells Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at their first encounter

Trump praises Philippines for closing gender gap
US President Donald Trump makes these remarks ahead of his trip to the Philippines for ASEAN 2017

[OPINION] Asia-Pacific leaders’ trade opportunity
Together, these 21 leaders will attempt to align their ideas for making trade between APEC economies work better in the common pursuit of growth and job creation back home, with enormous implications for their 3 billion constituents and the rebounding global economy

Duterte skips APEC 2017 gala dinner
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque says the Philippine leader had to coordinate the rescue of Vietnamese nationals held captive by the Abu Sayyaf

Trump will not meet with Putin in Vietnam – White House
Both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in the city of Danang and there had been conflicting indications as to whether a face-to-face was on the cards

WATCH: Trump at the APEC CEO Summit 2017
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Environmental group urges Duterte: Tell Justin Trudeau to get back trash
'We are waiting on the President to make good on his campaign promise to hold Canada and Trudeau accountable for their trash,' says environmental group BAN Toxics, as both leaders attend the APEC Summit in Vietnam

Duterte arrives in Vietnam for APEC Summit, bilateral meetings
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to have bilateral meetings with leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit

Duterte to ask China to clarify plans in West PH Sea
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte plans to ask Chinese President Xi Jinping: 'What are the stakes? Do you want to control the passage or do we have the free passage?'

Duterte's response to Trump if he brings up human rights? 'Lay off'
'I will not go there as a subservient lackey of anyone,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, when asked about his expectations of his first meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Vietnam

America first? Global trade on the block as Trump heads to APEC
The future of global trade comes under the microscope this week as Donald Trump addresses Asia-Pacific leaders in Vietnam

Rappler Talk: What to expect from the 2017 APEC Summit
This year's APEC summit will have trade as its top agenda

PH slides 14 notches in World Bank's ease of doing business ranking
The pace of reforms in the Philippines is slower compared to many other countries, including several regional neighbors

Duterte avoided Obama at APEC to prevent 'awkward situation'
I did not have a bum stomach; do not believe it That was just an excuse says President Rodrigo Duterte who had been criticized for missing key events in his first APEC meeting

Duterte on Putin: We've become fast friends
Mukhang parang magkakilala na kami nang matagal says Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte about his new friend Russian President Vladimir Putin

Duterte in Peru, Marcos burial, Pence and 'Hamilton' | Midday wRap
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Putin invites Duterte to visit Russia
Cabinet officials say Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for his firm moves during their much anticipated bilateral meeting

Duterte skips APEC family photo session, meetings
UPDATED Duterte blames jetlag for his absence at traditional APEC events like the family photo of heads of state where Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr stood in for him

APEC 2016: After poncho mockery, world leaders tone it down in Peru with shawls
By opting for shawls rather than ponchos Peru may have been seeking to avoid the mockery that accompanied its hosting of the 2008 APEC summit

Asia-Pacific leaders defend trade against Trump tide
US President elect Donald Trump s attacks on free trade deals are causing jitters in the Pacific Rim

APEC: China pushes free trade as Trump leaves void
UPDATED Chinese President Xi Jinping pushes Beijing s free trade plans at a summit of Asia Pacific leaders stepping up to fill the void left by US President elect Donald Trump s protectionism

Turning other cheek, Mexican president vows Trump talks
Mexico like the rest of the world is about to begin a new era in our relations with the United States and in trade terms we want to give that relationship its fair value says Mexico s President Enrique Pena Nieto

Marcos burial, Rodrigo Duterte, Floyd Mayweather | 6PM wRap
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China heads to APEC summit strengthened by Trump win
The near certain death of the arduously negotiated not yet ratified 12 nation agreement leaves a vacuum that China – which was excluded from the Trans Pacific Partnership – is keen to fill with its own proposed deals

Yasay, Kerry agree to boost Philippines-U.S. ties
The meeting comes almost a month after President Rodrigo Duterte announced the Philippines supposed military and economic separation from the US

Asia-Pacific leaders talk trade in a Trump world
Here are 3 big factors looming over the 21 nation Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima Peru

WATCH: Obama urges 'course correction' on globalization
UPDATED When we see people global elites wealthy corporations seemingly living by a different set of rules avoiding taxes manipulating loopholes this feeds a profound sense of injustice Obama says

Obama in Europe to reassure allies
With Europeans worried by Trump s downplaying of the importance of the NATO alliance Obama says Washington had to resist the urge of isolationism

Asia-Pacific leaders to talk trade in a Trump world
This year s APEC Summit to be held in Peru may be unlike any other coming on the heels of Trump s shock win in the November 8 election

5 things to expect from Duterte at APEC 2016 in Peru
Will Duterte meet with US President Obama or Russian President Putin? What s his schedule like during the two day summit? Here are things you should know

Obama on farewell tour to Europe fearful of 'Trump effect'
In the name of a peaceful transition the American president must now do his best to reassure his European counterparts about the future of American democracy under a President Trump

APEC education ministers tackle inclusive, quality education
The APEC ministers agree on the need to develop international cooperation programs and strategic partnerships that will provide economies with the capacity to increase their competitiveness and improve youth employability

Duterte vs drugs, APEC expenses, Pakistani celebrity | 12PM wRap
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Office of the President expenses surge in 2015 due to APEC
While the Commission on Audit says it has no negative findings on the increase itself it notes that implementing agencies failed to liquidate funds

How will Philippine MSMEs fare in 2016?
The conditions to grow are already in place but it is up to micro small and medium enterprises to seize the opportunities

New trade chief Cristobal: DTI will work 'beyond administrations'
For newly appointed Trade Secretary Adrian Cristobal Jr too little time is not a reason for the agency to just coast along

Business in PH: The winners and losers in 2015
With big ticket events like the visit of Pope Francis and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC summit there were business sectors that gained and lost in 2015

Justin Trudeau's APEC chair earns more than P2 million in auction
Trudeau s chair earns more than US President Barack Obama s and President Benigno Aquino III s

Globe launches online bazaar DigiMall for MSMEs
Globe says the only way for micro small and medium enterprises to compete is through digitization

PH, Italy discuss trade boost via EU's zero-tariff scheme
The European Union scheme grants PH exporters zero tariff for at least 6 274 products
Aquino, EU firms meet for business opportunities in PH
Airbus pledges enhanced cooperation while Sanofi Pasteur gives updates on its dengue vaccine
6.9% Philippine GDP growth in Q4 unlikely – economists
UPDATED Top economists give their take on the slower than expected Philippine economic growth