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Malaysia trade minister: 'Optimistic' for a trade agreement with U.S. within 90-day period • May 16, 2025, 2:42 AM ET (CNBC)
APEC trade ministers' meeting kicks off on S. Korea's Jeju Island • May 15, 2025, 3:45 AM ET (Korea Herald)
Actng president calls for future education based on trust, cooperation in AI era • May 13, 2025, 4:59 PM ET (Korea Herald)
2nd high-level APEC preparatory meeting begins in Jeju • May 3, 2025, 9:17 AM ET (Korea Herald)

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Also Known As APEC
Date 1989 - present
Headquarters Singapore
Areas Of Involvement economic growth • free trade

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