The 31st edition of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week held in the Peruvian capital Lima wrapped-up last Saturday, with the leaders of the bloc’s 21 economies calling for a concerted effort in tackling issues of common interest including climate change.

Attendees reiterated the need for a rules-based multilateral trading system and pledged to push for reforms of the World Trade Organization’s dispute resolution mechanism.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong signed a free trade agreement with Peru and the two jurisdictions are also negotiating a separate Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement.

At 9:30, we’ll be learning more about the ongoing unrest in Greece, which is fueled by rising costs of living and pensions.

And after 9:45, we’ll look into how BRICS countries are preparing for a potential hike in tariffs ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in in January.


9:05am-9:30am: 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

9:05am-9:30am: Chandran Nair, Founder of the Global Institute for Tomorrow

9:05am-9:30am: Mal Singh, Singapore-based geopolitics consultant; Founder and Director of Terra Corporate Affairs


9:30am-9:45am: Cost of living crisis in Greece

9:30am-9:45am: Aristotelis Stouraitis, Professor of Finance and former Head of the Department of Finance and Decision Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University


9:45am-10:00am: Are BRICS members ready for a Trump return?

9:45am-10:00am: James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies and former Director of the Asia Institute at the University of Tasmania