Bob Wong (@bbmwong.bsky.social) thanks so much!! it's the first of many :) and thanks to APEC Australia for the fellowship, a great opportunity for #womeninscience #womeninSTEM

AASC Director Craig Emerson discusses the concept of a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP), rival trading blocs and the Environmental Goods Agreement among other topics in his latest Financial Review article. Read the full article here: afr.com/policy/foreign… #APEC

Are you in professional services sector and looking for practical guidance on Mutual Recognition Agreements? The APEC Secretariat MRA Toolkit is now available. ➡️ apec.org/publications/2… #APEC #APEC_Centre_AU #Austrade #DFAT

OUT NOW l The APEC Secretariat Mutual Recognition Agreements Toolkit provides practical guidance on the key issues and steps involved in developing mutual recognition arrangements of professional qualifications - t.ly/LTth1 Developed by APEC Australia with support of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺

What are digital trade #standards and how can they help make the digital economy fairer and more accessible for Southeast Asians? Find out in our e-learning portal: eventbrite.com.au/e/asean-digita…

Today, Delegates were welcomed to ABAC 4 by 2023 Chair Dominic Ng. Ambassador Katherine Tai, delivered welcoming remarks urging ABAC Members to use APEC as a model of economic cooperation to partner with the public sector to achieve a sustainable & resilient future for the region

As part of the digital agenda, ABAC Australia Member, Michaela Browning, spoke as a panellist at the Digital Trust and Artificial Intelligence working lunch covering all things AI. The panellists spoke on the importance of seeing more Asia pacific voices in #AI conversations.

AASC 's Craig Emerson & ABAC Aus Members Tom Harley, Gabby Costigan & Michaela Browning met with PM Anthony Albanese to update on the ABAC 2023 work program & emphasise the importance of the Australian business community's relationship with our Government to make an impact in the region

Today we welcomed participants to the APEC Women’s Business Activator Program in Melbourne! Over the next few days, our female entrepreneurs will learn how to 'activate' their global businesses for international success! Read more here: rb.gy/vz5xp0 #AccessGlobalMarket

Join the AASC & Access Partnership next week for our online webinar: "Role of Digital Trade Standards in Inclusive Digital Trade in ASEAN" with guest speakers Laura Ho Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, Benjamin Tan and Abhineet Kaul. Register here: shorturl.at/epA19

Last week, the APEC Professional Services CoP held its first session. It focused on supporting MRA development in APEC ODA-eligible economies, exploring Indonesia's experience enhancing international professional mobility in engineering. Read more here: shorturl.at/gwzM4

Join the AASC & Access Partnership next week (29 May) for an online webinar: "Optimising Last Mile Delivery for ASEAN Digital Trade Growth" with guest speakers: Mr Patrick Wong, GoGoX Singapore; and Mr Boon Shim Lee, Pick Register here: eventbrite.com.au/e/optimising-l…

Join us for "Mutual Recognition of Professional Services: The Fundamentals" 25 June 11:00am-12:30pm AEST. This session will cover the basics of MRAs, regional practices & includes an interactive Q&A! Perfect for enhancing your MRA knowledge. Register here: shorturl.at/zAp4b

Last week, the APEC Professional Services CoP met for its second session on the Fundamentals of Mutual Recognition of Professional Services, discussing MRAs, exploring their regional applications & engaged with MRA professionals. ➡️shorturl.at/AWBR2 DFAT Trade Talk 🇦🇺 #MRA

Introducing your go-to hub for MRAs in APEC! The AASC, in partnership with DFAT Trade Talk 🇦🇺, is excited to launch a ‘one-stop shop’ with comprehensive resources on MRAs for Professional Services. Explore it now at 🔗apecservicesmras.org #MRA #APEC #Website #Launch #Education

Discover how Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) make it easier for engineers, doctors and many other professionals to work seamlessly across borders to tackle skills shortages and boost trade. For more on how MRAs can work for you visit➡️apecservicesmras.org DFAT Trade Talk 🇦🇺

The Australian APEC Study Centre (AASC) wishes you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Thank you for your support of the AASC’s activities throughout 2024. It has been a year of great achievements, and we look forward to sharing more of our work in 2025. #APECAU

The Strongim Risets Kapasiti Bilong Ol Meri (SRKBOM) program brings together 40+ women researchers to build research skills, foster networks & strengthen capacity as part of Australia’s ongoing commitment to empowering women in education & research in PNG. shorturl.at/Me93F