The 2026 APEC CEO Summit will convene in Shenzhen on November 17-18, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Organizers say companies from all 21 APEC economies have confirmed participation, with U.S. firms forming the largest corporate bloc among economies other than China.
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The fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, concluded with USD 22.3 billion in announcements, partnerships and deals. More than 110 announcements were made over two days across sectors including financial services, technology, logistics and manufacturing.
At the 'CEO: Grow with China' roundtable in Tianjin, international business leaders detailed how the country's transition toward high-tech co-innovation is reshaping global supply chains and R&D strategies.
Scholars and local officials gathered in Jiangcun to mark the 90th anniversary of sociologist Fei Xiaotong's pioneering field study. The event also celebrated the inauguration of the new Fei Xiaotong Social Survey Center to advance rural research.
The Festival of Connoisseurs (TFOC) has launched in Hong Kong, utilizing a new outdoor multi-venue format supported by a government funding scheme to showcase international luxury brands.
The New7Wonders organization has officially launched its global public voting campaign to identify the urban developments shaping the future of humanity, with voting open until October 2027.
A landmark UN report reveals that while global ecosystem restoration efforts now cover an area the size of Kazakhstan, annual funding must quadruple to meet 2030 targets. Scaling investments to $296 billion could secure critical biodiversity and create millions of green jobs worldwide.
The 'Changing Asia' photo exhibition has opened in Shenzhen, showcasing 97 selected works that highlight cultural connections and shared prosperity across the Asia-Pacific region ahead of the 33rd APEC Leaders' Meeting.
ESENTIA Energy Development reported an Adjusted EBITDA of US$86.0 million for 3Q26 while reducing its leverage ratio to 3.9x. The company is advancing its expansion strategy through the planned acquisition of the Guadalajara–Manzanillo gas pipeline.
