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Jan 14, 2025 | 
scoop.co.nz | Rhea Crisologo Hernando
By Rhea Crisologo HernandoWomen entrepreneursare vital to the pursuit of inclusive growth but remainunderrepresented in APEC’s startup ecosystem, facinglimited access to funding, mentorship andnetworks. Women entrepreneurs are pivotal tothe entrepreneurial ecosystem in the APEC region. Withinnovative ideas, unique perspectives, and a deepunderstanding of women customer segments, they add immensevalue to startups.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
caribbeannewsglobal.com | Rhea Crisologo Hernando
By Rhea Crisologo HernandoSINGAPORE – Women entrepreneurs are vital to the pursuit of inclusive growth but remain underrepresented in APEC’s startup ecosystem, facing limited access to funding, mentorship and networks. Women entrepreneurs are pivotal to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the APEC region. With innovative ideas, unique perspectives, and a deep understanding of women customer segments, they add immense value to startups.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
apec.org | Rhea Crisologo Hernando |Carlos A. Vasquez |Carlos Mairena Vásquez |Yoon Seongmee
Women entrepreneurs are vital to the pursuit of inclusive growth but remain underrepresented in APEC’s startup ecosystem, facing limited access to funding, mentorship and networks. Women entrepreneurs are pivotal to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the APEC region. With innovative ideas, unique perspectives, and a deep understanding of women customer segments, they add immense value to startups.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
apec.org | Rhea Crisologo Hernando |Carlos Kuriyama |Aaron Sydor |Carlos A. Vasquez |Carlos Mairena Vásquez
Enabling better data sharing and analysis to drive evidence-based policies can empower small businesses and foster a more inclusive and vibrant economic environment. When it comes to talking about micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in APEC, some important questions come to mind. For example, how many MSMEs are there in APEC? What percentage are involved in cross-border trade in APEC? And how many of these MSMEs are owned and operated by women?
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
apec.org | Rhea Crisologo Hernando |Carlos Kuriyama |Renato Reyes |Akhmad Bayhaqi
The APEC region needs to navigate an economic landscape marked by a complex blend of relatively stable growth and intensifying challenges. Stable GDP growth with a cautious outlookAPEC’s GDP growth is anticipated to hold steady at 3.5 percent in 2024, mirroring last year’s pace.
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May 21, 2024 | 
apec.org | Elizabeth Galdo |Carlos A. Vasquez |Carlos Mairena Vásquez |Rhea Crisologo Hernando |Carlos Kuriyama
APEC must collectively strive to break down barriers hindering women's full participation in trade. As Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, trade lies at the heart of the endeavors my sector puts forward. We recognize that trade can be a powerful tool for economic progress and social advancement. However, for trade to truly work for all, it must be underpinned by the principles of resiliency, inclusion and sustainability. We cannot afford to leave anyone behind in our pursuit of economic growth.
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Mar 19, 2024 | 
apec.org | Rhea Crisologo Hernando |Carlos Kuriyama
Collaboration and collective action are necessary to ensure standards are widely adopted and effectively implemented. APEC is united by its mission to build a dynamic and harmonious Asia-Pacific community by supporting free and open trade and investment, promoting and accelerating regional economic integration, encouraging economic and technical cooperation, enhancing human security and facilitating a sustainable business environment.
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Mar 13, 2024 | 
apec.org | Rhea Crisologo Hernando |Carlos Kuriyama |Rebecca Sta Maria
The reduction and prevention of food waste require a holistic approach that involves individuals, businesses, governments and communities. In a world where food security, sustainability and resilience are paramount concerns, the need to strengthen our agri-food system has never been more pressing. The global food system continues to evolve, becoming more complex and challenging to manage effectively.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
community.scoop.co.nz | Rhea Crisologo Hernando |Carlos Kuriyama
Press Release – APEC By Rhea Crisologo Hernando, Glacer Nio A. Vasquez and Carlos A. Kuriyama As global challenges weigh on economic recovery, APEC will continue to grow at a moderate pace between 2024 and 2025. Fragile Growth The APEC region is estimated to have expanded …By Rhea Crisologo Hernando, Glacer Niño A. Vasquez and Carlos A. KuriyamaAs global challenges weigh on economic recovery, APEC will continue to grow at a moderate pace between 2024 and 2025.
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Nov 14, 2023 | 
apec.org | Rebecca Sta Maria |Carlos A. Vasquez |Carlos Mairena Vásquez |Rhea Crisologo Hernando |Carlos Kuriyama
It's not a question of choosing between a thriving economy and a healthy environment; rather, it's about finding a harmonious coexistence where one supports the other. The pursuit of economic growth and the preservation of our environment are not mutually exclusive. They are two sides of the same coin, each dependent on the other for long-term success. Before taking on this role at the APEC Secretariat, I was the Secretary General of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia.
