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APEC finance ministers agree on AI and digital financing policies

Finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) have reached a consensus on key economic policies, including cooperation on artificial intelligence and digital financing. The agreements, made during a two-day meeting in Hong Kong, are intended to inform discussions at the upcoming Apec leaders' summit in Shenzhen. This meeting involved over 500 participants, including ministers from Apec's 21 member economies. AI

IMPACT Establishes a framework for AI cooperation among Asia-Pacific nations, potentially influencing future economic policies and technological development in the region.

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Enoch Yiu ·

    Apec finance ministers reach consensus on AI, digital financing in Hong Kong

    Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance chiefs reached a consensus on economic policy coordination and cooperation on financing technology and artificial intelligence at a landmark two-day gathering in Hong Kong, according to China’s finance minister. Lan Foan said the o…