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program implementation is as MITI and Agency Exhibitions, MIDA
Opportunity Career & Open Session Exhibition, Trade and Industry
Exhibition showcasing, Mini Autoshow, Pocket talk, and E-Commerce
Program.

THE OFFICIAL LAUNCHING OF APEC 2020

Set against the theme of ‘Optimising Human Potential towards a Future
of Shared Prosperity’, the APEC 2020 was officially launched by the
Honourable Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at Cyberview
Resort & Spa, Cyberjaya on 4 December 2019.

The year 2020 is indeed a significant year for APEC as it marks the end
of the ‘Bogor Goals’, a long-term aspiration for APEC to achieve a free
and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. It is the year
to commemorate the achievements and pledge for more prosperous
economic activities across the region.

As the host of APEC 2020, special focus will be on optimising
digital economy and technology for women empowerment, youth
development, aging population and creating a conducive environment
for entrepreneurs, start-ups and social enterprises. Equal importance will
be given to innovative practices in sustainable development, as all these
elements are critical components of an ecosystem that will contribute to
shared prosperity. Comprising 21 economies including Malaysia, APEC is
a regional economic forum established in 1989 to create greater prosperity
for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable,
innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic
integration.

YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister, YB Datuk Datuk Darell Leiking, MITI
Minister and YB Dr Ong Kian Ming, MITI Deputy Minister launching APEC 2020.

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