APEC finance ministers' meeting to be held in Hong Kong on October 20; Paul Chan says it will explore stronger cooperation and stable growth

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting will be held in Hong Kong for the first time on October 20 and 21. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in a blog post that participating finance ministers and representatives will explore how to strengthen regional economic ties through fiscal policy and financial services. He noted that geopolitical tensions, energy and supply chain risks, and a tightening financial environment are putting pressure on economies across the region, and that strengthening cooperation, stabilising growth and safeguarding people's livelihoods are important topics for this finance ministers' meeting.