The 2026 Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting concluded successfully in Hong Kong, achieving practical results. The joint statement and policy statement issued at the meeting emphasized the importance of strengthening macroeconomic communication and coordination to address external risks and challenges and promote economic growth.

Macroeconomic Communication and Coordination

Finance Minister Lan Fong said at a press conference that Apec members agreed to enhance the soundness of macroeconomic policies, further strengthen macro policy communication and coordination, boost the resilience of fiscal and financial systems, better address uncertainties and destabilizing factors weighing on economic growth, and safeguard regional economic and financial stability.

Emerging Technologies and Digital Infrastructure Financing

The meeting also highlighted the potential of emerging technologies, particularly AI, to boost productivity and foster new growth drivers in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, the participants discussed promoting digital infrastructure financing, encouraging the public sector to create a favorable policy and regulatory environment, and supporting the private sector in providing funding and facilitating innovative financing.