The 2025 2nd APEC-ACABT Steering Committee Meeting was hosted by our side and co-organized by the ACABT Ho Chi Minh City Chapter. The meeting was held in a hybrid format, combining both in-person and online participation. A total of 30 representatives from 10 APEC member economies attended, including China, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The agenda included:
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Speeches from the Acting Chair of the APEC-ACABT Indonesian Chapter, and the Singapore and Philippines Chapters;
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Announcement of the ABBS 2026 International Symposium;
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A discussion regarding the ABBS 2027 International Symposium host;
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Adoption of the APEC Center Declaration on Scientific and Technological Innovation Cooperation;
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A report on the outcomes of the 2025 International Training Workshop and the APEC YES Challenge.
Representing the Indonesian Chapter, Dr. Ratih Damayanti submitted a proposal to APEC to host policy dialogues, workshops, and other APEC activities in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, in 2028. Regarding the discussion on hosting the ABBS 2027 International Symposium, Associate Professor Helmut Yabar from the University of Tsukuba, serving as liaison for the Tokyo Chapter, indicated prior to the meeting that he would explore the feasibility of hosting the symposium with his university. Professor Alissara Reungsang of Khon Kaen University, Chair of the Khon Kaen Chapter, also expressed her willingness to host the symposium during the meeting.
Our side looks forward to continued coordination among the chapters, enabling the Steering Committee to reach a decision on the 2027 host next year. The active engagement of the subcommittees in proposing and organizing APEC-ACABT–related activities will further strengthen APEC-ACABT’s efforts in talent cultivation and expanding cooperative networks across the Asia-Pacific region, while enhancing our country’s international influence in green technology.
