APEC finance ministers agree on policy coordination, AI and digital financing in Hong Kong

Briefing by News4U · First published 2026-10-21 16:50:37 UTC

Ministers issued a joint statement and a digital-infrastructure financing policy statement, pledging stronger macro coordination and use of AI to boost growth.

APEC finance ministers concluded their two-day meeting in Hong Kong on 21 October 2026, issuing a joint statement and a policy statement on digital infrastructure financing. They agreed to strengthen macroeconomic policy communication and coordination to address external risks and enhance fiscal and financial resilience. [1] [2] [3]

Ministers also endorsed fiscal policies that support household spending and domestic demand, and recognised AI’s potential to raise productivity and create new growth drivers. The outcomes will feed into the APEC leaders’ summit in Shenzhen next month. [1] [2] [3]

Sources

1. Apec meeting 'achieves results, consensus'

   RTHK Finance · 2026-10-21 06:05:05 UTC · Summary only

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

   SCMP Business · 2026-10-21 08:00:31 UTC · Summary only

3. 亚太经合财长会议在港闭幕 共识是增协调以加强财金系统韧性 保区域稳定

   RFI Chinese · 2026-10-21 08:34:55 UTC · Full text

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