APEC OpEd http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped RSS Feed for APEC OpEd en-us Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:30:00 GMT Ag research should be a top priority http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped/20111113_Ag_research_should_be_a_top_priority.html In the Pacific region, food security has long been a concern of international organizations, in particular the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which has fostered cooperation in food production and supply among its member nations since 1968. Obama right on money on Asia-Pacific http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped/20111112_Obama_right_on_money_on_Asia_Pacific.html President Barack Obama begins a nine-day mission today as a step toward furthering America's role in including this region of the world as an essential element in U.S. jobs and security. Trade agreements desirable but should strongly protect intellectual property http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped/20111112_Trade_agreements_desirable_but_they_should_strongly_protect_intellectual_property.html This week the United States is hosting the leaders in the Asia-Pacific region as part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Among the many ideas being discussed, one, in particular, can wait no longer: We must secure key free trade agreements that will support our economy, our innovation-based industries, and jobs in the U.S. Today's trade pacts not so much about tariffs as about empowering corporations http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped/20111112_Todays_trade_pacts_are_not_so_much_about_tariffs_as_they_are_about_empowering_corporations.html APEC poses greater threats than traffic nightmares for Hawaii's people. Behind closed doors a policy is being devised that could raise medicine prices, drive down our wages, ban job-creating "Buy America" policies, undermine financial regulations aimed at controlling the banks that wrecked our economy while exposing Hawaiian ceded lands and environmental policies to challenge. APEC brings Hawaii to apex of trade scene http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped/20111106_APEC_brings_Hawaii_to_apex_of_trade_scene.html At long last, it's showtime. This week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting will be a showcase of Hawaii to the world, and numerous local companies see it as a chance to increase their visibility and sales abroad. APEC is key on the global stage, and Hawaii has a strategic role http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped/20111106_APEC_is_key_on_the_global_stage_and_Hawaii_has_a_strategic_role.html Honolulu now stands at the eve of hosting the leaders, officials, business executives and media of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies. Much of the discussion locally has naturally focused on the impacts and potential benefits that hosting the meetings will bring to our city and state. But why is APEC important on the global level, and what might its future hold? Bonds over meal fostered U.S.-Vietnam diplomacy http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped/20111106_Bonds_over_meal_fostered_US_Vietnam_diplomacy.html This week, the eyes of the world will be on Hawaii as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation convenes its 2011 meeting in the Aloha State. Locally there are understandable worries about traffic, security measures and the inconveniences we'll experience. And there are questions about what the long-term beneficial impacts will be for Hawaii. China's rise brings myriad opportunities for Hawaii http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped/20111106_Chinas_rise_brings_myriad_opportunities_for_Hawaii.html For Chinese people, Hawaii not only brings to mind beautiful beaches and coconut palms, but also sparks emotional thoughts about Dr. Sun Yat-sen, father of modern China, who led the 1911 Revolution 100 years ago. Grumblers have a point when it comes to APEC http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped/20111103_Grumblers_have_a_point_when_it_comes_to_APEC.html Oh, that Peter Carlisle. You can trust that the former city prosecutor who is now mayor would be his forthright self when remarking on public complaints about hassles anticipated because of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation sessions here. APEC provides Hawaii with unique opportunity to do business -- and to learn http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecoped/20111031__APEC_provides_Hawaii_with_unique_opportunity_to_do_business_and_to_learn.html The world's attention will be focused on Hawaii when the presidents, prime ministers, Cabinet members, corporate CEOs and legions of journalists from the 21 member economies of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) gather in Honolulu for a series of "Leaders' Week" meetings Nov. 7-13.