http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecspecial RSS Feed for APEC Special en-us Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:30:00 GMT http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecspecial/20111114_APEC_briefs.html President vows to help keep Iran from nuclear arms • Obama laments Penn State abuse as ‘heartbreaking' http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecspecial/20111106_Overview.html The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit this week puts Hawaii on the world stage like never before, giving the islands the chance to live up to the oft-cited, seldom-realized mantra of the "Crossroads of the Pacific." http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecspecial/20111106__protocol.html Hawaii planners of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit did not forget that the aloha spirit is a state law or that it's proper to visit Oahu's Royal Mausoleum to ask the blessing of Hawaii's buried monarchs before pursuing a new course like bringing a world-class event to Oahu. http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecspecial/20111106_ceo_summit.html It's a premier networking event for some of the world's most powerful business people. On one side there are more than 60 corporate leaders from the Asia-Pacific region; on the other, 13 leaders from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation nations. http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecspecial/20111106_QA_How_to_avoid_the_traffic_closings_and_other_inconveniences_of_APEC.html How can Hawaii residents and visitors find out if roads, businesses, attractions or events are open during APEC meetings? • What city services will APEC affect? • How can I find out if APEC security restrictions apply to me? • and more http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecspecial/20001106_translators.html Each year, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting brings together some of the most learned and accomplished economic and political figures in the world. http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecspecial/20111106_VOLUNTEERS.html The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit will rely on more than 1,000 volunteers who want to show off Oahu to visiting delegations, meet people from different cultures and help Hawaii put on its best face for what might be the only gathering of its kind in their lifetimes. http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/apec2011/apecspecial/20111106_schedule.html These were the anticipated locations of APEC delegations and meetings at press time. Leaders are not necessarily staying at the same hotels as their delegations. As with any meeting of this importance, changes are possible.