Media Registration Open for APEC Finance Ministerial Meeting
Media registration is open for the APEC Finance Ministerial Meeting on 10-11 September in the port city of Cebu, to be chaired by Philippine Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima.
APEC Finance Ministerial Meeting (FMM), 10-11 September
The 21 APEC member economies account for three billion people, about half of world trade and 60 per cent of total gross domestic product. But trade remains sluggish, economic growth mixed and social mobility and income levels in need of a boost.
APEC Finance Ministers will assess the outlook for the Asia-Pacific and global economy, and take joint actions to facilitate wider, more robust participation in cross-border business development, trade and investment, mitigate economic and financial risk, and improve growth.
Issues in focus will include cooperation on infrastructure investment and financing; natural disaster preparedness and reconstruction; financing access and education for small businesses, startups and next generation entrepreneurs; fiscal and taxation reform; and the launch of the Asia Region Funds Passport.
Where: Shangri-La Mactan Resort, Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, 6015
Deadline for media registration: Thursday, 20 August 2015
Registration procedures:
All media representatives wishing to cover FMM should register online at http://reg.apec2015.ph/media. Information provided should be accurate and complete.
Identification badges will be issued to accredited media representatives.
Passport and visa requirements:
All foreign/visiting journalists are required to possess a valid passport with at least 6 month’s validity from time of travel and a temporary visitor’s visa. Upon receiving registration confirmation online, representatives can apply for a temporary visitor’s visa at their economy’s respective Philippine Embassy.
The following must be submitted upon application of a temporary visitor’s visa:
A. Passport
B. APEC Accreditation Confirmation Letter
C. Letter of Assignment
Media events:
Introductory remarks during FMM, the family photo of Ministers and post-meeting Joint Ministers’ news conference will be open to accredited journalists.
Doorstop interview and photo opportunities will be available in conjunction with the meetings.
Media Center:
The International Media Center for FMM shall be operational from 9-11 September at the Montecarlo, Portofino and Cannes Function Rooms, Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island, Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu, 6015.
Note on media access:
All media representatives must be accredited and wear their identification badge to gain access to the meeting venue, facilities and specified events open to media.
Dress code: Smart casual
Contact:
Queries pertaining to media registration, accreditation and coverage arrangements may be directed to: [email protected]
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For more:
The complete schedule of 2015 APEC ministerial meetings can be viewed here.
For further details, or to arrange possible media interviews with APEC officials, please contact:
David Hendrickson +65 9137 3886 at [email protected]
Michael Chapnick +65 9647 4847 at [email protected]
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