Finance Ministers’ Meeting

Date: 20–21 October 2026

Location: Hong Kong, China

The APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting brings together finance ministers to assess the economic outlook and strengthen fiscal policies that support growth across the Asia-Pacific.

Meeting in Hong Kong, China, ministers will discuss how fiscal policy can better support households and investment in human capital. They will also examine how to finance digital infrastructure and widen access to financial services.

The meeting comes as the APEC Policy Support Unit projects regional growth of 3.2 percent in 2026, down slightly from 3.3 percent in 2025, while average inflation is expected to rise to 2.9 percent from 2.4 percent amid higher food and transport costs.