APEC 2025 CEO Summit in South Korea Attracts 1700 Global Leaders, $9B Investment

The 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting convened in Gyeongju, South Korea, bringing together leaders from 21 member economies representing a significant portion of global GDP and trade. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attended the opening ceremony and participated in sessions alongside other world leaders, emphasizing the Philippines' commitment to APEC's vision of a more open and prosperous Asia-Pacific. The APEC CEO Summit featured prominent global business figures, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who highlighted AI as a transformative technology alongside robotics and autonomous driving. South Korean business leaders and multinational CEOs engaged in discussions on the global economy, technological innovation, and challenges like carbon neutrality. The summit's theme focused on building a sustainable future through connection, innovation, and prosperity, aligning with the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2024. President Marcos also planned to deliver remarks at the CEO Summit and hold bilateral talks to strengthen economic ties and advance national interests.