Biden hosts APEC dinner, as San Francisco rolls out red carpet and blue lights
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the official Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit Dinner in San Francisco on Thursday night, with trumpets and fanfare despite a sudden downpour of rain at the Palace of the Legion of Honor. Along the streets, a child with an American flag waited for President Biden's motorcade.
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APEC impacting people beyond Bay Area and 21 member economies
Bright lights and a beautiful city skyline in San Francisco showed the city by the bay at its scenic best on Tuesday, as visitors to the APEC Summit gathered for another night of meetings and receptions.
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APEC arrives in SF, turning the spotlight on the city
Receptions welcoming the APEC summit to San Francisco on Monday signal that this gathering of world leaders has started.
Mixed reaction from San Francisco businesses on impact of APEC summit
With the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit held in San Francisco this year, the city is under heavy security.
APEC conference creates an opportunity for BART, Muni to regain riders
As APEC descends on San Francisco, it marks a Super Bowl of sorts for Bay Area public transit agencies.
San Francisco Chinatown welcomes APEC with special events
San Francisco Chinatown rolled out the welcome mat ahead of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit with a series of special events, including a night market Friday evening.
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Preparations for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit (APEC) are in full swing.
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What is APEC?: summit brings global politics to San Francisco
The eyes of the world will be on San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the largest gathering of world leaders in the city since the end of WWII.
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APEC security causing transportation constraints for residents
APEC is expected to draw more than 20,000 visitors and an estimated $53 million, but it's also expected to create some inconveniences for those living, working or traveling near the venues set to host.
APEC expectations: KTVU talks with top diplomat and UC Berkeley expert
San Francisco will be in the international spotlight as it prepares to host the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit or APEC from November 11 - 17th, with heads of state and top leaders from the 21 member economies and tens of thousands of delegates.
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