Asia-Pacific nations to examine ways of fast-tracking regional commitment towards ending AIDS
Governments of countries across the Asia-Pacific region will meet in Bangkok from 6 to 8 February 2012 for high-level talks on how to speed up regional action to meet international commitments on AIDS, towards the global vision of getting to zero HIV-related infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS related deaths. [2 February 2012]

Myanmar & ESCAP Forge Framework for Public Private Partnerships
Following recent positive developments in Myanmar, the top United Nations Asia-Pacific official met with the President of Myanmar, H.E. U Thein Sein, at the outset of a two-day Government of Myanmar-ESCAP forum that will discuss the development of public private partnerships in responding to Myanmar’s development challenges. [26 January 2012]

World Economic Situation and Prospects 2012 Briefing
Several policy directions which could avoid a double-dip recession will be discussed at a briefing on the "World Economic Situation and Prospects 2012" at the UN Conference Centre on January 19. [19 January 2012]

Russian Federation Makes Generous Contribution to UNESCAP Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Asia-Pacific
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Russian Federation held a signing ceremony earlier today, exchanging letters reaffirming their intentions to extend their successful partnership, working together to address key economic and social development challenges in Asia and the Pacific. [21 December 2011]

Aftermath of Japanese tsunami offers learning opportunities for disaster preparedness
As Japan continues to recover from the worst earthquake and tsunami in its history, experts and policy makers from Japan and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Tokyo to discuss lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. [19 December 2011]