Female Leaders Should Be Judged On Merit, APEC Secretariat's Sta Maria Says

Rebecca Fatimas Tamaria discusses the pressures of being the first woman to lead APEC, emphasizing the importance of performance over gender. She highlights the role of women leaders during the pandemic and the challenges they face. The discussion shifts to the attributes beneficial in negotiations, such as empathy and listening. The role of the APEC Secretariat in supporting host economies, especially during virtual meetings, is explored. Finally, the focus is on trade negotiations, the benefits for small enterprises, and the digital economy amidst the US-China trade war.

What is the significance of empathy in leadership as discussed in the text?

How does APEC aim to support small and medium enterprises in trade negotiations?

What are the key areas APEC is focusing on in relation to the digital economy?