Gyeongju, Oct. 31 -- Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son highlighted the importance of promoting open trade when addressing a dialogue between APEC leaders and representatives of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) within the framework of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Gyeongju city, the Republic of Korea, on October 31. Held annually, the dialogue promotes public-private cooperation, encouraging business participation in APEC initiatives, and contributing to building a prosperous and sustainable Asia-Pacific region. Deputy PM Son acknowledged and praised recommendations of the APEC business community, stressing the need for APEC economies and businesses to collaborate in promoting open trade, sustainable supply chains, and...