Jakarta, May 14 -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies are exploring ways to strengthen women's engagement in the digital economy, the green transition, and entrepreneurship.

This effort comes as policymakers and experts examine how structural barriers continue to limit economic opportunities for women across the Asia-Pacific, according to an APEC press release on Thursday.

"Women are a critical force for economic growth in the Asia-Pacific, playing a unique and indispensable role in our shared prosperity," said Zhang Jianmin, Interim Chair of the APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy.

"As the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation deepens, innovation-driv...