Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also called on other APEC leaders to be pragmatic and stay forward-looking. GYEONGJU, South Korea: Leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies are attending the summit in uncertain times, but the group can make a difference by embracing the spirit of cooperation, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (Oct 31). Speaking during a session at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Mr Wong called on the other leaders to be pragmatic and stay forward-