With the implementation of the APT Cooperation Work Plan (2007-2017) and the succeeding Work Plan (2018 –2022), the APT cooperation has steadily broadened and deepened over the years.
Under the current Work Plan (2018-2022) the APT countries seek to enhance cooperation in a wide range of areas including political and security; transnational crime; trade and investment; finance; tourism; agriculture and forestry; energy; minerals; micro, small and medium-sized enterprises; science, technology and innovation; environment; rural development and poverty alleviation; social welfare; active ageing; youth; women; civil service; labour; culture and arts; information and media; education; disaster management; public health; and connectivity. Significant progress has been made in various areas of APT cooperation.
| Economic Ministers | ASEAN Plus Three Summit (APT Summit) | ASEAN Economic Ministers Plus Three Coordinations (AEM+3) |
| Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors | ASEAN Plus Three Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM+3) | |
| Tourism | ASEAN Plus Three Tourism Ministers (M-ATM+3) | |
| Agriculture and Forestry | ASEAN Plus Three Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF+3) | |
| Energy | ASEAN Plus Three Ministers' Meeting on Energy (AMEM+3) |