![](/template/termwiki/images/likesmall.jpg)
Home > Terms > English, UK (UE) > Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum
Established in 1989, APEC is a formal institution with a permanent secretariat located in Singapore. Its original 12 members include Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Brunei. In 1991, APEC admitted China, Taiwan (admitted as Chinese Taipei), and Hong Kong. Mexico and Papua New Guinea joined in 1993; Chile joined in 1994; Peru, Russia, and Vietnam joined in 1998. The 21 nation member APEC provides a forum for ministerial level discussion and cooperation on a range of economic issues including trade, investment, technology transfer, and transportation. According to APEC, a key feature that sets it apart from other international organisations is its commitment to business facilitation and the regular involvement of the private sector in a wide range of APEC activities.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Synonym(s):
- Blossary:
- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: Agricultural programs & laws
- Company: USDA
- Product:
- Acronym-Abbreviation:
Other Languages:
Member comments
Terms in the News
Featured Terms
double leg raises
This simple Yoga exercise prepares your body for the other Yoga Asanas. It strengthens the abdominal and lower back muscles.To get the most benefit ...
Contributor
Featured blossaries
Browers Terms By Category
- General astrology(655)
- Zodiac(168)
- Natal astrology(27)
Astrology(850) Terms
- Industrial lubricants(657)
- Cranes(413)
- Laser equipment(243)
- Conveyors(185)
- Lathe(62)
- Welding equipment(52)
Industrial machinery(1734) Terms
- Hair salons(194)
- Laundry facilities(15)
- Vetinary care(12)
- Death care products(3)
- Gyms(1)
- Portrait photography(1)
Consumer services(226) Terms
- Chocolate(453)
- Hard candy(22)
- Gum(14)
- Gummies(9)
- Lollies(8)
- Caramels(6)