The Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) consists of 27 member AmChams in 21 economies shown on the Google Earth map to the right. Click the link for more information. APCAC AmChams represent the growing interests of over 50,000 executives and over 10,000 businesses in the region. The APCAC membership manages trade volumes in excess of US$ 400 billion and direct investments (FDI) of nearly US$ 300 billion. Click here for information on APCAC’s current leaders. And click here to see a Members Directory as of October 2009. Upcoming Events2010-04 APCAC Spring Meeting - Beijing Apr 14-17, 2010Whether you live in Beijing or Bangladesh, Seoul or Singapore, what happens in China impacts your business. The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, China’s outbound FDI and Internet phenomena, such as Taobao and Baidu, all greatly impact the Asia-Pacific economy. The American Chamber of Commerce in the People’s Republic of China (AmCham-China) invites you to the 2010 APCAC Spring Meeting … . 2010-04 Asia/Pacific Business Outlook 2010 - Apr 19-20, Los AngelesAccess 15 Asia/Pacific Markets in 2 days! If you are doing business in the Asia/Pacific region, this is the one conference you can’t afford to miss. Find answers to your questions on 15 economies by choosing from 60 focused sessions and private one-on-one consultations. Get the latest information and connect with expert and insiders. 2010-06 Washington Doorknock June 14-17, 2010Every year, AmCham leaders from the Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) met with Executive Branch and Congressional leaders in Washington, DC to advocate on behalf of Americans abroad during APCAC’s annual Washington meeting, known as the APCAC Washington Doorknock. Issues Highlights and NewsWhat U.S. Business Can Expect in 2010: U.S. Chamber of Commerce With average U.S. GDP growth of 3.0% to 3.5%, the economy will create about 1.7 million jobs in 2010. We have a lot of ground to make up. We lost some 7.3 million jobs in the recession, and an additional 4.5 million to 5 million full-time workers were forced into part-time jobs. Also, some 1.3 million new workers will enter the labor market in 2010. The greatest fear about the economy in 2010 is a chance that we’ll experience a “double-dip recession” later this year. That could be caused by the collapse of the dollar, a spike in oil prices, an unexpected new war, or a collapse of the commercial mortgage market. U.S. to double exports in five years: U.S. Chamber Sr VP Myron Brilliant “International business presents some of the clearest opportunities for job creation, as senior Obama Administration officials have acknowledged. The rationale is clear. The American consumer’s credit cards are maxed out. The same is true for the federal government.” The Stakes for U.S. Engagement in Asia – Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Nov 11, 2009 When the first APEC leaders’ meeting was held in 1993, the United States, Europe, and Japan represented the commanding heights of the world economy. Since then, we have witnessed a tremendous shift to the East. More than half of the world economy is now centered in the Asia-Pacific region. Within Asia, economic cooperation is moving forward. Regional trade agreements are being formulated which, in a number of cases, do not include the United States. While we remain the world’s largest exporter and largest importer, and our trade with Asia continues to grow, our share of Asian trade has declined over the last decade as countries here increasingly trade among themselves. As APEC leaders gather here this week, my message is simple: expanding free trade across the Pacific can drive the global economic recovery, create badly needed jobs, and advance economic and social progress in developing and developed countries alike. Remarks to AmCham Singapore, Nov 11, 2009. APCAC Welcomes U.S. Commitments to Free Trade with Asia In November 2009, business leaders, heads of state, and government officials from the U.S. and 20 other Asia-Pacific economies gathered in Singapore for the 20th anniversary Summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). APEC was established to increase economic growth and strengthen the Asia-Pacific community and has embraced the goals of free and open trade and investment among member economies. APCAC Letters to U.S. Congressional and Administrative Representatives, 2009 on key policy issues that affect U.S. international competiveness. Leveraging Trade to Stimulate Growth: Recommendations for the New Administration from Americans Working in Asia AmCham Singapore, as Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) Secretariat, released the report of recommendations, a product of the APCAC Spring Conference on March 19 and 20, where 240 delegates from the U.S. and throughout Asia Pacific exchanged ideas on the regional business environment and offered recommendations to the new U.S. Administration. Asia Wall Street Journal RSS Feed
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