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 Events

2010-04 APCAC Spring Meeting - Beijing Apr 14-17, 2010

Whether 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 Angeles

Access 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, 2010

Every 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 News

What 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.

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Prius Tale Prompts New Probe
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Toyota and federal investigators probed the latest report of sudden acceleration, a dramatic incident on a California highway that ricocheted around the Internet.

Goldmans Fred Hu to Retire
Wednesday March 10, 2010
The Greater China chairman for Goldman Sachs and one of its longest-serving China executives is leaving his post at the Wall Street bank.

Indonesia Confirms Bali Bomber Is Dead
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Indonesias counter-terrorism forces notched up another success against radical Islamists in the country by tracking down and killing one of Southeast Asias most-wanted terrorists.

China Exports Show Tentative Recovery
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Chinas exports expanded strongly for the third straight month in February, though they slipped slightly from January, showing a tentative recovery.

Philippine Exports Soar
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Philippine exports surged in January, sustaining the double-digit rise that started in December, on a strong recovery in electronics shipments.

Citic Pacific Reports Profit
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Citic Pacific swung to a net profit in 2009, after losses on leveraged foreign-exchange contracts led to a net loss a year earlier.

Australia, Indonesia Strengthen Ties
Wednesday March 10, 2010
The leaders of Australia and Indonesia have agreed to formally cooperate on issues such as terrorism, climate change and people-smuggling in the region.

Rio CEO to Attend China Meeting
Wednesday March 10, 2010
The chief of the Anglo Australian miner, whose employees are awaiting trial on commercial spying charges in China, is scheduled to visit Beijing to attend a conference that usually attracts top Chinese officials.

Shanghai Rally Halted
Wednesday March 10, 2010
The Nikkei, Hang Seng and Australias SP/ASX 200 all ended flat as investors looked to cues later in the week. In Australia, Aurox Resources powered higher on news of a merger with Atlas Iron.

Australia May Revisit Health Plan
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Senates rejection of plan to trim concessions for wealthy adds to speculation that the government will call an early election.

Japan Machinery Orders Fall
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Core machinery orders fell 3.7% in January after unusually strong growth in December, suggesting a full-fledged recovery in business investment is still some way off.

Indias Micro Industry to Share Data
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Indias top micro-finance institutions will join credit bureaus to ensure the worlds poorest borrowers dont get overburdened with too many microloans.

Chinese Reform Writer Ousted
Wednesday March 10, 2010
An author of a bold editorial calling for reform of Chinas divisive household registration system has been forced from his position, underlining the tightening limits on expression.

China, India Act on Climate Pact
Wednesday March 10, 2010
China and India have given their qualified approval to the Copenhagen climate accord calling for voluntary limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

China Cautious on Gold Buying
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Chinas chief foreign-exchange regulator suggested the countrys appetite for further gold purchases may be limited and offered soothing words about Chinas role as an investor in U.S. Treasurys.

Gates Praises Troops in Afghanistan
Wednesday March 10, 2010
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told a hard-hit battle unit that its heavy losses have helped the U.S. begin to push back against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan.

Thailand OKs Use of Security Law
Wednesday March 10, 2010
The Thai government approved the use of a stringent security law and ordered strict surveillance of antigovernment Web sites ahead of a major protest this weekend.

Chinas February Auto Sales Rise
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Auto sales continued to rise in China in February, though at roughly half the rate of previous months, data from a semiofficial industry organization showed Tuesday.

Zhongsheng Reduces IPO
Wednesday March 10, 2010
The China automobile dealer is seeking up to $544 million, less than half its earlier planned $1 billion Hong Kong initial public offering.

Indonesia Electric Prices to Rise
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Plan to raise prices by an average of 15%#8212;and help the state-owned utility turn a profit#8212;still needs parliamentary approval.

Myanmar Bans Suu Kyi From Vote
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Myanmars ruling junta began to release information about a new law that will govern the countrys first elections in two decades.

Tokyo Exchange Warns Fujitsu
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Fujitsu said it received a verbal warning from the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding a change in the explanation of its former presidents resignation.

CME Plans Dollar Palm-Oil Contract
Wednesday March 10, 2010
CME Group will launch a dollar-denominated crude palm oil futures contract on one of its U.S.-registered exchanges in Chicago in May.