The Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) consists of 25 member AmChams in 19 countries and economies shown on the Google Earth map to the right. Click the link for more informatoin.

APCAC AmChams represent the growing interests of over 50,000 executives and over 10,000 businesses in 19 countries and economies of the Asia-Pacific 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.

2008 APCAC Award Presented to Sen. DeMint and Rep. Meeks The 2008 Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) Award for outstanding contributions to American business in the Asia Pacific region was presented to Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) and Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) on June 25 in Washington, D,C. Click the link for more information.

Upcoming Events

Nov 13-15, 2008 APCAC Executive Committee / Executive Directors Meeting Annual fall meeting to discuss best practices in managing AmChams, review planning of the annual spring meeting.

Mar 18-21, 2009 42nd APCAC Annual Meeting and Conference Every spring, leaders of APCAC AmChams gather in one of the host countries to review key issues in the Asia Pacific region, to meet leaders from the U.S. Government, regional institutions such as APEC, ADB, ASEAN, etc., and top political leaders of the host country.

Jun 2009 APCAC Washington Doorknock AmChams from the Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) will meet 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 Doorknock.

Previous Events

APCAC Goes to Washington - Trade and Tax on the Agenda Eight AmChams from the Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce (APCAC) met with Executive Branch and Congressional leaders in Washington, DC, the week of June 22-26, to advocate on behalf of Americans abroad during APCAC’s annual Washington meeting, known as the APCAC Doorknock.

41st APCAC Annual Meeting, Mar 2008, Agana, Guam, USA
Every year, leaders of APCAC AmChams gather to review key issues in the Asia Pacific region, to meet leaders from the U.S. Government, regional institutions such as APEC, ADB, ASEAN, etc., and top political leaders of the host country.

Executive Committee/Executive Directors Meeting Oct 2007, Jaipur, India
Annual fall meeting to discuss best practices in managing AmChams, review planning of the annual spring
meeting.

APCAC “Washington Doorknock,” June 10-14, 2007, Washington DC
The Washington Doorknock is APCAC’s annual meeting in Washington DC with leaders of the U.S. Government Executive Branch (White House, State, Treasury, Commerce, Homeland Security, U.S. Trade Representative, etc.) and Legislative Branch, both the Senate and the House of Representatives, to discuss key issues in U.S. relations with the Asia Pacific region and countries.

40th APCAC Annual Meeting, March 23, 2007, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Every year, leaders of APCAC AmChams gather to review key issues in the Asia Pacific region, to meet leaders from the U.S. Government, regional institutions such as APEC, ADB, ASEAN, etc., and top political leaders of the host country. In addition, they prepare for the annual June APCAC “Washington Doorknock.” Click the link for information about this event. Click here for the Schedule/Agenda of the meeting with links to download all of the presentations and background reading provided at the 40th APCAC Annual Meetting

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Nikkei Drops 11% on Recession Fears
Thursday October 16, 2008
Asian share markets fell sharply, led by Tokyo's 11.4% drop, as economic pessimism rose to the fore and many investors sat on the sidelines.

Seoul Appeals for Dollars
Thursday October 16, 2008
Amid a scramble for U.S. dollars, South Korea is making an appeal to citizens: Search for leftover bucks and deposit them in banks where they can be loaned to small companies.

Hong Kong Leader Promises More Action
Thursday October 16, 2008
Hong Kong's top leader vowed decisive government action to address a souring economic picture, and called for a re-examination of the city's traditional hands-off attitude toward business.

India Will Inject Billions Into Banks
Thursday October 16, 2008
India took steps to release $8.2 billion into its banking system in a bid to build market confidence.

Some Banned Milk Is Still Being Sold
Thursday October 16, 2008
Despite recall orders, banned milk from two of China's top dairies has been sold at a discount to students in the southern city Guangzhou through stores and milk dealers.

GM Sales Fall in China
Thursday October 16, 2008
GM's vehicle sales in China fell in August and September from a year earlier as overall demand has cooled.

Asia's Currency Reserves Sufficient
Thursday October 16, 2008
Asia's foreign-exchange reserves eased in September from August but remained at historically high levels, signaling that the region is well-stocked with funds to help stabilize jittery markets.

EU Agrees to Bank Support Plan
Thursday October 16, 2008
European Union leaders Thursday agreed to support the bloc's banks, but didn't come up with a common plan to revive their sagging economies.

Thailand, Cambodia to Jointly Patrol
Thursday October 16, 2008
Cambodian and Thai militaries agreed to hold joint patrols to reduce tension at a disputed border area where a gun battle between the two sides a day earlier left two soldiers dead.

China Offers Hoteliers a Reprieve
Thursday October 16, 2008
As signs emerge that travelers are feeling squeezed by the global credit crisis, China appears to be a bright spot.

CIC to Get $5 Billion From Reserve Fund
Thursday October 16, 2008
China's sovereign wealth fund said it expects to recoup $5 billion it invested in a U.S. money-market fund because it requested the money be withdrawn shortly before the fund froze redemptions.

Afghan Policeman Kills U.S. Soldier
Thursday October 16, 2008
An Afghan policeman opened fire and tossed a hand grenade on a U.S. military patrol, killing an American soldier.

Duke Expands India Offerings
Thursday October 16, 2008
Duke University plans to expand its programs in India. The efforts could open the gate to a broader scope of educational offerings by foreign colleges in India.

Singapore Exchange First-Quarter Profit Falls 35%
Thursday October 16, 2008
Singapore Exchange said its fiscal first-quarter net profit fell 35% due to lower securities-market revenue.

Rio Tinto Delays Sale of Assets
Thursday October 16, 2008
Rio Tinto said the global financial crisis will force it to delay its planned divestment of assets, review spending on projects and curtail aluminum output.

Suicide Bomber Hits Police Station in Pakistan
Thursday October 16, 2008
A suicide bomber attacked a police station in northwest Pakistan, killing four security officers.

Auditors Probe 3D-Gold's Accounts
Thursday October 16, 2008
3D-Gold Jewellery Holdings Ltd. said it has called in auditors to investigate a financial shortfall that came to light after the death of its founding chairman.

BOJ Promotion Proposed
Thursday October 16, 2008
The Japanese government proposed to parliament the promotion of Bank of Japan executive director Hirohide Yamaguchi to deputy governor.

G-8 to Convene Special Meeting
Thursday October 16, 2008
The G-8 said it will convene a special meeting to discuss the global financial architecture and that leaders of all its nations are "united in our commitment to fulfill our shared responsibility" in solving the credit crisis. (Statement)