APEC
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, a forum of 21 Pacific Rim economies.
Established in 1989, APEC brings 21 Pacific Rim economies together to make regional trade and investment easier.
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, usually called APEC, is a forum of 21 member economies. It works on the movement of goods, services, investment and people across the region. Its programme includes customs procedures, business conditions and alignment of regulations and standards.
APEC brings governments and businesses together through leaders' gatherings, ministerial meetings and working groups. Its official profile dates the forum's establishment to 1989 and describes regional economic cooperation as its purpose.
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