Glossary:Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, abbreviated as APEC, established in 1989, is a forum for 21 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean (Pacific Rim). It aims at promoting free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Member economies, with entry date, are:
| Australia | 6-7 Nov 1989 | Japan | 6-7 Nov 1989 | The Philippines | 6-7 Nov 1989 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 6-7 Nov 1989 | Republic of Korea | 6-7 Nov 1989 | Russia | 14-15 Nov 1998 |
| Canada | 6-7 Nov 1989 | Malaysia | 6-7 Nov 1989 | Singapore | 6-7 Nov 1989 |
| Chile | 11-12 Nov 1994 | Mexico | 17-19 Nov 1993 | Chinese Taipei | 12-14 Nov 1991 |
| People's Republic of China | 12-14 Nov 1991 | New Zealand | 6-7 Nov 1989 | Thailand | 6-7 Nov 1989 |
| Hong Kong, China | 12-14 Nov 1991 | Papua New Guinea | 17-19 Nov 1993 | The United States | 6-7 Nov 1989 |
| Indonesia | 6-7 Nov 1989 | Peru | 14-15 Nov 1998 | Viet Nam | 14-15 Nov 1998 |