APEC 2012 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC was established in 1989 to enhance economic growth and prosperity for the region and to strengthen the Asia-Pacific community. As of now, APEC has 21 members - Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; People's Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; The Republic of the Philippines; The Russian Federation; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; United States of America; Viet Nam - which account for approximately 41% of the world's population, approximately 55% of world GDP and about 49% of world trade. 24th APEC Summit will be held in the city of Vladivostok, Russian Federation. Official website: http://apec2012.ru APEC2012.COM is reserved for the developing authorities of the Russian Federation. Contact person: DN