Singapore maintains diplomatic relations with 189 UN member states. The three exceptions are the Central African Republic,Monaco and South Sudan.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations,commonly abbreviated as ASEAN,is a political and economic union of 10 states in Southeast Asia. Together,its member states represent a population of more than 600 million people and land area of over 4.5 million km2 (1.7 million sq mi). The bloc generated a purchasing power parity (PPP) gross domestic product (GDP) of around US$10.2 trillion in 2022,constituting approximately 6.5% of global GDP (PPP). ASEAN member states include some of the fastest growing economies in the world,and the institution plays an integral role in East Asian regionalism.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Following the success of ASEAN's series of post-ministerial conferences launched in the mid-1980s,APEC started in 1989,in response to the growing interdependence of Asia-Pacific economies and the advent of regional trade blocs in other parts of the world;it aimed to establish new markets for agricultural products and raw materials beyond Europe. Headquartered in Singapore,APEC is recognized as one of the highest-level multilateral blocs and oldest forums in the Asia-Pacific region,and exerts significant global influence.
The ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is a trade bloc agreement by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations supporting local trade and manufacturing in all ASEAN countries,and facilitating economic integration with regional and international allies. It stands as one of the largest and most important free trade areas (FTA) in the world,and together with its network of dialogue partners,drove some of the world's largest multilateral forums and blocs,including Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation,East Asia Summit and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
The Asia–Pacific (APAC) is the region of the world adjoining the western Pacific Ocean. The region's precise boundaries vary depending on context,but countries and territories in Australasia,East Asia,and Southeast Asia are often included. In a wider context,Central Asia,North Asia,the Pacific Islands,South Asia,West Asia,and even Pacific-adjoining countries in the Americas can be included. For example,the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) includes five economies in the New World. The term has become popular since the late 1980s in commerce,finance,and politics. Despite the heterogeneity of the regions' economies,most individual nations within the zone are emerging markets experiencing significant growth. Sometimes,the notion of "Asia–Pacific excluding Japan" (APEJ) is considered useful.
The East Asia Summit (EAS) is a regional forum held annually by leaders of,initially,16 countries in the East Asian,Southeast Asian,South Asian and Oceanian regions,based on the ASEAN Plus Six mechanism. Membership expanded to 18 countries including Russia and the United States at the Sixth EAS in 2011. Since its establishment,ASEAN has held the central role and leadership in the forum. EAS meetings are held after the annual ASEAN leaders' meetings,and plays an important role in the regional architecture of Asia-Pacific. The first summit was held in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia on 14 December 2005.
The Philippine International Convention Center is a convention center located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Pasay,Philippines. The facility has been the host of numerous local and foreign conventions,meetings,fairs,and social events.
The East Asia Economic Caucus (EAEC) or East Asia Economic Group (EAEG) was a regional free trade zone (FTA) proposed in 1997 by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and encompasses most nations of East and Southeast Asia (ESEA). However,Japan at the time refused participation due to the exclusion of the United States,which at the time had tariffs on each other,has an economy too deeply interlinked through trade,and was still reeling from the effects of the Japanese asset price bubble. They also added that they were already members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and many other notable regional organizations in ESEA. South Korea was also extremely dissatisfied with the idea of placing Japan at the center of the proposed organization due to historical connotations.
Miguel B. Varela was a Filipino businessman,corporate lawyer,and management practitioner. He was the president and chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI),the largest business organization in the Philippines. He was also the president of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP),the largest association of employers in the country.
The Second East Asia Summit was held in Mandaue,Metro Cebu,Philippines on January 15,2007. The East Asia Summit (EAS) is a pan-Asia forum held annually by the leaders of 16 countries in the East Asian region. EAS meetings are held after annual ASEAN leaders' meetings.
Purnomo Yusgiantoro is an Indonesian politician. He served as Minister of Defense in the Second United Indonesia Cabinet from 2009 to 2014. Previously,he served as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources from 2000 to 2009. He also served as secretary-general of OPEC in 2004.
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia or ERIA is an international organization established in Jakarta,Indonesia in 2008 by a formal agreement among Leaders of 16 countries in the East Asian region to conduct research activities and make policy recommendations for further economic integration in the East Asia. ERIA works very closely with both the ASEAN Secretariat and 16 Research Institutes to undertake and disseminate policy research under the three pillars,namely “Deepening Economic Integration”,”Narrowing Development Gaps”,and “Sustainable Development”and provide analytical policy recommendations to Leaders and Ministers at their regional meetings. ERIA provides intellectual contributions to East Asian Community building and serves as a Sherpa international organization. ERIA Ranks 9th among the world's "Top International Economics Think Tanks" according to the 2020 Global Go To Think Tanks Index Report conducted by the University of Pennsylvania.
The ISEAS –Yusof Ishak Institute is a research institution and statutory board under the purview of the Ministry of Education in Singapore. It was established by an Act of Parliament in 1968.
Indonesia and Thailand have officially established diplomatic ties on 7 March 1950. The two countries have since enjoyed a cordial bilateral relationship. Both countries have established embassies in each capitals,Indonesia has their embassy in Bangkok and a consulate in Songkhla,while Thailand has their embassy in Jakarta and honorary consulates in Denpasar,Medan and Surabaya. High rank stately visits has been conducted for years. Both nations are the founders of ASEAN and members of numerous organizations such as the Non-Aligned Movement,APEC,Cairns Group,G20 developing nations and the Indian-Ocean Rim Association. Indonesia and Thailand are viewed as natural allies. Indonesia is also appointed as observer in Cambodian–Thai border dispute.
Indonesia and Vietnam established diplomatic relations in 1955. Indonesia has an embassy in Hanoi and a consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City while Vietnam has an embassy in Jakarta. Both are neighboring nations that have a maritime border which lies on the South China Sea and are members of ASEAN and APEC.
Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 1984. Since then,both countries enjoy warm and friendly relations. Brunei has an embassy in Jakarta,while Indonesia has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan. Indonesia and Brunei don't share direct land borders. Since diplomatic relations were established back in 1984,relations between the two countries overall progressed well,and both sides continued to enjoy strong ties in a wide spectrum of co-operations;including trade and investment,tourism,agriculture,marine and fisheries,health,defence,transnational crimes,education,youth,culture and people-to-people contacts.
APEC Thailand 2003 was a series of political meetings held around Thailand between the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation during 2003. Various meetings were held across Thailand to discuss present economic conditions and future global policies. Leaders from all the member countries met from 20-21 October 2003 in Bangkok. President George W. Bush will attend leaders' meetings and will visit Indonesia,Japan,the Philippines,Singapore and Australia. The presentation defines the major issues that may arise during the APEC meeting and President Bush's visit to East Asia.
APEC 2022 Thailand was the year-long hosting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Thailand that took place in 2022. Thailand previously hosted APEC meetings in 2003 and 1992.
