also: エイペック
noun
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation; APEC
Official name of the intergovernmental forum for promoting free trade and economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
アジア太平洋経済協力会議(APEC)は1989年に設立された。
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established in 1989.
Official Japanese name for APEC.
Common English abbreviation used in Japanese media.
Calque of the English name 'Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation', using the corresponding kanji terms.