Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific or Asia Pacific (abbreviated as Asia-Pac, AsPac, APAC, APJ, JAPA or JAPAC) is the part of the world in or near the Western Pacific Ocean. The region varies in size depending on which context, but it typically includes much of East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.

The term may also include Russia (on the North Pacific) and countries in the Americas which are on the coast of the Eastern Pacific Ocean; the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, for example, includes Canada, Chile, Russia, Mexico, Peru, and the United States.

Alternatively, the term sometimes comprises all of Asia and Australasia as well as small/medium/large Pacific island nations (Asia Pacific and Australasian Continent) - for example when dividing the world into large regions for commercial purposes (e.g. into Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific).

On the whole there appears to be no clear cut definition of "Asia Pacific" and the regions included change as per the context.

Though imprecise, the term has become popular since the late 1980s in commerce, finance and politics. In fact, despite the heterogeneity of the regions' economies, most individual nations within the zone are emerging markets experiencing rapid growth. (Compare the concept/acronym APEJ or APeJ - Asia-Pacific excluding Japan.)

Malay Archipelago

The Malay Archipelago Malay: Kepulauan Melayu, Indonesian: Kepulauan Melayu or Nusantara, Tagalog: Kapuluan ng Malay ) is the archipelago between mainland Southeast Asia and Australia. It has also been called the Malay World, Indo-Australian Archipelago, East Indies, Nusantara, Spices Archipelago, and other names over time. The name was taken from the 19th-century European concept of a Malay race.

Situated between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the group of over 25,000 islands is the largest archipelago by area, and fourth by number of islands in the world. It includes Brunei, East Malaysia, East Timor, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. The island of New Guinea is usually excluded from definitions of the Malay Archipelago, although the Indonesian western portion of the island may be included. The term is largely synonymous with maritime Southeast Asia.

Etymology and terminology

The term was derived from the European concept of a Malay race, which referred to the people who inhabited what is now Brunei, East Timor, Indonesia (excluding Western New Guinea), Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. The racial concept was proposed by European explorers based on their observations of the influence of the ethnic Malay empire, Srivijaya, which was based on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia.

Asia Pacific (Radio Australia)

Asia Pacific is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's regional news & current affairs program. Schedule changes by ABC Radio Australia in 2013 saw the show lose its domestic radio audience. It remains available online at www.radioaustralia.net.au/asiapac

The show is broadcast each weekday from the ABC Southbank Centre in Melbourne.

External links

  • official web site
  • Asia Pacific on RN
  • Podcasts:

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    Cook Islands News 02 Apr 2025
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    GetNews 01 Apr 2025
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    China Daily 01 Apr 2025
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    New York Observer 01 Apr 2025
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    ECNS 28 Mar 2025
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    The Philadelphia Inquirer 27 Mar 2025
    ... cloud, data and artificial intelligence services in the Asia-Pacific region.
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    Asiatimes 26 Mar 2025
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    GetNews 26 Mar 2025
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    Direct-to-consumer Genetic DNA Tests Market Forecast: 12.1% CAGR to Drive Growth to US$ 5.3 Billion by 2032 – Analysis by VMR

    Pharmiweb 26 Mar 2025
    North America currently dominates the market, holding a 45% share, but regions such as the Asia-Pacific are experiencing rapid growth due to increasing disposable income, urbanization, and growing interest in genetic health insights.
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    Gov't to provide $66.9 mil. of marketing support for export firms this year

    Korea Times 25 Mar 2025
    ... to kick off next month, and hold an export conference on the sidelines of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, about 275 kilometers southeast of Seoul, in October.
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    Talks seen as key for E. Asia collaboration

    ECNS 25 Mar 2025
    ... the meeting holds greater significance than ever.". Trilateral collaboration should extend beyond the Asia-Pacific region, serving as a stepping stone toward addressing global challenges, Hamada said.
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    Ayurveda Sexual Wellness Industry Doubles from US$ 1.4 Billion in 2023 to US$ 2.9 Billion by 2034 – Latest Report by TMR

    Pharmiweb 25 Mar 2025
    Regional Analysis Asia-Pacific Dominates the Market North America and Europe Show Rapid Growth ... The Asia-Pacific region, led by India, holds the largest market share due to a strong Ayurveda ecosystem.
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    Embedded Finance Market Insights 2029: Drivers, Opportunities, Exploring Current Trends and Growth

    GetNews 24 Mar 2025
    Asia Pacific is expected to hold a higher growth rate during the forecast period.”. The Asia Pacific region will have the highest growth rate in the embedded finance market for the next forecast period because of several factors.
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