APAC
APAC is the acronym for Asia-Pacific.
What is Asia-Pacific?
APAC stands for Asia-Pacific, which is a term used to describe the part of the world in or near the Western Pacific Ocean. This region includes East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. It’s a diverse area encompassing many countries, cultures, and economic systems. APAC is significant due to its large population, growing economies, and increasing influence in global markets. Companies often focus on this region for expansion and marketing strategies because of its potential for growth and development.
Here’s a map of APAC in relation to NA, LATAM, and EMEA.
The specific countries included in APAC can vary depending on the context, but generally, it includes the following:
East Asia:
- China
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Macau
- Mongolia
- North Korea
- South Korea
- Taiwan
Southeast Asia:
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- East Timor
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
South Asia:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- India
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
Oceania:
- Australia
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Niue
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
This is not an exhaustive list; the specific countries included in APAC can vary depending on the source.
- Abbreviation: APAC
