About EABC

The East Asia Business Council (EABC) was inaugurated in April 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, as a result of the recommendations from the East Asia Study Group conducted by the ASEAN+3 governments. It is established as a result of an implementation strategy proposed by the East Asia Study Group and endorsed by ASEAN+3 Leaders on October 7, 2003. The EABC comprises three business leaders from each ASEAN member countries, Japan, China and Republic of Korea, appointed by the respective Economic Ministers.

The objectives of the Business Council are as follows:

To provide private sector perspective and feedback to deepen economic cooperation and to promote the region's economic growth; and
To strengthen cooperation among the private sectors in ASEAN, China, Japan and Republic of Korea, as well as promote intra regional trade and investment.

Please note that membership as a Seller to promote your products and use the trade tools in EABEX is only open to business chambers or trade associations that have registered participation with East Asia Business Council or barterfli. If you are unable to find the name of your association but wish to register as a EABEX member to enjoy the benefits of EABEX, you or your trade association would need to contact

Ms Jess Chong of the EABC Secretariat at Tel: +603-62867366 or E-mail: Jess@fmm.org.my or contact barterfli at hello@barterfli.com to get more information on this exciting initiative and to register your interest.

History

The EABC inaugural meeting was held on April 13-14, 2004 in Kuala Lumpur where Malaysia, was elected as the Chairman for a one year term. The term was subsequently extended to December 2005 due to the ASEAN Summit and inaugural East Asia Summit hosted by Malaysia. Singapore is the chair for EABC in 2018.

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