Official APEC Translation Partner

Singapore hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings from February to November 2009, culminating in
the 17th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) on 14-15 November. During this significant event, leaders from APEC’s
21 member economies convened to discuss pivotal issues affecting the region.

Verztec is proud to have been appointed the Official APEC Translation Company for all conferences, workshops, and
meetings during APEC 2009 Singapore Year. Our team of professional translators, interpreters, and experienced
project managers was instrumental in supporting this prestigious event. APEC Singapore 2009 focused on promoting
economic growth, cooperation, trade, and investment across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as overcoming the
economic crisis and positioning member economies for sustainable recovery in the post-crisis world.

About Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim countries (formally Member Economies) that
seeks to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1989, APEC
was created in response to the growing interdependence of Asia-Pacific economies and the advent of regional trade
blocs in other parts of the world. It also addressed concerns that highly industrialized Japan might dominate
economic activity in the region and aimed to open new markets for agricultural products and raw materials beyond
Europe, where demand had been declining.

APEC strives to raise living standards and education levels through sustainable economic growth while fostering a
sense of community and shared interests among Asia-Pacific countries. The forum’s initiatives and policies are
designed to support the region’s economic development and integration.

The annual APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting is attended by the heads of government of all APEC members, except for
Chinese Taipei, which is represented by a ministerial-level official. The location of this meeting rotates annually
among the member economies, and until 2011, it was a famous tradition for attending leaders to dress in the national
costume of the host member.

For more information about APEC, please visit www.apec.org

Verztec is honored to have contributed to the success of APEC 2009 Singapore by ensuring clear and accurate
communication among participants, thereby facilitating meaningful discussions and cooperative efforts towards
economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region.