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APEC 企業諮詢委員會（ABAC）越南胡志明市大會

二０一二年七月十六日至十九日

會議報告

報告人：中華台北 APEC 研究中心暨 ABAC 中華台北秘書處

APEC 企業諮詢委員會(ABAC)大會越南胡志明市大會

會議報告二０一二年七月十六日至十九日

目錄

壹、會議時間：2012 年 7 月 16 日至 19 日 .................................................... 1

貳、會議地點：Sheraton Hotel ....................................................................... 1

參、出席代表 ..................................................................................................... 1

肆、 ABAC 會議之重要議題討論 (大會議程見附件一, P12) ....................... 1

伍、會議觀察與建議 ......................................................................................... 8

附件一：大會議程………..…………………………………………………12

附件二：其他會議資料 REIWG 32-030 ABAC For TPP Summary sheet………………………………...….21 REIWG 32-025 Japan’s Position on TPP and its Prospects from Business

Perspective……………………………………………………………………………24 REIWG 32-028 ABAC III _ Supply Chain Connectivity Paper Final………………..27 SDWG 32-031 SDWG renewable energy investments…………………………….…36 SDWG 32-027 EGS and Energy Efficiency……..……………………………….…38 SDWG 32-035 US Private Sector PPFS Recommendations………………….……53 SDWG 32-036 PPFS Action Plan…………………………………………………….58 SDWG 32-038 SDWG_ltr_to_PPFS_on_Business_Methods………………..………67 SDWG 32-034 Technology Transfer and Cutting Edge Technology Investment...…..69 SMMEEWG 32-033 SMMEEWG CT Initiative Summary Sheet…………..………..81 SMMEEWG 32-033 A ABAC3 IG FINAL……...………….……………...………...83 Program 32-024 ABAC Dialogue with Leaders_Groupings 2012_first draft….……..91 FEWG 32-042 Internationalization of Emerging Economies Currencies…………..92

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APEC 企業諮詢委員會(ABAC)大會越南胡志明市大會

會議報告二０一二年七月十六日至十九日

壹、會議時間：2012 年 7 月 16 日至 19 日

貳、會議地點：Sheraton Hotel

參、出席代表

APEC 21 個經濟體派遣代表及幕僚人員共約 90 人與會，我國有 ABAC代表國泰金融控股股份有限公司蔡宏圖董事長、台灣威盛及宏達國際王雪紅

董事長、國泰金融控股孫至德副總經理、威瀚科技黎少倫總經理、聯華神通

集團林信宏董事長特助、威盛電子市場行銷部 Gaynor de Wit 資深協理、威盛電子專案管理部張佑維資深協理，以及中華台北 APEC 研究中心鍾錦墀副研究員與李毓蓉專員等幕僚人員出席此次會議。

肆、 ABAC 會議之重要議題討論 (大會議程見附件一, P12)

一、區域經濟整合議題本議題主要是在區域經濟整合工作小組(Regional Economic Integration Working Group, REIWG)討論，重要子題與結論如下： (一) ABAC TPP 小組會議重點(參考附件二 REIWG 32-030, P21 )

TPP 談判應是包容性與透明化(符合 APEC 達成 FTAAP 目標); 全面性(含所有產品、服務與產業)；訴求建立一個合理的工作時程表； TPP 談判議程應反應商業需求與關切議題，並包括關稅與非關稅貿易與服務議題；章節部份： 1) TPP 應提出更高標準之服務貿易與投資章節； 2) ROO 章節應能促進貿易便捷化；

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3) TPP 應對區域內越來越複雜的供應鏈問題能有所即時因應。

(二) 日本推動 TPP 進展(參考附件二 REIWG 32-025, P24 ) 此次會議，日本代表分享日本推動 TPP 最新情況，報告內容如下：1) 日本企業界普遍認為，在與其他國家簽署經濟夥伴協議(ECA) 方面，日本政府已經落後於中國大陸與南韓。 2) 日本企業界普遍認為，日本企業的經營環境惡劣，支持並呼籲

政府早日參加 TPP 談判。日本農林水產省以及部分消費者則對參加 TPP 持否定態度。

3) 相較於其他 FTA，TPP 強調的是高品質，對於日本來說，是需要更多時間進行國內改革，以達成 TPP 提出之需求及全面自由化。

4) 日本首相野田佳彥將日本國內核電站重新運作、消費稅增稅法案及加入 TPP 等列為三大優先議題，展現對於加入 TPP 的決心。

(三) 供應鏈連結(參考附件二 REIWG 32-028, P27) 此次會議，美國代表就「APEC 供應鏈連結架構工作計畫」8 個瓶頸，整理目前 APEC 最新發展，並提出企業觀點。

瓶頸 ABAC 建議/實際行動

1 缺乏透明度/對於物流法規瞭解不足

支持建立一個關稅資訊單一窗口資料庫(single window database of tariff info)

2 交通建設不足，缺乏跨境實體連結

企業界將全力投入資源與資金，促進區域內PPP 成長

3 地區性物流業者缺乏專業能力

透過 ABAC 管道，進一步研究如何促進物流業者的 IT 能力與即時貨物追蹤能力等；

鼓勵透過企業對話，讓已開發經濟體分享其較完善之物流營運作業流程。

4 貨物通關缺乏效率支持 AEO 相互認證機制 5 通關文件及程序繁瑣支持 AEO 相互認證機制

支持建立一個關稅資訊單一窗口資料庫(single window database of tariff info)

6 複合運輸能力不足（陸海空連結能力不足）

支持標準化並鼓勵 ICT 系統之相容性

7 貨品、服務及人員跨境 ABAC 將持續進行促進 APEC 法規調和的相關

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瓶頸 ABAC 建議/實際行動移動相關標準及法規

存有差異工作；

應探討並提出促進APEC區域之專業人士移動之政策

8 缺乏區域跨境通關問題處理

推動標準化，以利減少經濟體間差異性

二、能源安全議題

本議題主要是在永續發展工作小組(Sustainable Development Working Group, SDWG)中討論，重要子題與結論如下： (一) 再生能源投資(參考附件二 SDWG 32-031, P36)

亞洲開發銀行(ADB) Mr. Takafumi Kadono簡報並就促進再生能源投資提出建議。他表示透過各類政策工具的選用，包括市場機制

及非市場機制，以促進再生能源發展，已成為各國能源政策的發

展主軸。東南亞國家的再生能源投資障礙主要在政策與法規與條例不足、技術成本過高、融資管道缺乏等。Kadono認為APEC經濟體政府應針對促進再生能源擬定相關金融工具，包括直接性金融工具與

間接性金融工具，直接性金融工具如常見的投資獎勵機制

(Investment based mechanism)、固定電價系統(Fixed price system)及固定電量系統(Quota system)，或是透過自願地採購由再生能源所生產的電力或燃料，這些措施都是可以直接刺激及推動再生能

源的發展。而間接性金融工具則是透過徵收化石燃料稅或是減少

對於化石燃料的補貼等方式，減少使用化石燃料的誘因，進而間

接促進再生能源的使用。

(二) EGS與能源效率(參考附件二 SDWG32-27, P38) 日本日立Mr. Haruki Ogawa簡報能源效率產品與科技如何能幫助APEC經濟體達到能源密度目標。Ogawa的報告包括介紹能降低60%至70%能源使用的家電用品，包括冷氣機所使用的能源效率科技。此外，他也簡報目前日本與越南進行之合作計畫。

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三、糧食安全議題本議題主要是在永續發展工作小組(Sustainable Development Working Group, SDWG)中討論，重要子題與結論如下：

(一) APEC 糧食安全政策夥伴(APEC Policy Partnership on Food Security, PPFS) (參考附件二SDWG32-035、SDWG32-036、SDWG32-038, P53、P58、P67) 俄羅斯簡報於5月28至29日在喀山召開之第一次PPFS會議結論。與會代表認為 PPFS 的組織運作無法發揮真正效率，將從旁協助，並分享私部門商業作為；並建議 PPFS 應 1) 運用商業企劃技巧(business planning techniques)，確保 PPFS 執行能成功； 2) 針對 2012-2020 年，建立一套可行之商業規畫。 ABAC 將向 PPFS 提出下列建議： 1) PPFS 應全面展開檢視所有 APEC 糧食安全工作； 2) PPFS 應納入所有其他進行糧食安全工作之國際組織，如 G8、

G20、FAO、UN、OECD、WTO、WEF、WFO、IFIs、WFP 等為其合作夥伴；

3) PPFS 應研擬一套可行之「APEC PPFS 2020 工作計畫」。四、技術轉移(技轉)與尖端技術投資

本議題涉及廣泛，主要是在永續發展工作小組討論，重要子題與結論如

下： (一) 技轉與尖端技術投資研究計畫案(參考附件二 SDWG32-034, P69)

我國ABAC代理代表黎少倫簡報我國提出之技轉與尖端技術投資研究計畫案進度。本研究針對技術轉移及尖端技術投資的現行政

策與機制的現況進行探討，並分別由APEC個別經濟體及APEC跨經濟體的合作兩個面向進行研究技術轉移及尖端技術投資的議

題。本研究針對案例在技術轉移及尖端技術投資所產生的實際情況進行分析，並做為最佳範例。案例分析的政策啟示如下： 1. 政府補助的計畫應下放智財權給民間企業； 2. 加強產學合作的推動政策，以促進技術的市場競爭力；

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3. IPO限制的鬆綁，可促進企業獲取充足的資金以從事技術發展； 4. FDI並不必然伴隨技轉的發生，完全放任市場機制的運作，將使國內企業之間形成技術落差，政府必須介入引導； 5.民間企業聯盟的形成，有助於產業內部的技術轉移。

五、中小企業議題

本議題涉及廣泛，主要是在中小與微型企業及創業家精神工作小組

(SMMEs & Entrepreneurship Working Group, SMMEEWG)討論，重要子題與結論如下： (一) 我國之創新成長計畫 ( 參考附件二 SMMEEWG32-033 、

SMMEEWG32-033A, P81、P83) 我國 ABAC代理代表黎少倫簡報促進跨境創新成長研究計畫進展報告。此研究案根據產業發展流程來研究中小企業在以下議題所

面臨之課題及解決之道: 1) 跨國策略聯盟及人才流動: 跨國策略聯盟案例分析：中小企業不易進入國際市場

解決方案：建議各經濟體政府舉辦實際之雙邊媒合活動，以利中小企業尋找合作對象。

跨國人才流動案例分析：現行單向招募外國人才有其限制解決方案：a) 在 APEC 架構下建立跨國人才資訊交流平台，以

加強跨國人才多邊交流； b) 實施便利跨國人才流動之措施來促進跨國人才

在 APEC 區域間的流動。 2) 智慧財產保護與分享機制

產業共通標準案例分析：高權利金已成為微中小企業切入市場之障礙

解決方案：在APEC架構下連結中小企業與產業標準設立組織，建立公平之產業標準的使用授權金協商平台。

3) 產業共通標準國際性的新興產業聚落案例分析：中小企業不易加入國際性的

新興產業聚落解決方案：在 APEC 架構下建立國際性的新興產業聚落資訊交

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流平台。 4) 國際性的新興產業聚落

國際性的新興產業聚落案例分析：中小企業不易加入國際性的新興產業聚落

解決方案：在 APEC 架構下建立國際性的新興產業聚落資訊交流平台。

六、2012 年 ABAC 與領袖對話安排

(一) 對話時間：9 月 8 日下午 6 點至 7 點整(暫定)

(二) 對話地點：海參崴 Russky Island 上的 Far Eastern Federal University

Campus

(三) 經抽籤決定，我國三位代表的分配狀況如下：

蔡宏圖董事長陪同我國領袖代表，在第 5 組，同組的其他領袖為汶萊、加拿大、韓國。

苗豐強董事長在第 2 組，與中國大陸、馬來西亞、墨西哥領袖對話。

王雪紅董事長在第 3 組，與智利、日本、紐西蘭、菲律賓領袖對話。

(四)ABAC 與領袖對話分組 (參考附件二 Program 31-024, P91)

第 1 組第 2 組第 3 組第 4 組第 5 組

領袖與

陪同者 (Facilitator)

泰國香港印尼美國

馬來西亞巴紐中國大陸墨西哥

智利日本紐西蘭菲律賓

澳洲秘魯新加坡越南

汶萊加拿大韓國我國領袖代表 (蔡宏圖董事長)

ABAC 經濟體代表

澳洲加拿大智利日本馬來西亞墨西哥秘魯俄羅斯越南

澳洲智利香港紐西蘭秘魯苗豐強董事長

泰國美國

汶萊加拿大中國大陸印尼韓國巴紐新加坡王雪紅董事長

汶萊印尼韓國馬來西亞墨西哥紐西蘭菲律賓俄羅斯美國

中國大陸香港日本巴紐菲律賓新加坡泰國越南

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七、2012 年 ABAC 將提呈 APEC 領袖報告之重點

FTAAP ABAC 呼籲所有達成 FTAPP 的倡議應能涵蓋最廣泛經濟體參與，並

納入下世代貿易與投資議題，以極大化全球供應鏈的最大效能。

區域供應鏈連結 ABAC 呼籲 APEC 以整體性及協調性途徑來執行其 APEC 供應鏈連

結行動倡議。

基礎建設投資 ABAC 建議 APEC 應採納更有力之投資原則，並認為政府採購過程

應更為透明與可預測性。

亞太金融論壇 ABAC 建議 APEC 成立一個亞太金融論壇(APFF)，協助區域內開發

中經濟體改善內部金融市場的發展。

PPFS ABAC 支持 APEC 第二次農業部長會議宣言所列之主要工作項目。

APEC 糧食體系架構呼籲 APEC 領袖指示其政府官員透過 PPFS 機制/平台，與私部門共

同發展及實施 APEC 區域糧食安全政策。

創新成長 ABAC 建議 APEC 經濟體應實施有助於鼓勵私人投資者(如天使與創

投)投資微小、中小企業之政策。

優質都市(living cities) ABAC 建議 APEC 應在整合社會、環保與經濟等原則之基礎下，引

進更多創新的都市規劃與基礎建設解決方法及新原則。

科技散播(technology dissemination)、創新與尖端技術投資 ABAC 認為科技散播應在自願性、市場機制中進行；支持實施有助於

建立一個具有法制和監管的科技散播環境措施。

新服務自由化與便捷化議程 ABAC 呼籲 APEC 成立專門小組討論服務自由化相關議題。

環境商品與服務(EGS)

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ABAC 呼籲 APEC 經濟體制行 APEC 領袖於檀香山所發表的領袖宣

言，於 2012 年底發展一 EGS 降稅清單，以利達成在 2015 前將關稅

降至 5%或以下之決議。

婦女之經濟參與 ABAC 呼籲 APEC 經濟體繼續來探討阻礙婦女全面參與經濟活動之障

礙，尤其是政府應執行有助於提升工作環境的多元化與包容性政策。

伍、會議觀察與建議

一、主要會員體立場美國

積極進行跨境資訊流動便捷化議題的推動。積極參與尖端科技/技術轉移議題，在用詞上與俄羅斯持反對意見，認為應用科技 dissemination，而非 transfer 字眼。

中國大陸提出國際貨幣問題－國際貨幣體系現正由美元與歐元支撐，但目前國際貨幣體系存在不穩定因素，若要穩定國際貨幣體系，需要

納入第 3 個國際貨幣。(參考附件二 FEWG32-042, P92) 日本

積極參與環境商品與服務(EGS)議題，尤其積極宣導能源效率/低碳產品。

俄羅斯提出建立「技轉政策夥伴(Policy Partnership on Technology Transfer, TTP)」高階對話機制。目前為止，ABAC 已給予支持，並將相關呼籲納入今年提交的 APEC 領袖年度報告中。

提倡 living cities 概念，並鼓勵引進更多創新的都市規劃與基礎建設解決方法及新原則。

二、對於俄羅斯擔任 ABAC 主席，ABAC 代表們普遍略感無力。俄羅斯展現強勢作風

(一) 往年 ABAC 年度報告書草擬是由各工作小組執筆，再交由 ABAC 秘書處彙整，今年則是俄羅斯幕僚團主導，且主觀意識

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略為強烈。在年度報告書草擬工作會議(drafting session)中，尚有較多爭辯情況出現。

(二) 俄羅斯代表於會中表達意見時，用詞較強烈。尤其是俄羅斯對於欲推動建立技術移轉合作平台遭到眾多質疑或意見不同時，回應態度相當直接。

俄羅斯未能發揮領導與組織能力 (一)對於俄羅斯建議今年在原本 5 個工作小組增設「基礎建設發展工作小組」，ABAC 代表們原本不表贊同，原因為今年實質工作月份僅 9 個月，再者 ABAC 原本就已在區域經濟整合工作小組及金融與經濟工作小組進行有關議題的工作。雖然最後還是通過成立「基礎建設發展工作小組」，但至今俄羅斯並未有效提出作為。而明年 ABAC 主辦國也已確定明年將不設置此工作小組。 (二) 俄羅斯對於 9 月 APEC 海參崴年會各項安排尚未盡善，如資訊不完整、不透明等，突顯俄羅斯缺乏組織能力與主辦會議之效率。

三、應善用 2012年 ABAC 與 APEC 領袖對話場合，表達我國立場及參與 APEC

之成果因應全球經濟日漸呈現的不確定性、波動性和潛在性緊縮之挑戰，同時，因我國政府正積極尋求拓展對外簽署經濟合作協議(ECA)，我國應可善用今年即將進行之「ABAC 代表與 APEC 領袖對話」場合，表達我國立場及參與 APEC 之成果，藉此共同探討如何透過區域內公私部門，及 APEC 與國際組織間之合作，取得新突破並建立創新合作模式，以加速促進區域經濟整合之發展。

今年我國的對話參考議題與內容之準備，除了對於我國所關切與優勢議題，如科技創新議題、中小企業發展等多加發揮之外，我國也

應與企業領袖代表應就當前情勢，提供更全面、具體的主張與立場，

以展現 APEC 對國際社會之貢獻。此外，我國也可依今年下列分組情況，進行研擬有關之對話內容。

(一) 連主席分組情況(第 5 組)： 1. 首次與中國大陸 ABAC 代表同組

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2. 同組之菲律賓/新加坡皆為我國洽簽 ECA 對象 3. 韓國強勢主導分組對話議題/流程安排

(二) 兩位 ABAC 代表分組情況(第二組、第三組)： 1.苗董事長將與中國大陸主席對話 (兩岸關係) 2.王董事長將與日本、菲律賓領袖對話 (與我國關係緊密)

四、提早規劃明(2013)年我國參與 ABAC 之優先工作。針對三位代表各別參

與 ABAC 會議之工作，給予更積極的支持與協助。王董事長-包容性、永續發展相關議題

(如 ABAC 婦女論壇、科技創新) 蔡董事長-金融相關議題

(如 ABAC 推動之亞太金融論壇、公私部門合作關係 (PPP)、中小企業融資)

苗董事長-區域經濟整合相關議題 (如供應鏈連結—可針對我國於去年 ABAC 提交領袖包

高告中所提出之 APEC Single Window Cloud 概念繼續進行國內各公私部門與單位之進一步溝通與研擬，在

APEC 架構下，提出具體作法與建議)

四、會議照片集錦

ABAC(吉隆坡)會議會場越南國家主席張晉創蒞臨致詞，與ABAC 代表們互動

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周新懷代理代表、蔡宏圖代表、孫至德代理代表(由左至右)出席會議情況

王雪紅代表、黎少倫代理代表出席會議情況

王雪紅代表主持 Women’s Luncheon 胡志明市會議各經濟體 ABAC代表合影

Document: Annotated Agenda 32-003 Draft: THIRD Source: ABAC Secretariat Date: 14 July 2012 Meeting: Ho Chi Minh City Viet Nam

APEC BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL Third Meeting for 2012

Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam 16 – 19 July 2012

The ABAC Meeting will be held at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, the contact details which are as follows: Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers 88 Dong Khoi Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Tel: (84 8) 3827 2828 Fax: (84 8) 3827 2929 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: Sheraton.com/Saigon; sheratongrandtower.com Registration will be done online at: https://www.abaconline.org During the meeting period the secretariat rooms will be as follows: ABAC International Secretariat VIP 4, Level 3 Tel: (84 8) 3827 3979 E-mail: [email protected] ABAC Viet Nam Secretariat VIP 3, Level 3 Tel: (84 8) 3827 3995 E-mail: [email protected] ABAC Common Delegation Room VIP 2, Level 3 ABAC Chair’s Office VIP 1, Level 3

Annotated Agenda APEC Business Advisory Council Third Meeting for 2012, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

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mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.abaconline.org/mailto:[email protected]

ANNOTATED AGENDA

Monday, 16 July

0800 – 1800

Registration Venue: Foyer

ABAC Members, Staffers, Spouses/ Accompanying Persons & Invited Guests

0800 – 1200 Cook like Chef Venue: The Saigon Culinary Art Centre Attire: Smart Casual

Spouses/ Accompanying Persons

0900 – 1500

ABAC Dialogue on Investment: Reducing Risk and Expanding Opportunities through Reinvigorated APEC Investment Venue: Ballroom 3, Level 3 Attire: Business

Interested ABAC Members & Staffers

1000 – 1100 New Member Briefing Venue: VIP 1, Level 3 Attire: Business

New ABAC Members, ABAC Secretariat

1100 – 1200 ABAC for TPP Group Meeting Venue: Dalat_Saigon Room, Level 2 Attire: Business

ABAC Members and Staffers of TPP economies, other interested members and staffers

1200 – 1400 Luncheon Venue: Nightspot Restaurant, Level 23 Attire: Business

ABAC Members, Staffers, Spouses/ Accompanying Persons & Invited Guests

1330 – 1430

Chairs’ Meeting Chair: Mr. Ziyavudin Magomedov ABAC Chair 2012 Venue: VIP 1, Level 3 Attire: Business Agenda

Review of the Work Program for 2012

The ABAC Chair will review the work program for 2012. Working Group Chairs will be invited to present the agenda of their respective groups:

ABAC Chair (Russia), ABAC Co-Chair (USA), ABAC Co-Chair (Indonesia), WG Chairs, ABAC Executive Director 2012, ABAC Secretariat

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REIWG – Mr. Tony Nowell, ABAC New Zealand SMMEEWG – Mr. Juan Raffo, ABAC Peru IDWG – Dr. Yang Yunsong, ABAC China SDWG – Ms. Isabelle Courville, ABAC Canada FEWG – Mr. John Denton, ABAC Australia APAWG – Mr. Anthony Nightingale, ABAC Hong Kong, China

Discussion on the Letter to Leaders and the draft 2012 Report to APEC Economic Leaders The Chairs will review the draft Letter and Report to APEC Economic Leaders and identify/confirm issues for inclusion in the Letter to Leaders.

Other matters

The Chairs and Co-Chairs will be invited to raise any other matters they wish to discuss.

1430 – 1530

Staffers’ Meeting Chair: Ms. Leyla Mamedzadeh ABAC Executive Director 2012 Venue: Dalat_Saigon Room, Level 2 Attire: Business Agenda

Opening remarks

Review of Meeting Program and Protocols

Mr. Nguyen Van Hai of ABAC Viet Nam will be invited to brief staffers on the program and protocols relating to the Third ABAC Meeting.

Review of Objectives for ABAC III

Ms. Leyla Mamedzadeh, ABAC Executive Director 2012, will review the objectives for ABAC III.

Review of Progress of Working Groups

Lead Staffers will be invited to report on the progress of their respective working groups.

Review of the draft Letter to Leaders and the draft ABAC 2012 Report to APEC Economic Leaders

ABAC staffers will review the outcomes of the Chairs’ Meeting relating to the drafting of the Letter to Leaders

ABAC Staffers

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and ABAC 2012 Report to APEC Economic Leaders, including arrangements for finalizing both documents.

Other matters ABAC staffers will be invited to raise any other matters they wish to discuss.

1600 – 1620

Opening Ceremony Venue: Ballroom 1& 2, Level 3 Attire: Business

Mr. Hoang Van Dung of ABAC Viet Nam will introduce H.E. The President of Viet Nam who will deliver the keynote address.

Keynote Address by H.E. The President of Viet Nam

Note of Thanks by ABAC Chair 2012

ABAC Members & Staffers

1620 – 1650

Group Photo

ABAC members will be invited to have their photo taken with H.E. The President of Viet Nam.

After the group photo, the President will take his leave.

ABAC staffers will be invited to have their photo taken.


1650 – 1830 Opening Plenary Chair: Mr. Ziyavudin Magomedov ABAC Chair 2012 Venue: Ballroom 1& 2, Level 3 Attire: Business Agenda

Opening

The ABAC Chair will formally open the Third ABAC Meeting for 2012.

Approval of the Conference Report for the Second ABAC Meeting in 2012

The Council will consider, for approval, the Conference Report for the Second ABAC Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 21-24 May 2012.

Report on SOM and Related Activities


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Mr. Gennady Ovechko, APEC Senior Official of the Russian Federation, will be invited to report on the outcomes of the SOM and related meetings, MRT and APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting held in Kazan in May/June 2012.

Review of the ABAC Work Program for 2012

The ABAC Chair will review the work program for 2012 and objectives for the ABAC III meeting.

Discussion on the draft Letter to Leaders and draft ABAC 2012 Report to APEC Economic Leaders The Council will discuss and agree on issues to be included in the Letter to Leaders and review the draft 2012 Report to APEC Economic Leaders.

Review of the Current Economic Outlook

Mr. John Denton, FEWG Chair, will be invited to comment on the current economic outlook.

Other matters ABAC members will be invited to raise any other matters they wish to discuss.

1900 – 2130

Welcome Reception Venue: Nightspot Restaurant, Level 23 Attire: Smart Casual

ABAC Members, Staffers, Spouses/ Accompanying Persons & Guests

Tuesday, 17 July

0730 – 1030 Regional Economic Integration Working Group

Meeting Chair: Mr. Tony Nowell, ABAC New Zealand Venue: Ballroom 1 & 2, Level 3 Attire: Smart Casual


0800 – 1800

Registration Venue: Foyer


0830 – 1200 Saigon City Tour Attire: Smart Casual


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1045 – 1245

SMME & Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting Chair: Mr. Juan Raffo, ABAC Peru Venue: Ballroom 1 & 2, Level 3 Attire: Smart Casual


1245 – 1415 ABAC Women’s Forum Luncheon Chair: Ms. Cher Wang, ABAC Chinese Taipei Venue: Dalat_Saigon Room, Level 2 Attire: Smart Casual

Female ABAC Members & Staffers

1245 – 1415

Luncheon Venue: Nightspot Restaurant, Level 23 Attire: Smart Casual


1430 – 1630 Infrastructure Development Working Group Meeting Chair: Dr. Yang Yunsong, ABAC China Venue: Ballroom 1 & 2, Level 3 Attire: Smart Casual


1645 – 1845

Sustainable Development Working Group Meeting Chair: Ms. Isabelle Courville, ABAC Canada Venue: Ballroom 1& 2, Level 3 Attire: Smart Casual


1930 – 2130

Dinner Venue: Cham Charm Gallery Cuisine 02 Phan Van Chuong St., Phu My Hung, District 7, HCMC Attire: Smart Casual


Wednesday, 18 July

0800 – 1000

Meeting of the Advisory Group on APEC Financial System Capacity Building Chair: Mr. Mark Johnson, ABAC Australia Venue: Ballroom 1 & 2, Level 3 Attire: Smart Casual

ABAC Members, Staffers & Invited Guests

0830 – 1700 Meeting of the Rivers: My Tho & Mekong Delta Tour Attire: Smart Casual


1015 – 1215

Finance & Economics Working Group Meeting Chair: Mr. John Denton, ABAC Australia Venue: Ballroom 1 & 2, Level 3 Attire: Smart Casual


1215 – 1345

Luncheon Venue: Nightspot Restaurant, Level 23

ABAC Members, Staffers, Spouses/

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Attire: Smart Casual

Accompanying Persons & Guests

1400 – 1600

Action Plan & Advocacy Working Group Meeting Chair: Mr. Anthony Nightingale, ABAC Hong Kong, China Venue: Ballroom 1 & 2, Level 3 Attire: Smart Casual

ABAC Members & Staffers, ABAC Working Group Chairs*, ABAC Chair (*ABAC Working Group Lead Co-Chair or Co-Chair attendance is required if a WG Chair is not able to attend)

1615 – 1730

Drafting Session I Venue: Dalat_Saigon Room, Level 2 Attire: Smart Casual

WG Lead Staffers & One Staffer per Economy

1730 – 1830

Closing Chairs’ Meeting Chair: Mr. Ziyavudin Magomedov ABAC Chair 2012 Venue: VIP 1, Level 3 Attire: Smart Casual Agenda

Review of the draft Letter to Leaders Review of the draft Press Release

ABAC Chair (Russia), ABAC Co-Chair (USA), ABAC Co-Chair (Indonesia), WG Chairs, ABAC Executive Director, ABAC Secretariat

1900 – 2130 Gala Dinner Venue: Rex Hotel, 141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Attire: Business

ABAC Members, Staffers & Companions

1930 – 2100 Drafting Session II Venue: Dalat_Saigon Room, Level 2 Attire: Smart Casual

WG Lead Staffers & One Staffer per Economy

Thursday, 19 July

0900 – 1100

Closing Plenary Chair: Mr. Ziyavudin Magomedov ABAC Chair 2012 Venue: Ballroom 1 & 2, Level 3 Attire: Business

Agenda

Review of Progress of Working Groups


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The ABAC Chair will invite Working Group Chairs to report on the outcomes of their respective working group meetings: REIWG – Mr. Tony Nowell, ABAC New Zealand SMMEEWG – Mr. Juan Raffo, ABAC Peru IDWG – Dr. Yang Yunsong, ABAC China SDWG – Ms. Isabelle Courville, ABAC Canada FEWG – Mr. John W.H. Denton, ABAC Australia APAWG – Mr. Anthony Nightingale, ABAC Hong Kong, China

Approval of the draft Letter to Leaders and ABAC 2012 Report to APEC Economic Leaders

The Council will consider, for approval, the draft Letter to Leaders and ABAC 2012 Report to APEC Economic Leaders.

Approval of the Press Statement

The Council will consider and approve the press statement for the Third ABAC Meeting in 2012.

Preparations for the ABAC Dialogue with Leaders The Council will discuss preparations for the ABAC Dialogue with Leaders scheduled in Vladivostok, Russian Federation on 8 September 2012.

Report on the Financial Performance for January-June 2012

The Council will be invited to note the financial performance for the period ended June 2012.

Update on the APEC CEO Summit 2012

ABAC Russia will provide an update on the APEC CEO Summit to be held in Vladivostok, Russian Federation on 7-8 September 2012.

Presentation of the Formal Invitation to the Fourth ABAC Meeting for 2012

Mr. Ziyavudin Magomedov, the ABAC Chair, will present the formal invitation to the Fourth ABAC Meeting to be held in Vladivostok, Russian Federation on 3-6 September 2012.

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Expression of Thanks to ABAC Viet Nam

On behalf of the Council, the ABAC Chair will thank ABAC Viet Nam for hosting the Third ABAC Meeting in 2012.

Closing Remarks by ABAC Viet Nam

Mr. Hoang Van Dung of ABAC Viet Nam will be invited to deliver the closing remarks.

Adjournment

1115 – 1200

ABAC Press Conference Venue: Hoi An Room, Level 4 Attire: Business

ABAC Chair, ABAC Co-Chairs, WG Chairs, ABAC Viet Nam Members

1200 – 1230

Closing Staffers’ Meeting Venue: Ballroom 1 & 2, Level 3 Attire: Business

ABAC Staffers

1230 – 1330

Luncheon Venue: Nightspot Restaurant, Level 23 Attire: Business


1230 – 1400 Women’s Forum Venue: DaNang Hue Room, Level 2 Attire: Business

ABAC Women, Interested ABAC Members & Staffers

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Document: REIWG 32-030 Draft: FIRST Source: REIWG Chair Date: 16 July 2012 Meeting: Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

REI Meeting Document Summary Sheet

Document Title: ABAC for TPP update.

Purpose: For information.

Issue: This note provides an update on the informal “ABAC for TPP” group which met on 16th July in the margins of the ABAC III meeting in Ho Chi Minh City.

Background: The second ABAC for TPP meeting discussed three issues: 1. Recap on the group’s purpose 2. Key messages for TPP Leaders 3. Logistics of securing a meeting with TPP Leaders in Vladivostok. The attached note captures the Group’s discussion regarding its purpose and key messages for sharing with TPP Leaders. The Group discussed how best to convey these key messages to TPP Leaders. In discussion with the ABAC Executive Director, it was agreed that it would be difficult to secure a face to face meeting with TPP Leaders in Vladivostok as their programme was already full. As a fallback option it was agreed that the ABAC Executive Director would, on behalf of the ABAC for TPP group, seek a meeting with Trade Ministers from TPP economies in Vladivostok. It was further agreed that the ABAC for TPP group would prepare a letter to TPP Leaders based on the attached key messages, and that this would be sent to Leaders, copied to the TPP Trade Ministers, before the Vladivostok meeting. A draft letter to TPP Leaders will be drafted and shared with the ABAC for TPP meeting participants in due course.

Proposal /Recommendations:

For noting.

Decision Points:

For noting.

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“ABAC FOR TPP”

BACKGROUND

“ABAC for TPP” is an informal group of ABAC Members that was formed in the margins of the

second ABAC meeting in May 2012 with the aim of seeking to accelerate the Trans Pacific

Partnership (TPP) negotiations, supporting the inclusion of new economies and ensuring that TPP

addresses business needs and priorities. The group comprises ABAC Members from economies

that are either already participating in the TPP negotiations, or are potentially interested in joining

the TPP negotiations in the future.

KEY MESSAGES

The “ABAC for TPP” group emphasises the importance of inclusiveness and transparency in TPP,

creating opportunities for other economies to join the negotiations, consistent with ABAC’s goal of

creating a pathway to a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific.

“ABAC for TPP” emphasises the importance of comprehensiveness - no products, services or

sectors should be excluded. We support TPP‘s ambition to be a high quality 21st century trade

agreement.

“ABAC for TPP” wants to see a reasonable timeframe established within which full trade in goods

and services and investment liberalisation will be achieved, thus delivering benefits as early as

possible.

“ABAC for TPP” wants to see the TPP negotiations concluded speedily, consistent with the timing

goals set out by TPP Leaders in Honolulu last year. We are concerned about the TPP negotiations

becoming too long.

“ABAC for TPP” wants the TPP negotiating agenda to reflect business needs and priorities. For

example:

TPP should address both tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade in goods and services. Given that services are at the heart of competitive economies, TPP must include strong chapters on services trade and investment.

TPP should include Rules of Origin that will facilitate rather than impede trade. The efficient operation of global value chains can be impeded by complex, protectionist and/or inconsistent rules of origin.

TPP should take into account the increasing complexity of supply chains and value chains. Maximum liberalisation and facilitation of trade flows is necessary in order to get maximum efficiency and benefit from the complex and sophisticated supply chains that exist in the APEC region in the 21st Century.

TPP should ensure that regional governments and state owned enterprises are subject to the same rules and regulations as national governments and state owned enterprises.

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“ABAC for TPP” believes in the single undertaking principle. However we want the TPP

negotiations to deliver results promptly. Efforts should be made to close chapters and publicly

announce their completion, showing a clear commitment to move forward with the process.

“ABAC for TPP” is ready to support the negotiations to facilitate agreement and tackle any

difficulties that may arise during the negotiations.

“ABAC for TPP” strongly believes that in times of international economic crises, trade negotiations

should not slow down. Trade agreements are an important tool to assist recovery in the short term

and sustained growth in the long term. Trade agreements are forever, crises are temporary.

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Document: REIWG 32-025 Draft: FIRST Source: ABAC Japan Date: 2 July 2012 Meeting: Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Meeting Document Summary Sheet Template

Document Title: Report to ABAC – Japan’s position on TPP and its prospects from business perspective

Purpose: For information

Issue: Promoting regional economic integration through TPP.

Background:

To absorb the dynamism of the fast growing Asia-Pacific region, Japan needs to participate in TPP.

Keidanren, as the most powerful Japanese economic organizations, strongly supports the region’s economic prosperity by TPP.

Proposal /Recommendations: None

Decision Points:

For information only

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Kcidanren:Urgent Proposal:WFor Promotion of Economic Partncrships by Levcraging… 1/1ページ

Policy Proposals Trade,Investiment,EPA′ FTA

Urgent Proposal:‖ For Promotion of Econonlic

Partnerships by Leveraging TPP‖―For Prompt Decision on Participation in the TPP Negotiations― ―(Summary)

June ll,2012

Keldanren

For Japan,as a iitrade― and investrnent― oriented nation,1'to promote liberalization of trade

and investrnent by futther opening of the country is a must for its econornic prosperity.

Particularly, one of the most pressing needs is to absorb the dynannism of the fast

growing Asia― Pacific region.

Top priority for」apan is the earliest participation in the advanced negotiations on the

Trans― Pacific Pattnership as a pathway to realize a Free Trade Area ofthe Asia― Pacific

(FTAAP)as weW as speedy initiation of negotiations for a」 apan―China―Republic of Korea

FTA and an ASEAN + 6 econonlic pattnership agreement by leveraging the TPP

negotiations as an ettective tool. In order for 」apan to be involved in substantive

negotiations necessary for establishment of desirable rules, it is essential to take patt in

such negotiations no later than the end of this year,without faWing behind Mexico and

Canada(whiCh Were already expressed intention to join the TPP talks as well).Japan

needs to promptly declare its participation in the negotiations preferably without rnissing

the opportunity of G20 surn向 lit and other appropriate setting.

From the standpoint of promoting overa‖ trade policies,rnomenturn should be rnaintained

through decision―rnaking on patticipation in the TPP negotiations.The TPP wili contribute

to Japanis catch up in ecOnOrnic partnerships through realization of high― standard

agreements and building stable foundations in the Asia― Pacific region as weW as regional

revitalization and establishment of safety and security,

Domestic structural reforrn is essential for」 apan to promote high― standard econorYliC

pattnerships such as the TPP. Especia‖ y in」 apanis agricuitural sector, reforrn through

maxirnum utilization of a‖ possible pOlicy measures needs to be irnplemented toward

enhancement ofits competitiveness as weW as its transforrnation into a growing industry,

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Promoting broader regional economic partnerships throughout the Asia‐Pacific Region ‐Pathways to Achieving FTAAP‐

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NegotiationNegotiationNegotiationIndustry‐Government‐Academia Joint StudyIndustry‐Government‐Academia Joint Study

Inter‐Government Discussions(within ASEAN as a first step)

NegotiationNegotiation

Started in December 2003, suspended since November 2004

Agreed to start negotiation by the end of 2012.

Started in January 2007, became effective in August 2011

Started in April 2007

Negotiation of Negotiation of FTAAPFTAAP

A comprehensive A comprehensive free trade agreement free trade agreement by developing and by developing and building on ongoing building on ongoing

regional undertakings,regional undertakings,such as such as ASEAN+3, ASEAN+6, ASEAN+3, ASEAN+6, the the TPP(TransTPP(Trans‐‐Pacific Pacific

Partnership).Partnership).

July 1, 2012Keidanren

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*Japan-EU: agreed to start the process for negotiations for a FTA/EPA in May 2011 Scoping exercise (pre negotiation ) was completed in May 2012

Agreed on the Agreed on the outlinesoutlines

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Document: REIWG 32-028 Draft: FIRST Source: ABAC USA Date: 16 July 2012 Meeting: Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Document Title: APEC Supply Chain Connectivity Framework

Purpose: For discussion

Issue: Proposed inventory approach to supply chain chokepoints and identification of new initiatives for the APEC Supply Chain Connectivity Framework

Background: The APEC Supply Chain Connectivity Action Plan (SC Action Plan) seeks to build capacity and implement policy actions and measures that will be necessary for APEC economies to achieve a 10% improvement in APEC supply chain performance (measured in terms of time, cost and certainty) by 2015. The SC Action Plan identifies eight chokepoints to the smooth flow of goods, services and business travellers throughout the APEC region. These were identified as trade-impeding bottlenecks at the Singapore Supply-Chain Connectivity Symposium in May 2009 and the Action Plan was initiated in 2010. The SC Action Plan is now at the mid-way mark for achieving 10% improvement objective. To ensure that APEC meets its objective, ABAC must ensure that the work-plans and initiatives being undertaken in each of the chokepoints are commercially relevant and provide tangible improvements in supply chain performance.


1. ABAC should continue to engage with APEC and provide the private sector perspective on additional initiatives that should be undertaken in each chokepoint of the SC Action Plan. To achieve the goal of 10% improvement in supply chain performance by 2015, economies must make measurable progress under each chokepoint. Therefor it is important that ABAC convey private sector priorities and provides input in developing initiatives and work plans that will have a tangible, commercial impact.

2. ABAC should also promote a holistic and coordinated approach to implementing APEC’s Supply-Chain Connectivity Framework Action Plan by encouraging a stock-take or inventory of policies and practices that economies should have in place to address the objectives of each chokepoint. This systematic approach will promote consistency through identification of best practice policies affecting supply chain connectivity in the region, and targeted capacity building to accelerate progress towards the APEC Leaders’ goal of achieving an APEC-wide target of a ten percent improvement in supply-chain performance by 2015, in terms of reduction of time, cost, and uncertainty of moving goods and services through the Asia-Pacific region, taking into consideration individual economy’s circumstances.

Decision Points: Endorse Recommendations

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Supply Chain Connectivity

Impact of Supply Chain Chokepoints and Opportunities for Private Sector Action:

Chokepoint #1: Lack of transparency/awareness Impact on Business:

85.7% of the business community feels that existing regulations create a significant barrier to trade due to increased confusion and costs, and 86.0% of respondents believed that opportunities for corruption arose fr om non-transparent regulations. Costs associated with lack of transparency are usually carried through the supply chain and passed on to the end consumer. Transparency, in particular predictability and simplification, affects border transaction costs, time, and decisions on whether to enter a market or not. Transparency impacts multiple chokepoints, including clearance, documentation, standards and regulations, and logistics.

What ABAC wants to see:

A compendium of Acts and Regulations related to logistics of each economy in APEC for better transparency and awareness of existing laws. The compendium should be made available on single window APEC website.

A list of services operated by logistics service providers, which can be used to offer a better definition of logistics services. Without a full understanding of the scope of business, it is challenging for economies to coordinate policies to holistically address supply chain connectivity.

Focus on creating a level playing field for express delivery services.

Capacity building to assist in the development of single co-ordination bodies on logistics matters and benchmarking other economies with similar structures in place.

Annual Supply Chain Conference/Customs Business Consultations to illustrate how the global supply/value chain works; explore how supply chain chokepoints affect companies’ decisions with respect to sourcing, investment, transportation and other logistics matters

Single Window APEC Tariff Database

What APEC has done:

A general survey on advance rulings to assist in the development of a capacity building program was conducted. The results of the survey indicated a need to focus technical assistance on the issuance of advance rulings for valuation and other practices related to the use of binding rulings.

A trade policy dialogue (TPD) on Advance Rulings: Increasing Certainty and Predictability in Supply Chains was held on 21 September in San Francisco. The TPD was a follow up to the 2010 APEC Guidelines for Advance Rulings and the 2011 Advance Rulings General Survey.

In 2012, SOM approved the Initiative to Advance the Action Plan for Chokepoint 1 of the APEC Supply Chain Connectivity Framework. The Initiative takes a more systematic approach to addressing Chokepoint 1 by identifying the types of policies and practices that economies should have in place to address the objectives of Chokepoint 1. This same systematic approach could also be expanded to address the other Chokepoints in the Supply-Chain Connectivity Framework.

Next Steps: 1. Support a single window database of

Tariff Information to increase transparency in the APEC region.

2. Support a study on the economic impact to APEC economies due to protectionist policies.

3. Support a holistic and coordinated approach to implementing APEC’s Supply-Chain Connectivity Framework Initiative Action Plan through the identification of policies affecting supply chain connectivity in the region and targeted capacity building to accelerate progress towards the APEC Leaders’ goal of achieving an APEC-wide target of a ten percent improvement in supply-chain performance by 2015, in terms of reduction of time, cost, and uncertainty of moving goods and services through the Asia-Pacific region, taking into consideration individual economy’s circumstances.

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Chokepoint #2: Inefficient or inadequate transport infrastructure

Impact on Business:

79.5% of business leaders believe that inadequate transport infrastructure was a significant barrier to trade. Infrastructure improvements in themselves do not completely relieve frictions – improvements must be accompanied by process improvements in customs, clearance, and etc.


Policies that promote construction of road links from airports/ports into the cities

Investment in capacity building, specifically in cross border physical linkages

Increased focus on the roles of PPPs to supplement public sector investment

Improved river transportation and river port infrastructure to facilitate international intermodal transportation, especially in inland economies.

Improved cross-border railway systems and roads to enhance supply chain connectivity within APEC

What APEC has done:

A Workshop on Performance Measurement of Supply Chains was held on 18 September in San Francisco with the objective to determine the status of performance measurement of supply chains within APEC organization and the situation leading to the identification of bottlenecks for an optimization of inter-regional supply chains within APEC.

Study and Seminar on energy, transport and environmental benefits of transit-oriented development

Examine individual transportation/trade policies that use a gateway or trade corridor approach

PPP implementation model to facilitate development of new transport infrastructure

Next Steps:

APEC economies will require $8 trillion of infrastructure investments over the next 10 years. The private sector should be actively involved in helping the growth of PPPs that can help fund this investment by: o Engage with government to conduct studies of

projects to maximize the chances of a successful PPP.

o Support harmonized procedures on infrastructure finance to facilitate cross-border investments.

o Work with development banks to guarantee PPP loans to promote private sector financing.

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Chokepoint #3: Lack of capacity of local/regional logistics sub-providers. Impact on Business:

74.4% of business leaders see capacity of logistics sub-providers as a significant barrier to trade. Many of the APEC economies do not have enough skilled logistics services workers.

Protectionism within economies impairs competition, efficiency, and innovation.

Larger economies have more domestic competition and therefore lower cost logistics services.

Logistics Services costs are higher in emerging economies.


Promotion of capacity building and knowledge growth to improve IT capability, truck tracking systems, and warehouse management skills

o Continuous mentoring and capacity building programs are required to assist local/regional logistics service providers to elevate their capabilities to meet current business requirement.

o Encourage a dialogue for developed economies to share advanced logistics operational experience with emerging economies.

Eased congestion of transit ports which cause unpredictable delays in trans-shipment operation from APEC economies.

What APEC has done:

CTI agreed to a program for enhancing the capacity of APEC local/regional logistics sub-providers. The program comprised two parts: o A survey of the existing policy and institutional

arrangements related to logistics development in APEC region;

o A seminar including a field visit, which served as a follow-up discussion based on the findings of the survey.

Help raise the quality of APEC economies’ logistics services and management o ECSG completed an “APEC E-Trade and Supply

Management Training Course which sought to introduce the latest logistic management models for SMEs through education, to identify the role of logistics supply chain management and its impact on SMEs as well as policy makers

Review constraints affecting engagement of Small and Medium Enterprises

Next Steps:

APEC has addressed most of the concerns that ABAC has raised regarding chokepoint 3.

Possible additional areas of exploration include: o Support a study (possibly through ABAC)

to evaluate the effectiveness of two potential methods for addressing skilled labor shortages impacting logistics: 1. Invest in educating people in the domestic economy or 2. Decrease or eliminate regulations that deter labor mobility so that foreigners can contribute skills in lacking areas.

o Measure real life commercial impact of increased logistics provider capacity on easing congestion in transit ports.

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Chokepoint #4: Inefficient clearance of goods at the border; Impact on Business:

86.4% of business leaders find inefficient customs clearance processes a significant barrier to trade. Clearance issues result from the complexity of documents and policies involved.

Improvements in documentation and standards and regulations will also impact clearance.

Digitization of documents and data will help reduce clearance issues.

Time to clearance varies widely between APEC economies. Generally, emerging economies require more time.


Full implementation of the WCO Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures

Implementation of an internationally accessible Single Window and AEO Mutual Recognition Schemes o Unified custom declaration between two economies to

allow logistics services providers to declare custom at the same time for both economies in a common platform

o Fast track Customs initiatives aimed at establishing AEO status for designated companies

o Common AEO application/self-assessment form and verification process

Implement the principles of the WCO Guidelines for the Immediate Release of Consignments by Customs including adoption of the appropriate de minimis thresholds for low value shipments allowing duties to be waived.

An appropriate de minimis will promote the growth of e-commerce, ease the workload for customs administrations, and facilitate trade.

Facilitate the creation and enforcement of similar standards for regulated goods such as health and food products. Focus on educating importers and foreign exporters on safety requirements as well as working with foreign authorities in ensuring that safety standards are met.

Advance trade data systems to expedite the processing and assessment of goods at the border.

Establish an independent, transparent and time-bound advance binding ruling mechanism on all customs issues including classification, valuation, and ROO in FTAs.

Implementation of the WCO updated HTS codes.

What APEC has done:

CTI discussed a proposal to establish a commercially useful de minimis value baseline for APEC. The objective of the proposal was to help further integrate supply chains by providing businesses with an additional level of predictability for low value shipments. CTI agreed to adopt a pathfinder approach to take the proposal forward. The APEC Pathfinder to Enhance Supply Chain Connectivity by Establishing a Baseline De Minimis Value will include a capacity building program to enhance economies’ understanding of the benefits of higher de minimis values and assist economies in joining the pathfinder. o In 2012, SOM approved capacity building program

for the APEC Pathfinder to Enhance Supply Chain Connectivity by Establishing a Baseline De Minimis Value. Utilizing an independent consultant and in-economy experts, the capacity building program provides participating economies with an in depth case study on the benefits and challenges to implementing higher de minimis values. Participation in the capacity building program is on a voluntary basis.

SCCP continued to work on the development of Single Window (SW) system by 2020 and accelerate seamless data sharing between/among SW systems. The objective is to identify the bottlenecks that APEC economies are facing in implementing SW systems.

Next Steps:

Encourage the adoption and implementation of compatible ICT systems. Act as a source of expertise and engage with ABAC to become a resource on this topic for APEC economies.

Support a movement towards fewer FTAs that incorporate larger groups of economies seems to be the most efficient way to address the complexities of existing FTAs.

Renew focus on Implementation of AEO Mutual Recognition Schemes o Unified custom declaration between

two economies to allow logistics services providers to declare custom at the same time for both economies in a common platform

o Fast track Customs initiatives aimed at establishing AEO status for designated companies

o Common AEO application/self-assessment form and verification process

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Chokepoint #5: Burdensome customs documentation and other procedures Impact on Business:

77.3% of business leaders find burdensome documentation a significant barrier to accessi ng preferential trade benefit 81.8% of respondents believed that burdensome customs documentation was a significant barrier to trade 90.9% of respondents found that paper-based customs systems were significant barriers to trade


Support for an agreement on common forms and online processing for customs clearance

Support for initiatives related to self-certification of origin with FTA partners based on a set of common operating guidelines.

Uniformity of documents required for shipments using multi-modes of transport.

Streamlined procedures and elimination of unnecessary and inconsistent paperwork through interactive digitized customs platform.

Cooperation with regional forwarders to enable seamless, efficient and cost effective door to door delivery of goods by improving the clearance of regulated goods at the border.

AEO scheme to increase supply chain security whilst offering advantages in terms of improved efficiency by reducing burdensome customs documentation and procedures.

Agreement that certificates of origin with non-substantive discrepancies will be sufficient for duty free claims.

Common rules providing for blanket annual certificates of origin that are incumbent on the exporter to notify the national agency on any material change in the composition of the export product.

Robust, uniform, and transparent dispute resolution mechanism in the event of a disagreement between the importer and customs.

What APEC has done:

CTI/MAG successfully completed the APEC Self-Certification of Origin Capacity Building program that was adopted in 2010. Three in-economy self-certification workshops were held in Manila, the Philippines on 10-11 February; Banda Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam on 4-5 April and Ha Noi, Viet Nam on 28-29 July. MAG to consider in 2012 possible next steps to build on the momentum generated by these workshops, including possible use of targeted case studies.

MAG agreed on the desirability of expanding the scope and functionality of the APEC Website on Tariff and Rules of Origin (ROOs) (WebTR).

The electronic certificate of origin (ECO) project has been successfully implemented between two member economies since May 2010.

ECSG held a workshop on Supply Chain Connectivity: e-Commerce as a Main Driver and Integration Tool in San Francisco on 19 September to discuss ways for improving the “soft infrastructure” of supply chain by e-commerce tools implementation.

Next Steps:

Encourage the adoption of PCS systems across the APEC region.

Economies have successfully realized savings and reduced documents, proving there are viable options that can be rolled out throughout the APEC region. Work towards standardization by identifying practices that can be replicated in other economies.

Economies currently are focused on internal harmonization as opposed to cross economy harmonization, but collaborating to establish a vision for the future of the APEC region will help reduce future integration costs. Private sector should support a regional approach to a harmonized approach.

Continue to support the development of a Next Generation Interactive APEC Tariff Database to simplify access to tariff and RoO information.

Renew focus on Implementation of AEO Mutual Recognition Schemes

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Chokepoint #6: Underdeveloped multi-modal transport capabilities Impact on Business:

83.7% of respondents of business leaders find inadequate capacity of multi-modal transportation a significant barrier to trade, and 86.0% of believe that inadequate connectivity of multi -modal transportation is a significant barrier to trade.

Inefficiencies in connectivity can create real costs to the transportation of goods.

The multitude of regulations and tariffs between different economies have created a scattered mess of custom rules and trade barriers.

Standardization is seen as a key method to remedy the issues, but standardization is a slow and difficult process. PCS and ICT systems can create a workaround.

ICTs and PCS systems can help automate the process to meet current regulatory rules and allow companies to make better business decisions.


A harmonized legal environment for multimodal transport to ensure uniform liability regime that protects the interest of all stakeholders

Support for aviation liberalization

Best practices on better connectivity between marine and land.

Regional business plans addressing identified flaws and gaps.

Dialogues on sharing multi-modal transport experience and increased cooperation between developed and emerging economies.

What APEC has done:

Work is underway to implement the Supply Chain Visibility (SCV) Initiative in SCSC by recommending a set of standards to APEC members for the purpose of the realization of the SCV.

Explore further work on air transportation in the APEC region to meet Asia-Pacific supply-chain, business and economic requirements.

Project Proposal: “Application of navigation systems in monitoring and optimizing management of multi-modal transportation”

Provide training in management of security, safety and emerging technology in intermodal transportation and supply chain systems

Security monitoring model and network for regional supply chain with a particular focus on food security

Next Steps:

Support standardization by identifying practices that can be replicated in other economies.

Encourage the adoption and implementation of compatible ICT systems by acting as the central resource on this topic for the 21 economies.

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Chokepoint #7: Variations in cross-border standards and regulations Impact on Business: The complexity of standards and regulations in other economies causes anxiety to businesses in emerging economies and thereby deterring participation. Those who do participate are incurring redundant costs related to compliance with requirements that are similar to those in their home economy.

77.3% of business leaders feel inconsistent standards and regulations across economies to be a significant barrier to trade. Costs associated with product re-design, building administrative system, maintaining quality control, testing, and certification.

Higher up-front costs related to market entry barriers and higher marginal costs related to maintaining quality standards.

Costs related to conformity (i.e. product inspections)

Market distortion related to pricing, causing inefficiency in resource allocation.

Reduced capacity to innovate and adapt.


Exploration of how measures, such as faster visa issuance, can help facilitate the movement of professionals across the APEC region and establish best practices and benchmarks.

Standardized transport regulations to prevent implementation of regulations that are counteractive to trade facilitation.

An APEC wide MRA on international standards.

Free movement of service suppliers to carry out repairs and support services without requiring the need to establish local presence.

Extend the APEC Business Travel Card to include non-APEC economies

Harmonized secure trade initiatives and supply chains security measures under the WCO SAFE Framework that reflects the appropriate balance between risk management and trade facilitation.

What APEC has done: The following actions will be taken by 2013:

Develop, use, or strengthen processes, mechanisms, or bodies to enable a whole of government approach in the development of regulations, including coordination across regulatory, standards, and trade agencies.

Develop, use, or strengthen mechanisms for assessing the impact of regulations, which involves effective and consistent use of the tools and best practices for developing new regulations and reviewing existing regulations.

Implement the principles related to public consultation of the 2005 APEC-OECD Integrated Checklist on Regulatory Reform section on regulatory policy and the 2004 Leaders’ Statement to Implement the APEC Transparency Standards.

Next Steps:

Highlight the commercial impact to APEC economies due to protectionist policies.

ABAC has developed a publication that takes a sectoral approach to identifying a framework for regulatory coherence in APEC. This publication highlights the impact of regulatory coherence on businesses. Continued input into this document from additional companies will improve its breadth and make it more relevant to the APEC process.

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Chokepoint #8: Lack of regional cross-border customs-transit arrangements.

Impact on Business:

79.6% of business leaders see lack of transit arrangements as a significant barrier to trade. A lack of trust between economies results in unnecessary and redundant customs clearance procedures.

Reducing the differences in customs clearance procedures within the region can increase the likelihood of individual economies using customs transit agreements that are standardized across multiple economies


Regulatory improvements to reduce customs procedures

Third party arbiters of allocation of profit resulting from cross-border trade for the transit economy

Harmonized border transit agreements among member economies to avoid conflicting and overlapping components.

Specific queues for empty vehicles or vehicles in transit.

What APEC has done:

At CTI1, seven impediments that companies operating in the APEC region faced in cross-border customs-transit arrangements were identified. At CTI2, the Committee took note of the compilation of suggested approaches in addressing the impediments, based on industry feedback and inputs from economies.

SCCP completed a questionnaire on the treatment of transit by a non-party for application of preferential treatment, including how and which documents are required for this compliance at the customs administration of the importing economy.

CTI took note of the progress in developing a set of Customs-Transit Guidelines for APEC FTAs and looks forward to its completion in 2012. The objective of the guidelines is to develop a common understanding (not only for APEC Customs Administrations but also for trade operators), concerning the most suitable way of regulating direct transit of goods with a view to claiming preferential tariff treatment.

Next Steps:

Promote standardization - this will help decrease the differences between economies and move them towards a unified set of procedures.

Work towards standardization by identifying practices that can be replicated in other economies.

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Document: SDWG 32-031 Draft: FIRST Source: ABAC Canada Date: 13 July 2012 Meeting: Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Meeting Document Summary Sheet Template

Document Title: Energy security: investments in renewable energy development

Purpose: For consideration

Issue: Policies to promotion investments in renewable energy development

Background: In the 2011 Updated APEC Energy Security Framework and other subsequent discussions, ABAC affirmed that it was important for APEC economies to diversify its energy sources and reduce its fossil fuel dependencies for both security and sustainability reasons. Natural gas has been identified as clean transition fuel to renewables. One of ABAC’s energy security objectives for 2012 is to identify and develop recommendations for APEC governments to facilitate the development of renewable energy. In ABAC discussions on integrated power generation projects/proposals that include renewable sources (NEAREST and ASEAN Power Grid), the challenges identified included local social and political concerns; cross-border regulatory and institutional arrangements, such as taxation, tariffs and third party access; and access to finance and financing modalities. The following two presentations by the ADB and ABAC Canada are for information and consideration by the SDWG on the issue of policies or mechanisms that can facilitate a greater level of regional investments in renewables:

1. The ADB presentation will touch on the bank’s experience in renewable energy investments and on the programs/mechanisms they employ to support renewable energy projects in Asia

2. ABAC Canada’s presentation focuses on financing mechanisms from North America

including renewable energy certificates (RECs) and mandatory carbon markets


Promote open and fair markets based on a transparent and predictable environment of laws and regulations which are critical for additional clean and renewable energy investments. Clear incentives can further encourage consumers, companies and investors to invest in a low-carbon

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future.

- Adopt a collaborative bi-sector framework combined with clear terms of investment and regulatory regimes for public-private partnership innovations to address energy security concerns. ABAC believes that high-level cooperation and a regular exchange of information is essential to resolve cross-border energy supply and demand concerns in a timely manner

- Expand policies to diversify the energy mix and sustain investments in the development of clean and renewable energy sources

- Create financial mechanisms to encourage and support new investments renewables

- Promote strong investment treaties that create secure, predictable and non-discriminatory legal environments that will encourage investment in energy projects.

Decision Points: Endorse recommendations

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Document: SDWG 32-027 Draft: FIFTH Source: ABAC Japan Date: 17 July 2012 Meeting: Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Meeting Document Summary Sheet

Document Title: EGS and Energy efficiency

Purpose: Discussion

Issue: Energy-efficient goods are the key to achieving the Honolulu Declaration

Background:

・In the Honolulu Declaration, APEC Leaders agreed to develop APEC list of environmental goods in 2012. - Aspire to reduce APEC’s aggregate energy intensity by 45 percent by 2035 - Promote energy efficiency by taking specific steps related to transport, buildings, power grids,

jobs, knowledge sharing, and education - Low-Carbon Model Town - In 2012, economies will work to develop an APEC list of environmental goods. APEC is

resolved to reduce by the end of 2015 our applied tariff rates to 5% or less

・ Based on discussions at ABAC2, ABAC Japan presents latest information on energy-efficient goods:

- To achieve the Honolulu Declaration, we must recognize the importance of energy efficiency. - Electrical equipment has made great strides in improving energy efficiency. - In case of electrical appliances: a. Latest technology halving power consumption → Serves to reduce number of new power

plants b. Energy-efficient appliances are manufactured across the APEC region - Incorporating energy efficient goods and components in the EGS list to which lower tariff is

applicable will benefit the public as well as manufacturers in the region, creating a win-win situation.


ABAC urges APEC economies to implement the Honolulu Declaration where leaders agreed to work to develop in 2012 an APEC list of environmental goods and services in which to reduce, by the end of 2015, applied tariff rates to 5% or less. The list that will be developed by September 2012 in Vladivostok at the AMM, will become the basis for all EGS products.

Decision Points: Endorse the recommendations above.

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17 July, 2012

Haruki Ogawa

Panasonic Corporation

Importance of Energy Efficient Products

2

APEC Honolulu Declaration (Green Growth)

Improvement of energy efficiency of products is indispensable

to push forward APEC Honolulu Declaration.

In 2012, economies will work to develop an APEC list of environmental

goods that directly and positively contribute to our green growth and

sustainable development objectives, on which we are resolved to reduce

by the end of 2015 our applied tariff rates to 5% or less.

We will also take the following steps to promote our green growth goals:

• Aspire to reduce APEC's aggregate energy intensity* by 45 percent by

2035.

• Promote energy efficiency by taking specific steps related to transport,

buildings, power grids, jobs, knowledge sharing, and education in support

of energy-smart low-carbon communities.

• Incorporate low-emissions development strategies into our economic

growth plans and leverage APEC to push forward this agenda, including

through the Low-Carbon Model Town and other projects.

*Energy intensity = Energy Consumption Volume / GDP

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‘90 ‘05 ‘25 ‘50

Global CO2 emission forecast

Req

uire

d re

du

ctio

n

48 b

illion

ton

s

Peak and

decline (Shift from

increase to

decrease)

Developed

economies

Emerging

economies

Emissions in 2005

(27 billion tons)

Assumption of no actions taken from 2005 (62 billion tons)

50% reduction scenario

(14 billion tons)

*IEA Energy Technology Perspectives 2010

(CO

2 em

issio

ns)

(Year) ‘11

38% Energy Efficiency

17% Renewables

19% CCS(CO2 Capture & Storage)

6% Nuclear

20% Fuel Switching

CO2 Emission Amount =

Energy Consumption

Emission Coefficient Ｘ

Energy efficiency is the most significant technology for reducing

CO2 emissions.

Technologies for Reducing CO2 Emissions

under IEA’s Scenario*

Technologies

4

Energy Efficient Products Are Highly Desired

Energy efficiency labelling systems are remarkably expanding

throughout the world (mandatory or voluntary).

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5

60-80% of energy consumption can be reduced.

Products

LED Lighting

Equipment

Liquid-crystal

Display

Inverter

Refrigerator

Reduction

ratio

of electricity

consumption

Silica bulb

⇒LED lighting

Equipment CRT⇒LCD

Non-inverter

⇒Inverter

Approx.

80% improved

Approx.

67% improved*

(32 inches Diag.)

Approx.

60% improved* (401-450 L)

*Energy saving Products Catalog 2011 Winter Issue, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Japan

Examples of Energy Efficient Appliances

Based on

Panasonic Products

Inverter Air

Conditioner

Non-inverter

⇒Inverter

Up to

80% improved

Measurement result

described as follows

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A couple of benefits of dissemination of the

energy efficient products focusing on inverter

air conditioners are expected.

Remarkable reduction of energy consumption in

each economy

⇒ Environmental and infrastructural benefit

Monetary effects to many APEC economies as

manufactures and traders

⇒ Economic and social benefit

Expected Benefits of Efficient Appliances

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Inverter technology can optimize compressor motor speed

by applying fine tuned electric power of any frequency or voltage.

Advantages of Air Conditioner’s Inverter Technology

Inverter circuit

Compressor (motor)

Ap

plie

d e

lectric

po

we

r Time

Inverter Non-inverter (on-off control)

ON

OＦＦ

ON

OFF

ON

OＦＦ

ON

Outdoor Unit

Inverter Air Conditioner Features of Inverter Air Conditioner

Quick response and

low fluctuation

Low energy consumption

Control motor

Indoor Unit

Time

Inverter Non-inverter

Ind

oo

r tem

pe

ratu

re

Preset temperature

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Joint Project of Vietnam and Japan

to Verify Performance of Energy Efficient Products

Purpose Promote dissemination of inverter controlled heat pump equipments*,

to contribute to sustainable growth in Vietnam.

Enlarge acknowledgement of Vietnam’s government and consumers

that inverter air conditioners have environmental superiorities.

Framework Project under METI and Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide (JASE-W)

Japan： Mitsubishi Corporation, Panasonic,

Vietnam: Hanoi University of Technology (HUT),

Energy Conservation Center (ECC) of Ho Chi Minh City

Activities (2009-2012)

Toshiba Carrier, Sharp, Mitsubishi Electric,

Daikin, Heat Pump & Thermal Storage Technology Center of Japan

Actual condition survey on usage of appliances (2009)

Measurement and verification in residences and

the testing room in HUT (2010-2011)

*Air conditioners, Refrigerators, etc.

Workshops in Hanoi (2012)

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Comparison of newly installed inverter air conditioners and

conventional non-inverter ones in various use and ambient conditions.

[1] Measurement results in living residences (in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City)

⇒ Inverter air conditioners can reduce up to 80% of energy consumption compared to non-inverter ones.

Results of the Experiments(1)

Implementation

Site

Reduction ratio

of power

consumption

Organization

in charge

Hanoi Up to 60％ HUT

Ho Chi Minh

City Up to 80％ ECC

Measurement results in living residences

10

20%

50%

Results of the Experiments(2)

[2] Measurement results in testing room of HUT

Comparison of the latest inverter and non-inverter air conditioners in two

kinds of cooling load condition.

⇒ Inverter air conditioners can reduce about 20% (cooling load 91%), about 50% (cooling load 50%) of energy consumption compared to

non-inverter ones.

Measurement results in testing room of HUT

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Estimated Effects by Inverter Air Conditioners

***Assumed 0.3GW of capacity

and 80% of operation rate.

Reduction amount in 2020 is estimated about 6,000-12,000 GWh/year and

accounts for 12% of total energy consumption in Vietnam in 2010.

It corresponds to electricity produced by 3-6 thermal power generators***

Estimation of pay-back time of the price difference between inverter and

non-inverter air conditioners due to the reduction of power bill*

Pay-back time is estimated at 2 years or less.

It means that inverter air conditioners are more cost-effective.

Estimation of energy consumption reduction by the dissemination of inverter

air conditioners in Vietnam** ** Estimated on the base of the data in the report by Mitsubishi UFJ Security.

Assumed that power consumptions of inverter air conditioners and

non-inverter ones are 0.5kW and 1.0kW

Year

Estimated energy consumption reduction

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020

En

erg

y C

on

su

mp

tion

(GW

h/y

ea

r)

Non-Inverter 100% in stock

Inverter 100% in stock

Inverter 50% in stock 6,000-12,000 GWh/year

of reduction amount

in 2020,

which corresponds to

2.5-5 Mt-CO2

*Assumed 60 US dollars of price difference and

6 US cents/kWh of power bill.

Compressors

Motors

Vietnam China Malaysia Thailand Indonesia

15% 30% 30% 10% 30%

3-4% Free 10% Free-5% Free

Free 5-7.5% 3%

5-12% Free 1-10% 10% 3%

Components

Global Supply Chain for Air- Conditioners

Worldwide markets

Finished product assembly

Intermediate commodities Main production economies

CompressorsChina, Indonesia,

Malaysia, Thailand

Heat exchangers Indonesia

MFN Tariff Rates of Air Conditioners and Components

Main production economies

Motors

China, Indonesia

Malaysia, Singapore

Thailand

Cross flow fans Thailand

Panels Singapore, Thailand

Remote controls Malaysia, Thailand

IC chips

Chinese Taipei, China,

Indonesia, Japan,

Korea, Malaysia,

Philippines, Singapore,

USA, Vietnam, EU

Main production economies

Air conditioners

Australia, Chinese Taipei,

China, Indonesia, ,

Malaysia, Russia,

Singapore, USA,

France, Germany, India, Italy,

Spain, Sweden, UAE, UK

Source: World Tariff

Source: The Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association (JEMA)

exchangers 10%

Air conditioners

Heat 25%/ Free

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Summary

Energy efficient products (e.g. inverter air conditioners)

have made significant technological advances and effectively

reduce power consumption.

The dissemination of energy efficient products will decrease

electricity consumption and accordingly it will contribute to

reduce CO2 emissions.

Many APEC economies can obtain the economic benefit

through manufacturing and trading energy efficient products

and their related components.

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Thank you for your attention

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HCMC, 13 October 2011

REPORT ON RESULTS OF PROJECT

“ EXPERIMENT IN HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR CONDITIONER”

Measurement Equipment (Data Logger)


Project Overview

(1) Measurement of Existing Non-Inverter Air Conditioner Measure the Electric Power Consumption, Room Temperature, Outside Temperature For 2 – 3 Weeks

(3) Measurement of New Inverter Air Conditioner Measure the Electric Power Consumption, Room Temperature, Outside Temperature For 2 – 3 Weeks

(2) Remove the Existing Non-Inverter Air Conditioner and Install New Inverter Air Conditioner

Measurement at 10 Households in Danang

Verify the advantage of Inverter Air Conditioner - Compare the new Inverter AC with Existing Non-INV AC

- Actual Field Survey

Aug. 1 /2011

Aug. 8

Aug. 15

Aug. 22

Aug. 29

Sept.5

Sept.12

Sept.19

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Outside Temperature

Room Temperature


Electric Power Consumption

Measurement System overview

Electric Power Consumption (Electric Current Sensor)

Measurement Equipment (Data Logger) REMOTE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM 2300 series HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION

Temperature Sensor

Measurement Equipment

- Measurement equipment & measured data

Exterior of households

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