To promote

• South Africa as an investment destination with countries in the Asia Pacific region and to promote trade and economic cooperation with South African companies.

To provide

• Added business value to members and to facilitate and encourage South African business interests and opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.
• A network in the Asia Pacific to facilitate and support Asians wishing to do business in South Africa and vice versa.
• A database for member s to share and improve communications, as well as to co-ordinate business and networking activities in the region.
• A source of business and cultural intelligence for the Asian region that will be available for all members and associations as well as affiliated organisations.

Together with already established local chambers in the region, including the South Africa China Business Association (SACBA),South Africa Thai Chamber of Commerce (SATCC), the South Africa Singapore Business Association (SASBA) and the South African Business Chamber in Korea (SABCK), APSACC provides a wealth of business experience and knowledge not only for South African companies with operations in the region, but also for Asian companies wishing to do business in South Africa or with South African companies.