Purpose and Establishment

The Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Associations (FAPRA) was established in 1983 with the aim of fostering collaboration among retail associations across the Asia-Pacific region. Its objectives include discussing common challenges, promoting information exchange, and strengthening mutual understanding, thereby contributing to the development of commerce, enhancing the status of retailers, and improving the quality of life for citizens in the region. In October 1989, following the 4th Asian Retailers Convention & Exhibition held in Singapore, FAPRA was formally institutionalized as an organization, solidifying its role in uniting retail associations throughout the Asia-Pacific.

FAPRA Member Countries and Regions

18 countries and regions in the Asia-Pacific region (in alphabetical order) China, Chinese Taipei, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

FAPRA Member Associations

• Retailers Association of India (RAI)

  URL:https://www.rai.net.in/

• Indonesian Retail Merchants Association (APRINDO)

  URL:http://www.aprindo.org/

• Korea Retailers Association (KRA)

• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic

  URL:http://www.en.cci.kg

• Singapore Retailers Association (SRA)

  URL:https://www.sra.org.sg/

• Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA)

  URL:https://slra.lk/

• Thai Retailer Association (TRA)

  URL:http://thairetailers.com/

• China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC)

• Retailers Association of Chinese Taipei (RACT)

  URL:http://www.ract.org.tw/en/index.html

• Japan Retailers Association (JRA)

  URL:https://japan-retail.or.jp/english/

• Retail NZ (incorporated)

  URL:https://retail.kiwi

• Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA)

  URL: https://www.mra.com.my

• Myanmar Retailers Association (MMRA)

  URL:http://www.mmramyanmar.com

• Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MNCCI)

  URL:http://www.mongolchamber.mn

• Fiji Retailers Association (FRA)

  FAX:679-380-2431

• Philippine Retailers Association (PRA)

  URL:http://www.philretailers.com

• Association of Vietnam Retailers (AVR)

  URL:https://hiephoibanle.com.vn/

• Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKRMA )

  URL:http://www.hkrma.org

FAPRA Board of Council

Chairman

Mr. Nadarajah Muralee Prakash
Chairman, Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA)

Vice Chairmen

Mr. Hirofumi Nomoto
Chairman, Japan Retailers Association (JRA)
Mr. Solihin
Chairman, Indonesian Retail Merchants Association (APRINDO/IRMA)

Honorary Secretary

Datuk Andrew Lim Tatt Keong, J.P
President, Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA)

Honorary Treasurer

Ms. Michelle Oon
Honorary Treasurer, Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA)

Council Members

Mr. Jiang Ming
Vice Chairman & Honorary Treasurer, China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC)
Mr. Roberto S. Claudio
President, Philippine Retailers Association (PRA)
Mr. Keunmoo Chang
Vice President, Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)
Mr. Nath Vongphanich
President, Thai Retailers Association (TRA)

Key Activities of FAPRA

One of FAPRA’s flagship initiatives is the biennial Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention & Exhibition (APRCE) which provides opportunities for FAPRA members to learn from experts as well as enjoy meeting and establishing relationships with counterparts from around the region.

To recognize outstanding achievements in the retail sector within the Asia-Pacific region, the FAPRA Awards were established in 2009. These awards are presented during the APRCE to honor member companies that have demonstrated excellence in various aspects of retailing.

Permanent Secretariat

Initially, FAPRA's secretariat responsibilities rotated among member countries. Subsequently, the China General Chamber of Commerce and the Philippine Retailers Association served as the permanent secretariat. Currently, the Indonesian Retail Merchants Association and the Sri Lanka Retailers Association jointly manage the secretariat on an interim basis, with support from the Executive Director of the Thai Retailers Association, who serves as the Caretaker Secretary.

https://www.fapra.net/