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Where is the Headquarter of the Asian Pacific Postal Union?
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Correct answer: Bangkok
Explanation: The Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) has its headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Established in 1962 under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). ▪️ It is a specialised agency of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). ▪️ Works to promote cooperation among Asia-Pacific countries in postal services. ▪️ 32 member countries including India, Japan, China, and Australia. ▪️ India is an active member and participates in postal reforms. ▪️ Focus on modernising postal networks with digital integration. ▪️ Encourages e-commerce facilitation and postal financial services. ▪️ Plays a role in regional postal policy harmonisation.