Taking Posts into the Future
ASIAN-PACIFIC POSTAL UNION
The Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) is a specialized intergovernmental organization comprising 32 member countries committed to fostering regional cooperation, enhancing postal infrastructure, and advancing the role of postal services across the Asia-Pacific. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, APPU is a Regional Union of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Its primary purpose is to extend, facilitate, and improve postal relations among its members, while promoting collaboration and mutual assistance in the development of postal services throughout the region.
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FROM SECRETARY-GENERAL’S DESK
MAY 2026
Greetings from the Asian-Pacific Postal Union!
As May progresses, I would like to share some reflections on key
developments that have a significant bearing on our collective work across the region.
The postal sector is undergoing a period of structural transition, driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce, digital transformation, and the emerging impact of artificial intelligence. In this context, it is increasingly clear that transformation cannot be driven by technology alone. As a labour-intensive service sector facing growing competition and rising customer expectations, the postal sector must pursue change through a balanced combination of institutional reform, market-oriented approaches, and technological capability. More