Consider the following pairs:
| Organization | Location of Headquarters |
| 1. Asian Development Bank | Tokyo |
| 2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation | Singapore |
| 3. Association of South East Asian Nations | Bangkok |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 only
Explanation
Pair 1 is incorrect
- Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a financial institution established in 1966. It has its headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
Pair 2 is correct
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a premier, 21-member inter-governmental forum established in 1989 to promote free trade, economic growth, and regional integration across the Pacific Rim. Headquartered in Singapore, it represents ~62% of world GDP.
Pair 3 is incorrect
- The ASEAN Headquarters in South Jakarta, Indonesia.
