The ASEAN Confederation of Employers (ACE) was established and represented by Employers’ Organisations in ASEAN, to optimize liaison, co-operation and representation in the fields of labour and social legislation, industrial relations and practices. On 25th November 1978 in Singapore, the 5 founding members, APINDO, ECOP, ECOT, MEF and SNEF, firmly supporting the fundamental objectives of ASEAN in its pursuits of effective measure for regional economic co-operation, declared their agreement to unite and establish the ASEAN Confederation of Employers. On 16 February 2004, the Cambodian Federation of Employers & Business Associations (CAMFEBA) became a member of ACE. The affairs of ACE are governed and administered by a Board of Directors comprising a duly authorized representative from each member. (A) To foster the solidarity and development of Employers' Organisations in the region. (B) To safeguard and promote the interests of ASEAN employers. (C) To collate and disseminate information on legislative changes and general developments in the fields of labour, social and economic matters, which are likely to affect the interests of employers. (D) To foster closer relations and co-operation between and among the members, and to render mutual assistance in matters of common interest. (E) To maintain closer relations and co-operation with regional and international organizations having similar aims and objectives. (F) To promote harmonious industrial relations, help maintain peace, and encourage improved productivity. (G) To co-ordinate the views of members and to represent their views at regional and international levels. Copyright © ASEAN Confederation Of Employers.