Greetings from the Asian-Pacific Postal Union!

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in a range of thoughtful conversations — across our region and beyond. While each of our member countries continues to navigate its own path, the questions we face are strikingly similar: How do we structure reforms that are fit for the future? How can we accelerate transformation while staying true to our service ethos? And how do we build resilient, responsive systems in an era of shifting user expectations? The month of June often brings a subtle shift in rhythm — one that encourages both reflection and preparation. It’s a moment to pause, take stock of how far we’ve come, and renew our focus on what lies ahead. I hope it offers us opportunity to reconnect with our goals and priorities. What stood out most to me in these exchanges was the spirit of reinvention that many of the members are embracing. Some are advancing partnerships to extend financial access; others are focusing on cross-border capabilities or modernizing operational frameworks to deliver better, faster, and more reliably. These efforts, while not without their challenges, speak volumes about the commitment and adaptability of our region. At the APPU Bureau, we remain closely attuned to these shifts. One of our key focus areas is facilitating meaningful knowledge sharing across the Union. In that spirit, our international staff have been working on a series of original articles, grounded in desk research, that touch on emerging priorities for the postal sector. Topics include innovations in last-mile delivery, strengthening EMS services, the postal role in digital inclusion and socio-economic development, as well as evolving perspectives on the Universal Service Obligation and postal regulatory reforms. We look forward to sharing the first set of these articles soon on the Knowledge Centre portal of the APPU website — and continuing with more in the months to come. This month is also one of active preparation. On 6 June, we held the Local Executive Council Meeting of the APPC, reviewing academic progress and refining upcoming plans. And of course, much of our energy is now focused on the upcoming 2025 APPU Executive Council Meeting in Ulaanbaatar. We’re working closely with our colleagues at Mongol Post to ensure that everything – from logistical arrangements to documentation — is in place for a productive and inclusive meeting. I’m grateful for their wholehearted commitment and look forward to welcoming many of you there. Warm regards, Meanwhile, training activities at the Asian-Pacific Postal College (APPC) continue with great momentum. Our current courses on operations and international mail accounting are not just capacity-building exercises — they are part of our broader effort to build a shared base of practical knowledge for the region.