APVU is named Asia Pacific Vegan Union since 14 December 2019, formerly named Asia Pacific Vegetarian Union (named "The Asian Vegetarian Union (AVU) " until 2013) was founded in January 1999 by a committee of representatives from several countries during the 33rd World Vegetarian Congress held in Chiang Mai, Thailand (see History). The founding members and Past Presidents are below:
The late Mr Jashu Bhai Shah of India
Prof. Maitree Suttajit of Chiangmai, Thailand
Prof. Duo Li of Hangzhou, China
Dr Susianto Tseng of Indonesia
Dr P Vythilingam of Malaysia
Prof Dr. Prathan Wongwangpaisarn (Henry Chow 周鸿仁教授博士)
APVU Office Bearers 2019-2021
President |
Asok Kumar This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of India |
Vice President |
Shara Ng This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of Hong Kong, China |
Secretary |
Raj Kumar This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of Malaysia |
Treasurer |
Sansan Ching This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of Hong Kong, China |