TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (OTC Bulletin Board: AWRCF) ("APWC" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of wire and cable products for the telecommunications and electric-power industries in selected Asia-Pacific markets, today announced that its common shares will commence trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol "APWC" starting April 29, 2011.

The listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market is an important step in raising the Company's standing within the investment community.  APWC expects the NASDAQ listing to increase its exposure to institutions and funds, as well as improve its general visibility to all categories of investors.

On this occasion, the Company is honored to join one of the world's largest and most prestigious exchanges. APWC would also like to take the opportunity to thank its other stakeholders -- its employees, suppliers, and loyal customers -- for their ongoing support. The Company believes that this listing enhances its prospects of enjoying further success in the future.

About Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of telecommunications and power cable and enameled wire products in the Asia Pacific region, primarily in Singapore, Thailand, Australia and China. For more information on APWCC, visit http://www.apwcc.com. Information on the Company's Web site or any other Web site does not constitute a portion of this release.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of the Company and its subsidiary companies. These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "expects" or similar expressions. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors other than as required under the securities laws. The Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

SOURCE Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited

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