Webcast Alert: Meet The Portfolio Manager Interview

NEW YORK, March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Asia Pacific Fund (NYSE: APB) announces the following Webcast:

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be available for replay at http://www.investorcalendar.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=156800 or http://www.investorcalendar.com/

The Asia Pacific Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "APB." The investment objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in equity securities in the Asia Pacific countries (excluding Japan). The Fund is managed by Baring Asset Management (Asia) Limited. For further information on The Asia Pacific Fund, please call our toll free line at 1-888-4-ASIA-PAC or visit www.asiapacificfund.com Profile date: 11/21/03

SOURCE The Asia Pacific Fund