Asean Economic Community
Singapore: Benefits of integration still far off for businesses
Regional governments will reach a milestone at the end of this year, when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is launched - at least in name. Ten Asean papers of the Asia News Network report on sentiments within their countries for the AEC as the deadline nears in this special report.
Indonesia: Time for SMEs to toughen up
As the largest economy in South-east Asia, Indonesia has a lot at stake in the full implementation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) by the year end.
Thailand: Full steam ahead towards regional integration
Big Thai corporate names like Bangkok Bank, Charoen Pokphand Foods, Siam Cement Group and Thai Beverage - all representing different industries - share a similar view that the domestic economy is becoming too small, and are venturing overseas to take advantage of growth opportunities that the Asean Economic Community (AEC) has to offer.
The Philippines: Getting ready for challenges, expansion
From the perspective of the Philippines, it is a game changer, maybe the biggest in Asia since China joined the World Trade Organisation in 2001.
Vietnam: Worrying about small firms
HANOI • Small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam have paid little attention to the nearing formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
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Singapore: Benefits of integration still far off for businesses
Regional governments will reach a milestone at the end of this year, when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is launched - at least in name. Ten Asean papers of the Asia News Network report on sentiments within their countries for the AEC as the deadline nears in this special report.
Indonesia: Time for SMEs to toughen up
As the largest economy in South-east Asia, Indonesia has a lot at stake in the full implementation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) by the year end.
Thailand: Full steam ahead towards regional integration
Big Thai corporate names like Bangkok Bank, Charoen Pokphand Foods, Siam Cement Group and Thai Beverage - all representing different industries - share a similar view that the domestic economy is becoming too small, and are venturing overseas to take advantage of growth opportunities that the Asean Economic Community (AEC) has to offer.
The Philippines: Getting ready for challenges, expansion
From the perspective of the Philippines, it is a game changer, maybe the biggest in Asia since China joined the World Trade Organisation in 2001.
Vietnam: Worrying about small firms
HANOI • Small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam have paid little attention to the nearing formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
