12 Nov 2018
Source: ASEAN Secretariat News
Fourth Issue of ASEAN Economic Integration Brief Released
JAKARTA – 12 November 2018 – The fourth issue of the ASEAN Economic Integration Brief (AEIB) is released in time for the 33rd ASEAN Summit.
The ASEAN Secretariat is pleased to announce the publication of the fourth issue of our ASEAN Economic Integration Brief (AEIB). First launched in June 2017, the AEIB has been providing periodic updates on the progress of ASEAN economic integration, as well as global and regional developments relevant to ASEAN.
Consistent with the overall theme of Singapore’s 2018 ASEAN Chairmanship, the key message of this issue is that resiliency and innovation are not only crucial for ASEAN to navigate global and regional challenges, but also to transform these challenges into opportunities to further deepen and seize the benefits of economic integration in the region.
The issue features three thematic articles. In the special feature article, H.E. Mr. Chan Chun Sing, the Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore and Chair of the ASEAN Economic Ministers 2018, highlights the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) agenda under the Singapore’s 2018 ASEAN Chairmanship. The second article, by Allan Bollard, the Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat, highlights APEC main agenda under the Papua New Guinea’s inaugural APEC chairmanship this year. Lastly, the third article contributed by Choi Shing Kwok, the Director of ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute of Singapore, looks into the need for a speedy conclusion of the Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA), which would bring benefits for businesses, consumers, and travellers alike.
This issue also includes regular sections on regional economic outlook, updates on the AEC, and the latest ASEAN statistics. A centre-fold infographic illustrating ASEAN in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is also included.
The ASEAN Economic Integration Brief is produced by the ASEAN Integration Monitoring Directorate (AIMD) of the ASEAN Secretariat. For further information, contact: AIMD@asean.org.