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Geopolitical Stability and Reducing Inequality Essential for ASEAN Economic Growth

Regional peace and stability are essential for ASEAN’s strong macroeconomic outlook and long-term growth Investing in infrastructure and human capital can improve regional integration and economic growth Reducing persistent income inequality will require private-sector innovation as well as structural reforms For more information on the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2014: http://wef.ch/ea14 Metro Manila, Philippines …

East Asia Joins Forces to Tap Deep Regional Tourism Potential

Greater regional integration, a single visa and across-the-board standards in the tourism sector are expected to boost trade in ASEAN by 10%-20% Myanmar says it is committed to boosting intra-regional trade with a common visa for ASEAN nationals to be made available in 2014 The travel and tourism sector offers a transitioning Myanmar an important …