Preface

The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) was officially launched with the signing of the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint in 2007, based on a set of principles outlined in the 1997 document, ASEAN Vision 2020. The AEC’s fundamental goals are to foster economic integration, promote economic competitiveness, and ensure more equitable economic development among member states. Since the Blueprint was signed, considerable progress has been made in implementing the AEC’s objectives. Although a number of observers question whether all measures will be fully in place by the AEC’s official launch date of 31 December 2015, the AEC will have an impact on the ASEAN member states—an impact that will continue to grow in the coming years after implementation.

Temas relacionados(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Myanmar