Full Description
This book is an introduction to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), the economic community founded by Southeast Asian nations. It provides both economic profiles of the member nations and an explanation of the Community itself. This book also discusses the impact of China on the AEC. The book is a starting point for research into the region or into any member country, whether for academic or for business purposes. With over 170 tables and figures as well as an abundance of historical facts, the book offers data-based insights.
Contents
1. Southeast Asia and the AEC, an Introduction.- 2. The Philippines.- 3. The Vietnamese Economy at the Crossroads.- 4. Thailand.- 5. Malaysia: Trade, Foreign Direct Investment and Regional Integration.- 6. Singapore: Working Towards Prosperity.- 7. Indonesia: Choosing between the Privileged and Prosperity.- 8. Brunei Darussalam, a Country Profile.- 9. Cambodia: Growth with a Red Flag.- 10. Laos in Need of Bolder Reforms for AEC Integration.- 11. Myanmar: On a Bumpy Road of Transition.- 12. China and the ASEAN Economies: Interdependence and Rivalry.- 13. ASEAN's Economic Community: ASEAN Way or Beijing's Way?.- 14. Conclusion: The ASEAN Economic Community.
