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Push for deeper economic integration, urges OECD

Report calls for action on single market and support for Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar

Published Fri, Nov 20, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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Kuala Lumpur

ASEAN must push harder for deeper economic integration, with growth in the region tipped to ease in the coming years, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a report released as the 10 leaders of the regional grouping kicked off their 27th summit on Friday.

Titled "Economic Outlook for South-east Asia, China and India 2016 - Enhancing Regional Ties", the annual report said current efforts were still not enough to achieve integration targets, "despite important and positive achievements".

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