Push for deeper economic integration, urges OECD
Report calls for action on single market and support for Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar
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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