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This R&D provides resources on the ASEAN Community, a formal community created on Sunday to bolster economic activity in Southeast Asia. The ten-member bloc, which generate $2.6 trillion in yearly economic activity, reached an agreement over greater political, social, and economic integration that should provide for freer trade and capital movement throughout the region. The ultimate goal will be to lower tariff rates to zero and make it easier for skilled professionals such as doctors, architects, and accountants to practice their craft in member states.
Asean community is here https://t.co/xHwEWPwc46
— The Star (@staronline) November 24, 2015
ASEAN leaders announce formation of Economic Community, but challenges remain https://t.co/94T6M8XQ4c
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) November 22, 2015
Latest on ASEAN summit: Southeast Asian leaders formally launch economic community https://t.co/44EqX940Ut
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 22, 2015