JAKARTA, Dec. 10 -- Yesterday, the ASEAN Secretariat organised an online Focus Group Discussion with ASEAN business representatives as part of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025 Mid-Term Review exercise.

Over fifteen representatives from ASEAN Business Advisory Council, ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network, and ASEAN Future Workforce Council attended the discussions, as well as relevant ASEAN Secretariat staff members.

The Focus Group Discussion aimed at drawing out business insights and perspectives on the outcomes and impact of the AEC and the AEC Blueprint 2025 implementation, challenges and opportunities on the ground, as well as expectations and recommendations for the next phase of AEC Blueprint 2025 implementation.

The...