Inauguration of the AEC and Its Impacts on Relation between Singapore and Indonesia(30)

Comparative Research on Relationship of Singapore and Indonesia in the AEC Aspect

The larger players, being more experienced, point out that whilst the ASEAN agreements are being help up as the way forward, delays or non-implementation of signed agreements are too common occurrences. 

A more basic reaction from businesses is tied to the process itself of drawing up the ASEAN economic agreements. An underlying concern is that the agreements are concluded without the involvement of or consultation with the private sector.