Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia(49)

Comparative Study on the Perception and Response of Singapore and Indonesia

However, situation would be different if joint efforts of the 10 countries to confront superpowers is designed and implemented. The countries will be surely observing their confidence built up step by step. The economic clout will be increasingly strengthened if the ASEAN succeeds in fully actualizing the AEC. 

As a result, the influence of the ASEAN on the regional security and political issues will be also fortified. Under this circumstance, hopes are higher than ever that the beginning of the AEC will serve a precious opportunity to create a new landscape for the 21st century in the world.

Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia(45)

Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia

However, situation would be different if joint efforts of the 10 countries to confront superpowers is designed and implemented. The countries will be surely observing their confidence built up step by step. The economic clout will be increasingly strengthened if the ASEAN succeeds in fully actualizing the AEC. 

As a result, the influence of the ASEAN on the regional security and political issues will be also fortified. Under this circumstance, hopes are higher than ever that the beginning of the AEC will serve a precious opportunity to create a new landscape for the 21st century in the world.

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(7)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

The economic clout will be further strengthened if the ASEAN succeeds in actualizing the AEC. Consequently, the influence of the AEC on the regional security issues will be growing bigger, too. 

Against this background, hopes are high that the beginning of the AEC will serve an opportunity to create a new landscape for the 21st century. A local expert in Indonesia pictures potential changes in the region that the AEC may bring in the upcoming days. "People in Vietnam will start to learn the Thai language to drive taxies in Bangkok."

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(7)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea 

However, situation would be different if joint efforts of the 10 countries to cope with superpowers is designed and carried out. As the old saying goes, "United we stand, divided we fall", the countries will have their confidence built up step by step. The economic clout will be further strengthened if the ASEAN succeeds in actualizing the AEC. 

Consequently, the influence of the AEC on the regional security issues will be also growing bigger. Against this background, hopes are high that the beginning of the AEC will serve an opportunity to create a new landscape for the 21st century.

 

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(8)

The establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

The economic clout will be further strengthened if the ASEAN succeeds in actualizing the AEC. Consequently, the influence of the AEC on the regional security issues will be also growing bigger. 

Against this background, hopes are high that the beginning of the AEC will serve an opportunity to create a new landscape for the 21st century. A local expert in Indonesia pictures potential changes in the region that the AEC may bring in the upcoming days.

Why Indonesia?(2)

Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia

Global money and talents have been rushing to Indonesia as its economy has shown a nearly-6%-solid growth on average during 2010-2014. 

A multi-national accounting firm even pictured a rosy outlook that Indonesia will be boasting of the 4th biggest GDP in the world in 2050 followed by China, America and India. As a result of strengthened economic clout, Indonesia has been raising its voice in ASEAN. 

Establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(6)

Establishment of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

Thus, major powers like America, the EU and China would remain invincible if the ASEAN members try to compete with them individually. However, situation would be different if joint efforts of the 10 countries to cope with superpowers is designed and carried out. 

As the old saying goes, "United we stand, divided we fall", the countries will have their confidence built up step by step. The economic clout will be further strengthened if the ASEAN succeeds in actualizing the AEC. Consequently, the influence of the AEC on the regional security issues will be also growing bigger.

Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia(2)

An Overview of Indonesia 

Indonesia is being highlighted as the leader of emerging markets recently. Global money and talents have been rushing to Indonesia as its economy has shown a nearly-6%-solid growth on average during 2010-2014. A multi-national accounting firm even pictured a rosy outlook that Indonesia will be boasting of the 4th biggest GDP in the world in 2050 followed by China, America and India. 

As a result of strengthened economic clout, Indonesia has been raising its voice in ASEAN. This also seems to be in line with changes in political landscape especially in the wake of the latest presidential election in 2014 from which the first civilian president came to office.

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(6)

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

However, situation would be different if joint efforts of the 10 countries to cope with superpowers is designed and carried out. As the old saying goes, "United we stand, divided we fall", the countries will have their confidence built up step by step. 

The economic clout will be further strengthened if the ASEAN succeeds in actualizing the AEC. Consequently, the influence of the AEC on the regional security issues will be also growing bigger. Against this background, hopes are high that the beginning of the  AEC will serve an opportunity to create a new landscape for the 21st century.

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea(6)

The foundation of the AEC and its implication for South Korea

However, situation would be different if joint efforts of the 10 countries to cope with superpowers is designed and carried out. As the old saying goes, "United we stand, divided we fall", the countries will have their confidence built up step by step. 

The economic clout will be further strengthened if the ASEAN succeeds in actualizing the AEC. Consequently, the influence of the AEC on the regional security issues will be also growing bigger. Against this background, hopes are high that the beginning of the AEC will serve an opportunity to create a new landscape for the 21st century.

Study with Nikkei Asian Review(1)

Asian schools itself in the art of business
Regional MBA programs shine as demand for education soars

What are the key factors lying behind the booming of Asian business schools?

Please name out major characteristics of Asian business schools. How are they different from those of Western business schools?

Neither South Korean nor Japanese business schools are listed in top 50 of FT’s global MBA rankings. Please let us know your opinion especially in the aspect of the economic clout of the two countries.

Have you ever thought about singing up for Asian business schools including Korean schools? If so, why? If not, why?

How do you see the future of Asian business schools? What would be your recommendation for MBA programs in the region?

Nikkei Asian Review Session(1)

Asian schools itself in the art of business
Regional MBA programs shine as demand for education soars

What are the key factors lying behind the booming of Asian business schools?

Please name out major characteristics of Asian business schools. How are they different from those of Western business schools?

Neither South Korean nor Japanese business schools are listed in top 50 of FT’s global MBA rankings. Please let us know your opinion especially in the aspect of the economic clout of the two countries.

Have you ever thought about singing up for Asian business schools including Korean schools? If so, why? If not, why?

How do you see the future of Asian business schools? What would be your recommendation for MBA programs in the region?

How I became interested in Southeast Asia(7)

Brief story of how I became interested in Southeast Asia including Indonesia

Nowadays the importance of Southeast Asia is getting highlighted as the region's economic clout has been growing in the international stage. In fact, more and more Korean people and Korean companies are turning their eyes toward Southeast Asia. 

However, the presence of Southeast Asia in the Korean society is unfortunately a long way to go. This especially poses pity in the wake of the 50th anniversary of ASEAN this year. My job description for a senior researcher will be prioritized if I am lucky enough to be a part of the Mission of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN in Jakarta. 

Moreover, I'd like to actively exercise my extensive knowhow on Southeast Asia, expertise of a former journalist and global sense to let the Korean public know more about ASEAN.

How I became interested in Southeast Asia(6)

Brief story of how I became interested in Southeast Asia including Indonesia

In 2015, I began my own business of market research and consulting in Indonesia, KOWATREE based upon my experience in Bandung. 

And I have further joined ASEAN Business Center, a Southeast Asia-specialized consulting service provider since 2016. I have conducted several market research projects for the Thailand government.

 

I also led a Korean fintech delegation to Jakarta so that they would develop the Indonesian fintech market. Nowadays the importance of Southeast Asia is getting highlighted as the region's economic clout has been growing in the international stage. 

Why the World Pay Attention to Indonesia(2)

An Overview of Indonesia 

As a result of strengthened economic clout, Indonesia has been raising its voice in ASEAN. This also seems to be in line with changes in political landscape especially in the wake of the latest presidential election in 2014 from which the first civilian president came to office. 

Indonesia's color is not less unique in cultural and social aspect. It is no doubt that Indonesia represents a country of multi-culture and multi-race. As widely known, more than 300 ethnic groups with over 700 languages are observed in the territory.

 

This diversity is no exception in religious point of view. Though Indonesia has been considered as part of Islamic culture where around 85% of the population, some 210 million nationals are reported to be Muslims, religious freedom is preserved and protected under the constitution.