Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia(51)

Comparative Study on the Perception and Response of Singapore and Indonesia

In general, Singapore is appraised more prepared to explore the age of the AEC than Indonesia. Private sectors in Singapore, especially SMES have been aggressive in broadening their horizons across the region to excavate new growth chances. 

However, the future of the AEC may be overshadowed unless Indonesia fails to utterly nudge itself to the AEC. Then rosy pictures on the AEC where skilled labor forces in various fields will freely crossing the borders may turn out a wishful thinking.

Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia(50)

Comparative Study on the Perception and Response of Singapore and Indonesia

Then rosy pictures on the AEC where skilled labor forces in various fields will freely crossing the borders may turn out a wishful thinking. 

Expectation is unprecedentedly snowballing that physical barriers will be torn down and regional exchanges of goods and services will be fairly propelled with the extra active commitments of the Indonesian government to the AEC. Brisk engagement of the Singaporean government for the success of the AEC should be continued, too.

Advent of the Era of the AEC and Its Impacts on Singapore and Indonesia(47)

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

In general, Singapore is appraised more prepared to explore the age of the AEC than Indonesia. Private sectors in Singapore, especially SMES have been aggressive in broadening their horizons across the region to excavate new growth chances. 

However, the future of the AEC may be overshadowed unless Indonesia fails to utterly nudge itself to the AEC. Then rosy pictures on the AEC where skilled labor forces in various fields will freely crossing the borders may turn out a wishful thinking.