The prospects for ASEAN and AEC are bright despite the current financial economic crisis.
In term of achievements, ASEAN has notched up several successes.
ASEAN’s success in engaging proactively with its major trading partners in free trade agreements.
In the area of services, ASEAN Member States are close to completing the 7th AFAS Package of services commitments covering varying levels of commitments in 65 services sub-sectors.