Enhanced physical connectivity in the ASEAN region demands, first and foremost, better transport,
improved ICT infrastructure and expanded interconnectivity. They are all vital for the seamless movement
of goods and tradable services within the region and to the rest of the world. Energy infrastructure,
including regional or sub-regional interconnection, which allows for reliable energy at reasonable cost in
ASEAN, is important for production efficiency and reliability as well as for energy security in the region.
The following are the key strategies to enhance physical connectivity in the ASEAN region