ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030

Introduction : Since its launch in 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) has evolved into a highly integrated and cohesive economic community. Emerging as an attractive and competitive economic region, the AEC continues to foster an interconnected market for trade and investment that cultivates individuals’ prosperity, promotes opportunities for businesses of all sizes, facilitates the narrowing of the development gap between and within ASEAN Member States and advances cooperation in diverse economic sectors. Together, these endeavours have set the foundations for the seamless movement of goods, services, investment, capital, and skilled labour within ASEAN, enhanced trade and production networks, and established a more unified market for firms and consumers.