A Prosperous
Single Market
A Prosperous
Single Market
Powered by large middle-income consumer base
A region driven by sustainable growth and good governance
A future-ready, tech-driven region on the rise
THE
AEC
THE
AEC
6
Strategic Goals
44
Objectives
192
Strategic Measures
in the AEC Strategic Plan 2026 – 2030
Charted by
Strategic Goal 1
An Action-Oriented Community
ASEAN will unlock advantages from seamless and interconnected market, creating bigger and barrier-free opportunities for businesses and MSMEs across the region. Trade and investment are simpler, faster, and more predictable.
Mobility of Businesses and People
Transparency, Good Governance, and Good Regulatory Practice
Strategic Goal 2
A Sustainable Community
ASEAN is accelerating shift towards green and low-carbon economics and facilitating transition for businesses towards sustainable practices, thereby providing them access to new markets and position themselves as leader in their sector.
Green Economy
Sustainable Extractive Industries
Sustainable Finance and Investment
Blue Economy
Capacity Building on Sustainable Transition
Sustainable and Smart Mobility
Strategic Goal 3
An Enterprising, Bold, and Innovative Community
ASEAN will build a bold and future-ready economy by accelerating innovation and digitalization, expanding entrepreneurship, and modernising diverse economic sectors.
Strategic Goal 4
An Adaptable and Pro-Active Community
ASEAN will strengthen resiliency by adapting to global megatrends, engaging strategically in global value chains, and positioning itself as a trusted partner in a fast-changing world.
ASEAN Centrality in Global and Multilateral Fora
Elevated Position in the Global Value Chains
Preparedness for Future Megatrends
Strategic Goal 5
A Nimble and Resilient Community
ASEAN will ensure businesses can operate smoothly even amid global shocks by safeguarding resilient supply chains, food security, and macroeconomic stability.
Resilient Supply Chain
Resilient Energy Supply and Infrastructure
Food Security
Macroeconomic Resilience and Financial Stability
ASEAN-wide Employment Efforts
Strengthened Internal Planning and Coordination
Strategic Goal 6
An Inclusive, Participatory, and Collaborative Community
ASEAN will ensure that micro businesses, women, youth, and vulnerable group meaningfully participate in the region’s economic success. Inclusive growth will be pursued to make ASEAN stronger and more innovative.
Narrowing the Development Gap
Marginalised community participation
Intensified Multi-stakeholder Partnerships
Sub-regional Economic Cooperation
AEC Blueprint 2025.
The Blueprint’s Legacy: shaping markets,
Uplifting lives…
Economic
AEC’s efforts in market integration, FTA enhancement, and cooperation in priority sectors have driven economic impact.
Economic
AEC’s efforts in market integration, FTA enhancement, and cooperation in priority sectors have driven economic impact.
Social
Boosting Socioeconomic impact through investments in high-productivity sectors and technology-driven productivity gains.
Environmental
Increased adoption of climate sustainability with the enablers of ASEAN Strategy for Carbon Neutrality and Framework
for Circular Economy for the AEC.
These initiatives have improved connectivity
within ASEAN
Customs Clearance
ASEAN Single window (ASW):
Enables electronic customs document exchange among AMS
“Reducing customs clearance from 14 to 3 days
have boosted our sellers’ cross-border sales by 25%”
ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS):
Streamlined customs systems for goods in transit
“We have achieved a 30-4-% cost reduction as repetitive customs processes were eliminated”
Tariff Reduction
ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA):
Eliminated 98% of tariffs across the region
“Providing 40% local ASEAN content with Form D qualifies us for 0% tariffs, avoiding 50% import duties.”
FTA Network
ASEAN Free Trade Agreements (FTAs):
Reduced tariffs and improve business environment in key sectors
“ASEAN-FTAs have created an ideal environment for non-ASEAN sellers, increasing our revenue by 5x since 2015″
Standards Harmonisation
ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) :
Standardise tariff and Goods Classification Codes
“Unified HS codes simplify compliance, cutting cargo release time from 7 to 3 days“
Digital Connectivity
ASEAN Work Program on E-Commerce :
Expands broadband infrastructure to boost e-commerce
“Rapid internet expansion in rural regions has, increased our customer base by 2x “
Sectoral Cooperation
ASEAN Tourism Marketing Strategy:
Promote ASEAN as a single tourism destination and develop marketing strategies to boost visitor arrivals
“ASEAN’s tourism rebounded in 2023 with 100 million visitors, reaching 70% of pre-pandemic levels“
