ASEAN’s story of economic growth is a remarkable one.

Monumental shifts are heralding a new global age that countries must adjust to accordingly.

A total of US$14.5 billion in gross domestic product worldwide could be at risk in the first two weeks of the tournament.

The world’s largest oil exporters are negotiating how to rework their unprecedented, and successful, deal to control oil production.

Strategists across the board have been blindsided by China’s financial markets this year, where extreme moves mean the nation has hosted both the world’s best and worst performing assets all at once.

Its founder and chief executive officer is a 67-year-old billionaire while its CFO is affectionately known as Money Mama.

The ASW will help expediate electronic exchanges of customs data that can be used by traders to obtain customs clearances, permits and other documentation for trade among ASEAN countries.

Those eligible are separated into four categories – talents in science and technology, investors, executives and startup entrepreneurs.

ASEAN has the third largest labour force in the world behind China and India. Current World Bank estimates place ASEAN’s labour force at 350.5 million.

Relations between the two have just begun to intensify over the past year.