1. Role of Research in the ASEAN Integration Leah Solmerin Corpuz, PhD 0917-322-9583LYASOLMERINCORPUZ@gmail.com

2. Research is integral in every major LIFE DECISION.

3. Research is behind every CHANGE

4. PAST Big is in PRESENT Small is in

5. Search for artificial Search for natural PAST PRESENT

6. The grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Water the grass on your side of the fence. PAST PRESENT

7. THINKING GLOBALLY, PROSPERING REGIONALLY ASEAN Economic Community 2015

9. Single market and production base with the free movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labor and the freer flow of capital. Also known as ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) signed in 2007

10. Increase competitivenessIncrease competitiveness Narrow development gapsNarrow development gaps Improve resilience against external shocksImprove resilience against external shocks

11. Eliminate tariffs and non- tariff barriersEliminate tariffs and non- tariff barriers Harmonizing standardsHarmonizing standards Integrating customs clearanceIntegrating customs clearance

12. Restrictions on all services sectors are to be substantially removedRestrictions on all services sectors are to be substantially removed Mutual recogniMutual recognition of professional qualifications

13. To achieve “free and open” investment with minimal restrictionsTo achieve “free and open” investment with minimal restrictions Increase transparency, consistency and predictability of investment policies.Increase transparency, consistency and predictability of investment policies.

14. Facilitate the issuance of visas and employment passes for the region’s professionals and skilled laborFacilitate the issuance of visas and employment passes for the region’s professionals and skilled labor Enhanced cooperation among ASEAN with increased mobility for students and staff within the region.Enhanced cooperation among ASEAN with increased mobility for students and staff within the region.

15. Harmonizing capital market standards in the areas of debt issuance, disclosure requirements and distribution rulesHarmonizing capital market standards in the areas of debt issuance, disclosure requirements and distribution rules The region’s withholding tax structure is being enhanced to broaden investor baseThe region’s withholding tax structure is being enhanced to broaden investor base

16. Everyone is inherently SELF-CENTERED And has this thing in mind…

17. What do I get from the DEAL?

18. The role of research is for us to discover the answers to the PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE issues.

19. Ultimate issue: Comparative Advantage www.cheatography.com

20. Basic Rules of Argumentation Ask the NPB Is it… N ECESSARY P RACTICABLE B ENEFICIAL

21. Is it Necessary? Is there a problem in the status quo? Will the proposal solve the problem? Is there a need to adopt the proposal, or can minor repair solve the problem?

22. Is it Practicable? Can it be done? Do we have the knowledge and resources to do it? Articles.bplans.com

23. Is it Beneficial? Are all the stakeholders benefited? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Runapptivo.apptivo.com

24. ADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES Foreign Direct Investment Regionalism vs. Multinationalism Economies of scaleLoss of sovereignty Competition Elimination of tariffsLabor cost issues Market efficiency Dissolution of indigenous cultures

25. ASEAN Member Countries – www.stouonline.stou.ac.th ASEAN Member Countries (Buttons) – http://.arch.rmutsv.ac.th ASEAN Member Countries (Balls) – http://www.shutterstock.com/ Sources: