Reposted from The Manilla Bulletin
By Charissa M. Luci and Genalyn D. Kabiling

PHNOM PENH — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) wants to become the “investment destination of choice” by 2015, and has crafted a road map towards that vision.

At the closing of the 20th ASEAN Summit yesterday, the region’s leaders welcomed the entry into force of the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA), which contains enhanced investment provisions on liberalization, protection, facilitation and promotion. More…