ASEAN has potential to grow even further and faster: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said ASEAN has the potential to grow even faster and further, and become a considerable growth centre over the next 10 to 20 years. At a closed-door plenary during the ASEAN summit in Manila, he called for deeper economic integration and wider use of technology. Mr Wong said ASEAN has been growing by around 4% to 5% — better than the global average. As Singapore prepares to chair ASEAN next year, Mr Wong said the region has navigated difficult waters before and he believes ASEAN can emerge stronger, as long as its members stay united. Aslam Shah reports from Manila.