This paper analyses the role of exchange rates in the competition for FDI. Based on the assumption that two countries compete for FDI from the same source country, the paper shows explicitly that the relative FDI of one country is determined by the relative real exchange rate between its currency and that of the source country. The theoretical result suggests that, if the currency of one FDI re...

Cross-border integration is a complex process, but it could bring benefits to the nations involved in motivating trade and tourism. Air transport has been playing an important role accelerating of economies countries Association Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The introduction visa-free exemption agreement 2006 ratification semi-ASEAN open skies 2016 have stimulated intra-ASEAN travel trade. H...

This is an empirical paper that addresses the role of bilateral and multilateral international coauthorships in the six leading science systems among the ASEAN group of countries (ASEAN6). The paper highlights the different ways that bilateral and multilateral co-authorships structure global networks and the collaborations of the ASEAN6. The paper looks at the influence of the collaboration sty...

A regional monetary arrangement is actually not something new to the East Asian economies. History of monetary co-operation in the region can be traced back to the establishment of an ASEAN Swap Arrangement among ASEAN member countries in 1977. With the recent outbreak of the Asian financial crisis and the introduction of the euro in Europe, renewed attention has been given to potential monetar...

Manufacturing sector was one of the main drivers economic growth at ASEAN and it is expected to expand. Although said be monetary area with various types financial improvements experiencing development, majority countries are classified as a lower centre wage nation. The study uses non-linear time varying factor approach on finding structural convergence value added manufacturing sectors in ASE...

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an important regional organisation in Asia. It has ten Member Countries with approximately 642 million people, a large market for foreign investors. European Union (EU) dynamic the region. 27 States population 446 million, where essential destination investment coming from ASEAN and EU have kept their cooperation decades not only on economic...

Objective To quantify the prevalence of obesity and obesity-related factors (dietary behaviors and physical activity levels) in a cross-sectional, observational study of ASEAN undergraduate students. Material and Methods A total of 6783 (35.5% male and 64.5% female) undergraduate students (Mean age: 20.5, SD = 2.0) from eight ASEAN countries completed questionnaires and anthropometric measure...