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In the next 20 years, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN hopes to integrate its member economies by enhancing greater connectivity. The bloc's approach is not just about physical infrastructure but also includes people-to-people links. The launch of the Laos-China Railway three and a half years ago sparked a renewed push among member states to upgrade and link their rail systems.
Laos, which is the only land-locked country in ASEAN, has benefited significantly from the Laos-China Railway. Not just in terms of trade and investment, but also for tourism which has received a much-needed boost. Malaysia, which is the chair of ASEAN this year, hopes to bring member countries on board to create a real ASEAN Rail Corridor. It wants a single transit protocol to streamline and standardise customs clearance for all goods originating from ASEAN.
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