ASEANAFFAIRS aims to represent the views and aspirations of the ten-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations, to be a window on the widely diversified region of more than 500 million people, and to be a bridge linking Asean to the world and vice versa. A division of Time International Management Enterprises Company Limited (T.I.M.E.), ASEANAFFAIRS provides strong Asean content - a broad range of information and services to the growing audience of governments, businesses, academia and individuals interested in Asean. Through www.aseanaffairs.com, and AseanAffairs magazine, an English-language bi-monthly, we strive to keep our readers abreast of the latest developments across the region covering myriads of topics, with features presented in the form of analyses, reviews, interviews, comments, opinions, etc. giving the necessary perspective to the issues and topics of current interest. Thanks to professional advisors, representatives and correspondents based across the region and beyond, and the growing alliance of media partners, ASEANAFFAIRS stays ahead of the pack in telling the story of Asean online, through two print editions (Asian and American), the podcast, web TV, local television channels such as NBT channel in Thailand. Besides, ASEANAFFAIRS provides a wide array of services: from proprietary survey, consultancy on trade, investment, etc. in Southeast Asian economies to Special Publications for anniversaries, special occasions, product launches, etc. We welcome all comments and feedback, take note of them and respond to them promptly.