Rather than the protracted process of forcing down wages to regain competitiveness, the devaluation would be a prompt remedy.

ECONOMIST: The costs of break-up

In particular, we welcomed the significant contribution of the United States through USAID in supporting the development of ASEAN Single Window project, which aims to develop an integrated cross-border process for customs clearance to increase trade efficiency, trade security, and competitiveness across the region.

WHITEHOUSE: Joint Statement of the 4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders' Meeting