The regional integration framework can promote smooth translation of sustainable development strategies and policies into meaningful action. Such framework has been benefiting countries over the decades to raise their living standard; and mitigating adverse impacts of new and emerging socio-economic challenges.

However, regional integration and coordination of trade and investment policies are not high on the agenda of regional and global fora. Recently, countries are undertaking unilateral policies that threaten the basic principles of the rule-based economic cooperation and practices. In view of this uncertain economic environment, “Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific”, co-edited by Bambang Susantono and Cyn-Young Park, brings to the forefront the importance of regional integration in Asia and the Pacific. By detailing the policy implications of deepening integrative processes, the book analytically clarifies the selected areas of priority such as technology, infrastructure, and trade and investment; and identifies the opportunities for a successful regional integration.