It is much the same effects for all member nations. So, it is just a wider playing field -- one with more rules and tacts to play. But when we open for more connections, we have to broaden ourselves to manage our own affairs. And we have done that with 'tourism' industries. We have to learn more skills, be more careful, and gain more benefits. It is also time we broaden ourselves to "world village". The whole is now small enough for all mankind. ASEAN is merely a small market place abeit a culturally diverse one. A small 'test' for those who wish to be global.

Believe me as much as we like the comfort in our own home, we cannot shut everyone out!