an economist intelligence unit briefing paper sponsored by dhl asia pacific size 210mm x 270mm asean exports today tomorrow and the high value challenge london 26 red lion square wc1r 4hq united kingdom tel 44 20 7576 8000 fax 8500 e mail eiu com new york 111 west 57th street ny 10019 states 1 212 554 0600 586 1181 2 newyork hong kong 6001 central plaza 18 harbour road wanchai 852 2585 3888 2802 7638 hongkong c orbis 2006 contents 3 preface 5 executive summary 7 introduction 9 story so far 13 19 issues for future 23 appendix all rights reserved information in this report is verified to best of author s publisher ability however does not accept responsibility any loss arising