Characteristics of the ASEAN+3 cooperation and its influence on improving regional innovation
Characteristics of the ASEAN+3 cooperation and its influence on improving regional innovation

Summary/Abstract: The main purpose of this article is to present ASEAN+3 as one of the most important organisations in Asia. This paper shows the main reasons why ASEAN+3 was created as well as the significant accomplishments, opportunities and goals that its participants want to achieve. The author focuses special attention on the science and technology area of cooperation, by presenting guidelines recommended in important ASEAN+3 documents. The author also analyses the value of expenditures on R&D spent by ASEAN+3 economies and the number of patent applications filed annually by members since 1997.

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