Continued peace, stability and growth in Asean, with its population of around 700 million, will transform the region, and this will translate to better jobs, opportunities and living standards for its people, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said.In a video released on his YouTube channel on Saturday (July 5), PM Wong emphasised the importance of strength, unity and cooperation among the bloc's 10 members, adding how stability and growth can be achieved through closer economic integration. Recognising the rising geopolitical tensions and profound changes happening around the world, he noted that it is not the first time the region has met with uncertainty.«Our founding leaders knew we were better off facing challenges together, rather than alone,» he said, adding that Asean was formed in 1967 during the Cold War, another period of turmoil.«So we came together, respecting each other's sovereignty and focusing on mutually-beneficial co-operation.»That unity helped lay the foundations for peace and stability in our region," he stressed. Read more