How have recent global events and geopolitical challenges in the Asia-Pacific region impacted economic and financial integration, and changed investor sentiment on ASEAN? Although total investments into the region fell from pre-pandemic levels, partners in the pact still attract a strong percentage of the total investments flowing into and around the region. How are investors rethinking their ASEAN strategies as countries reopen, consumer demand returns, and the regional comprehensive economic partnership (RCEP) comes into force this year? Where are the opportunities for expansion as well as the lingering challenges hampering deeper engagements?