Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Lim Hng Kiang delivers an opening speech at the 16th ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council Meeting in Singapore, April 26, 2018. Lim said on Thursday that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to stay attuned to the emerging global trends and sharpen the value proposition to become more future-proof and globally ready. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)