Better Business & BIMSTEC Economic Region: What You Need to Know? BIMSTEC came into being on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration. ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand; and the Leaders foresaw the real need of BIMSTEC within 30 years of founding ASEAN. South East Asia: Isn't South East Asia an "imaginary" geographic area? Many people think that S.E. Asia — created/named arbitrarily, just similar to many countries' boundaries were drawn while "others" partitioned/divided those countries!! The BIMSTEC has "Shared Culture, Shared New Year, and physically identifiable distinct geography" and is Real. BIMSTEC Economic Region: why is it a far better alternative? The "BIMSTEC Economic Region" is the better future redevelopment of the Bay of Bengal Region. Why and how? Who can propel "BIMSTEC Economic Region" to success? The most interesting fact is: BIMSTEC Economic Region can be increasingly cohesive and stronger with Private Initiatives which will be complemented by G-2-G Cooperation. New Mega Market for Event Industry Commercial Event Industry can make BIG money while helping BIMSTEC Economic Region to become popular worldwide and cohesive. First Mover's Advantage Let's grab the opportunities and explore the new category market: BIMSTEC Economic Region Better Business & BIMSTEC Economic Region: What You Need to Know The earlier version of the book is titled, BIMSTEC Economic Region: Why is it a far better alternative?