Harnessing the talents of 334 million women across Asean through education, access to opportunities, and supportive policies could unleash an astounding US$2.3 trillion in potential, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today.

Acknowledging that the odds are often stacked against them, he said Asean could reverse this by strengthening the enabling environment for women to survive, thrive, enter or re-enter the workforce, start or sustain businesses, and avoid having to choose between motherhood and a career.