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This paper presents the results of a survey of opinion leaders, such as government officials, academics, business leaders and media practitioners, on the subject of economic integration between South Asia and East Asia. The survey sought to assess the views of these key stakeholders in both regions on issues such as the benefits and costs of economic integration; their preferred approaches to integration; and obstacles and barriers to it. The authors find that in general, opinion leaders in South Asia and East Asia have positive perceptions of the ongoing economic integration between their regions and believe that it will promote faster and more resilient economic growth.