New Delhi, April 23 -- South Asia has a population of nearly two billion people. It contains some of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The World Bank projects the region's growth will reach a resilient 6.1 percent in 2026. This growth happens despite a difficult global economic environment. However, South Asia is completely failing at economic integration. Intra-regional trade sits dismally around 5 percent of total trade. This is extremely low compared to other regional blocs. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sees roughly 25 percent intra-regional trade. The European Union sees nearly 60 percent. World Bank data reveals South Asian intra-regional trade could jump from $23 billion to $67 billion if countries si...