ASEAN New Growing Regional Power
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization that brings together ten Southeast Asian countries. Established on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand, ASEAN aims to promote political and economic cooperation and regional stability among its member states. The founding members were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Over the years, ASEAN expanded to include Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. ASEAN's goals are encapsulated in its motto: "One Vision, One Identity, One Community." The organization focuses on various areas, including economic integration, political and security cooperation, socio-cultural development, and environmental sustainability. Economic Integration ASEAN has made significant strides in economic integration through initiatives like the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). These frameworks aim to create a single market and production ba...