ASEAN

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok to promote cooperation among Southeast Asian countries. It comprises ten member states: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia, working together to advance economic growth, social progress, and cultural development while maintaining regional peace and stability. ASEAN also serves as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, fostering mutual respect, adherence to international law, and stronger regional integration among its members.