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ASEAN

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN was founded on 8^th August, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand by the five regional member countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei joined ASEAN in 1984. Vietnam became its seventh member in 1995. Laos and Myanmar were admitted to this association in 1997 and Cambodia in 1999. The main goals of the Association are to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development; and to promote peace and stability through respect for justice, and the rule of law, in the relationship between countries in the region.

ASEAN has a population of 575.5million, accounting for about 8.7% of the world’s population. Its total area is 4,464,322 square kilometres. It is a region of diverse cultures, and people in some countries such as the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore speak English besides their own languages.

Today ASEAN economic cooperation covers many areas: trade, investment, industry, services, finance, agriculture, rural development, forestry, energy, transportation and communication, science and technology, small and medium enterprises, and tourism. ASEAN has actively worked to improve the socio-economic situation and solve problems among its member countries.

Decide if each statement is true (T) or false (F).

On 8^th August, 1967, five Asian countries founded ASEAN.

Decide if each statement is true (T) or false (F).

On 8^th August, 1967, five Asian countries founded ASEAN.