-NAME of the international organisation: ASEAN

ASEAN stands for "association of south east asian nation"

-When and where was it formed?

+ The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in
Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the
Founding Fathers of ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

+ It is a fact that ASEAN was formed to counter the growing communism in Vietnam and the rise of
communism within these countries themselves.
-How many member countries does it have? Is Vietnam a member of this organisation?

+ now ASEAN has 10 members including: Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Two countries that have expressed their desire to join ASEAN
are East Timor and Papua New Guinea. currently serving as an observer.

+ Viet Nam joined this organization on July 28, 1995

-Aims of organisation :

+ accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region in the spirit of
equality and partnership in order to strengthen the peaceful foundation community of Southeast Asian
Nations;
+ promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the
relationship among countries of the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations
Charter;

+ promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic,
social, cultural, technical, scientific and administrative fields

-Acvities of this organisation:

The realisation of One ASEAN community starts and ends with the ASEAN peoples. Anchored on the
three community pillars, the key to achieving the ASEAN Community lies in improving the lives of people
in the region. From economic and cultural development, social progress, regional peace and security,
collaboration, mutual assistance in training and research to cooperation with regional and international
organization.

chart of GDP growth of countries in ASEAN

-What has this organisation done to help Vietnam

Vietnam enjoys great benefit from ASEAN

membership
+ First of all, the ASEAN membership makes it possible for Vietnam to boost fast and sustainable growth
thanks to a peaceful and stable environment for development, while helping Vietnam expand
partnerships with more countries and territories in the word, widening the market and attracting more
resources
+ Secondly, Vietnam has been supported to enhance its capacity to better integrate into the bloc and
the world, as well as boost its reform and institution perfection towards the regional and international
standards..

+ Thirdly, becoming an ASEAN member has increased the position and role that Vietnam plays in the
international arena while helping the country become more confident to join international playgrounds

Flag raising ceremony to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN