ASEAN
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | Association of Southeast Asian Nations |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations, an international organization abbreviation.
Regional organization of 11 Southeast Asian countries that promotes economic integration, political and security cooperation and regional stability. Its secretariat is in Jakarta.
Example: ASEAN foreign ministers called for restraint in the South China Sea.
Usage notes
Founded on August 8, 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, it later added Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia, and Timor-Leste became the 11th member in October 2025. Decisions are made by consensus, the "ASEAN Way". It hosts wider forums such as the East Asia Summit. It is pronounced "AH-see-an".
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