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When was ASEAN established?
August 8, 1967
What are the THREE goals of ASEAN?
(1) maintaining peace and security (2) promoting economic growth (3) developing social progress
What is ASEAN's motto/slogan?
"One Vision, One Identity, One Community"
Where is ASEAN's headquaters located?
Jakarta, Indonesia
What are the FIVE founding members/countries of ASEAN?
(1) Indonesia (2) Malaysia (3) The Philippines (4) Singapore (5) Thailand
What are the SIX countries that join ASEAN afterwards?
(1) Brunei in 1984 (2) Vietnam in 1995 (3) Laos in 1997 (4) Myanmar in 1997 (5) Cambodia in 1999 (6) Timor-Leste in 2025
How many colors are there in ASEAN flag?
Four colors are blue, yellow, white, and red.
What does each color symbolize?
Blue means peace and stability. Yellow means prosperity. White means purity/honesty. Red means courage and dynamism.
What is the name of ASEAN anthem?
The ASEAN Way
What were the THREE organizations created before ASEAN?
(1) Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) (1954-1977) (2) Association of Southeast Asia (ASA) (1961) (3) MAPHILINDO (1963)
Why did the THREE organizations fail?
SEATO: lacked authentic Southeast Asian participation; ASA & MAPHILINDO: political and territorial disputes
What are the FOUR principles of the ASEAN Way?
(1) Non-inteference (2) Quiet diplomacy (3) Non-use of force (4) Consensus decision-making
What are the THREE pillars of ASEAN community?
(1) Political Security Community (2) Economic Community (3) Socio-Cultural Community
What major geopolitcal and economical chanllges has ASEAN encountered?
(1) 1997 Asian Financial Crisis (2) Khmer-Thai Border Conflict (3) 2008 Global Financial Crisis (4) COVID-19 Pandemic
