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India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway connecting Asean paralysed by conflict • Feb. 20, 2025, 9:39 PM ET (The Star)
Malaysia says ASEAN plans U.S summit to discuss tariff concerns • Feb. 20, 2025, 8:32 AM ET (Reuters)
Korean powdered milk exports triple in Southeast Asia over decade • Feb. 18, 2025, 12:23 AM ET (Korea Herald)
‘Superconnector’ Hong Kong can share mainland expertise with Asean: CY Leung • Feb. 17, 2025, 3:08 AM ET (South China Morning Post)
Asean roadshow promotes regional spirit among Brunei students • Feb. 16, 2025, 6:24 PM ET (The Star)

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Also Known As Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Date August 8, 1967 - present
Areas Of Involvement economic growth • social change • culture • defense

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