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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten member countries in Southeast Asia. It was established on August 8, 1967, with the aim of promoting economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region. ASEAN member countries include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The organization facilitates cooperation and collaboration among member states in various areas, including trade, investment, tourism, and security. ASEAN also promotes regional integration through the establishment of trade agreements and frameworks such as the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).