As of 2025, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has 11 member states and one observer state. ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 with five member states: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. It is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. The organization's goal is to promote stability and economic growth across these nations. At the time of its founding, there were five. This article provides an overview of ASEAN countries for those keen on exploring the possibility of living and working there. ASEAN, the Association of.
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