ASEAN is a regional grouping established in 1967 with 10 member countries that promotes economic, political, and security cooperation. It aims to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development through partnership and equality. ASEAN's three pillars are the ASEAN Political-Security Community, ASEAN Economic Community, and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community to achieve a prosperous, peaceful, and socially responsible community.

2. ASEAN
is a regional grouping that promotes
economic, political, and security
cooperation among its ten members:
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia,
Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and
Vietnam.
ASEAN is a well - connected region.

3. History
ASEAN was established on 8th of August 1967 in Bangkok by the
five original member countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,
Singapore, and Thailand.
Brunei Darussalam joined on 8th January 1984.
Vietnam joined on 28th July 1995.
Laos and Myanmar on 23rd July 1997.
Cambodia on 30th April 1999.

4. Objectives
A. To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural
development in the region through joint endeavors in the spirit of equality
and partnership in order to strengthen the foundation for a prosperous and
peaceful community of Southeast Asian nations.
B. To promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for
justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region
and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter. In 1995, the
ASEAN Heads of State and Government re-affirmed that “Cooperative
peace and shared prosperity shall be the fundamental goals of ASEAN.”

5. 3 Pillars of ASEAN Community
ASEAN Political
Security Community
• Ensures that the
people and Member
States of ASEAN live
in peace with one
another and with the
world at large in a
just, democratic and
harmonious
environment.
ASEAN Economic
Community
• Transforms ASEAN
into a stable,
prosperous, and
highly competitive
region with equitable
economic
development, and
reduced poverty and
socio-economic
disparities.
ASEAN Socio –
cultural Community
• Contributes to
realizing an ASEAN
Community that is
people-oriented and
socially responsible
with a view to
achieving enduring
solidarity and unity
among the people and
Member States of
ASEAN.

7. Improved job opportunities and general well-being.
Products or goods not previously available in the
country will be easier to access. Ex: availability of
items like chocolates, clothes and fruit products
not native to the local country
Service providers like air transport and healthcare
are encouraged to setup foreign offices which means
for us easier access to travel or healthcare.
Removing limitations and applying proven
international business operations to the whole region.
The more options the more choices citizens have to
improve their quality of life.

8. Better job opportunities and education abroad.
The exchange of free information and skills is essential to
the development of the ASEAN charter.
Nationals can work abroad increasing productivity thus
more job opportunities for the Overseas Filipino Workers
(OFWs). Facilitation of visas and employment passes for
skilled labor will ensure protection for the workers.
ASEAN universities are allowing more foreign students to
study in their campus thus increasing mobility for them in
the region.
It will give the opportunity for the young people to open
up to new cultures and expand their horizons.

9. Less hassle in traveling.
ASEAN integration has made
it possible to travel to other
countries and in the process
tourism has grown
exponentially.
It has given more
opportunities for the tourism
industry to promote the
local scenery and earn more
revenue.

10. Lower cost of living.
The open flow of goods and
services means that our
money will go much further
as products become
cheaper.

11. Advantages
The Elimination of Tariffs between member states, which has reduced
product prices due to increased competition within the market and
possible opportunities in the market or simply what we call the Free
Trade.
Promotion of country’s identity and raising public awareness while
preserving the countries traditional cultural values, fostered people-to-
people exchanges and emphasizes unity in diversity.
Promotes peace and stability in region.

12. Members of ASEAN have sign a treaty pledging to not have nuclear
weapons and most have agreed to a counter terrorism pact which
includes sharing intelligence and easing the extradition process of terror
suspects, this advantages promotes that all things can do without war.
To maintain close and beneficial cooperation with existing international
and regional organizations with similar aims and purposes, and explore all
avenues for even closer cooperation among themselves.
ASEAN enables positive change in political security, economic, and
social-cultural.
Recipient economies can benefit from improving their investment climate
and upgrading the skill of its labor force.