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ASEAN

American  
[ah-see-ahn, ah-zee‐] / ˈɑ siˌɑn, ˈɑ zi‐ /

noun

  1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations.


ASEAN British  
/ ˈæsɪˌæn /

acronym

  1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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Canada is exploring a free trade agreement with ASEAN.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

Indonesia’s strategic location also gives it geopolitical significance, and as a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations, G20 and ASEAN, it plays a key role in regional and global affairs.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

The summit was held one day after Japan hosted a special summit Sunday commemorating 50 years of ties with ASEAN.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

"ASEAN, China's top trading partner, has also decreased to a nearly two-year low of 50.8."

From Reuters • Aug. 29, 2023

In a statement Tuesday, however, Indonesia, which holds the rotating chair of ASEAN, said the exercise is now being planned for the waters of South Natuna, just outside the nine-dash line.

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2023

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