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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

While skipping ASEAN, Biden will fly to Asia for the G20 summit in India, then visit Vietnam to elevate ties.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2023

ASEAN, has been seeking to mediate an end to the violent conflict in Myanmar, which some members believe destabilizes the region.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

It took effect on Jan. 1, 2022 and groups 15 Asia-Pacific economies including Australia and Japan, as well as all 10 member-states of ASEAN.

From Reuters • Jul. 13, 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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