Asean foreign ministers earlier this year. Photo: EPA
Asean foreign ministers earlier this year. Photo: EPA
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What is Asean and why was it formed?

  • Created in 1967 to contain communism in the region, Asean’s focus is on economic integration and maintaining stability

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Asean foreign ministers earlier this year. Photo: EPA
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