THE MAIN GOALS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE TO ACCELERATE ECONOMIC GRO...

1999. The main goals of the Association are to accelerate economic growth, social progress and

cultural development; and to promote peace and stability through respect for justice, and the rule

of law, in the relationship between countries in the region.

ASEAN has a population of 575.5million, accounting for about 8.7% of the world’s

population. Its total area is 4,464,322 square kilometres. It is a region of diverse cultures, and

people in some countries such as the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore speak English

besides their own languages.

Today ASEAN economic cooperation covers many areas: trade, investment, industry,

services, finance, agriculture, rural development, forestry, energy, transportation and

communication, science and technology, small and medium enterprises, and tourism. ASEAN

has actively worked to improve the socio-economic situation and solve problems among its

member countries.

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