ASEAN | SEJARAH, TUJUAN DIDIRIKAN, DAN PROFIL NEGARA-NEGARA ASEAN

Summary

This video provides an overview of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) organization, highlighting its founding in 1967, its goals, and its members. ASEAN was established to promote economic growth, social development, cultural exchange, peace, and regional stability in Southeast Asia. The founding members were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Today, ASEAN includes 10 countries, with Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia joining over the years. The video also briefly introduces each member country, detailing their capitals, languages, currencies, and national symbols.

Takeaways

• 😀 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was founded on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand, by five Southeast Asian countries.
• 😀 The primary objectives of ASEAN include accelerating economic growth, promoting social progress, cultural development, and regional peace and stability.
• 😀 ASEAN encourages active cooperation among its members, particularly in training, research, agriculture, and industry.
• 😀 The original five founding members of ASEAN were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
• 😀 ASEAN has expanded to include 10 member countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
• 😀 Indonesia, the largest country in ASEAN, has Jakarta as its capital, with Bahasa Indonesia as its official language and Rupiah as its currency.
• 😀 Malaysia shares cultural ties with Indonesia, with Kuala Lumpur as its capital, and uses the Ringgit as its currency.
• 😀 Brunei Darussalam joined ASEAN in 1984 and uses the Brunei Dollar. Its capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.
• 😀 Singapore is the smallest ASEAN country with Singapore as its capital. It uses Singapore Dollar and recognizes multiple official languages, including English, Malay, and Mandarin.
• 😀 The Philippines, with Manila as its capital, recognizes Filipino and English as official languages, and Peso as its currency.
• 😀 Thailand is the only ASEAN country that was never colonized and uses the Baht as its currency. Its capital is Bangkok.

Q & A

What is ASEAN and when was it founded?

ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a geopolitical and economic organization founded on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand.

What are the main objectives of ASEAN as stated in the Bangkok Declaration?

The main objectives of ASEAN are to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development; promote peace and regional stability; provide active cooperation through mutual assistance; work more effectively in agriculture and industry; advance studies on Southeast Asia; and maintain close cooperation with international and regional organizations.

Which countries were the founding members of ASEAN?

The founding members of ASEAN were Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

What is the current number of ASEAN member states and can you name them?

ASEAN currently has 10 member states: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

What is the capital and official language of Indonesia?

The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, and the official language is Bahasa Indonesia.

When did Brunei Darussalam join ASEAN and what is its capital?

Brunei Darussalam joined ASEAN on January 7, 1984, and its capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.

What is the capital of Malaysia and its national language?

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, and the national language is Bahasa Melayu.

Which ASEAN country is the smallest and what is its capital?

Singapore is the smallest ASEAN country, and its capital is also Singapore.

What is the significance of Thailand in ASEAN history?

Thailand is significant in ASEAN history because it is the only ASEAN country that was never colonized by another country.

Which ASEAN countries gained independence from colonial rule, and when?

Countries such as Indonesia (1945), the Philippines (1946), and Myanmar (1948) gained independence from colonial rule. Other ASEAN countries like Laos and Cambodia were also once colonized but gained independence in the mid-20th century.