The official language of ASEAN is English, and business skills and languages are critical to the region's future.    From Wordnik.com.  [StarTribune.com rss feed] Reference

Indonesia's partners in ASEAN, can accelerate the on-going dialogue under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, and give it some impetus and real substance.    From Wordnik.com.  [José Ramos-Horta - Nobel Lecture] Reference

While I can't pre-judge the outcome of that election, we have expressed concerns about it in ASEAN.    From Wordnik.com.  [Human Rights Issues, Burma Likely to Factor in Obama Asia Trip] Reference

Thirteen Asian economies, comprising a so-called ASEAN+3 group, agreed in May to upgrade the swap scheme.    From Wordnik.com.  [Nations Plan Crisis Fund] Reference

Najib added: "It does not affect our spirit in ASEAN, which is still strong for us to continue to cooperate.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Channel NewsAsia Front Page News] Reference

We have enhanced cooperation with the thriving countries of ASEAN, which is now chaired by the great nation of Thailand.    From Wordnik.com.  [Prepared Text of Bush's Speech] Reference

In turn, the government reassured the public that the summit, known as the ASEAN+3, would continue no matter what actions the UDD took.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

The deal between South Korea, China, Japan and the 10 members of the ASEAN is the first major coordinated regional action since the financial turmoil erupted last month.    From Wordnik.com.  [Taipei Times] Reference

With an ECFA, Taiwanese goods can compete on an equal footing with those from Southeast Asian nations, considering China has entered into the so-called ASEAN-Plus-One framework.    From Wordnik.com.  [China Post Online - Taiwan , News , Taiwan newspaper] Reference

We also seek partnerships with other bodies of developing countries such as ASEAN, Mercusor and countries like.    From Wordnik.com.  [Responses to Question from MP's in The National Assembly] Reference

We will also encourage forums in which we are not members, but which we see as good for the region - such as ASEAN+3.    From Wordnik.com.  [What Australia Wishes for ASEAN - Speech - Minister for Foreign Affairs] Reference

The Philippines and Australia share many common interests and we value our cooperation in regional affairs such as ASEAN and APEC.    From Wordnik.com.  [Media Statement:Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador to the Philippines] Reference

In addition, Asian and Latin American nations have been trying to emulate the EU example in organizations such as ASEAN and Mercosur.    From Wordnik.com.  [WHY A 'OUI' IS NOT ENOUGH] Reference

But now, ASEAN intends to be more people-centered.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fidel V. Ramos: We Were The First Iraq] Reference

Some say that ASEAN will atrophy if it doesn't change.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fidel V. Ramos: We Were The First Iraq] Reference

Excerpts: Vitug: Is the role of the U.S. in ASEAN declining?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fidel V. Ramos: We Were The First Iraq] Reference

S.E. Asia Malaysia may ask ASEAN to suspend Burma from chairmanship.    From Wordnik.com.  [PERISCOPE] Reference

In many other countries in ASEAN, these are all appointed or inherited.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fidel V. Ramos: We Were The First Iraq] Reference

By standing up to Beijing, at least rhetorically, the ASEAN has shown it can bark back.    From Wordnik.com.  [A New 'Anti-China Club'?] Reference

The ASEAN holds a powerful trump card for its dealings with both Vietnam and China: trade.    From Wordnik.com.  [A New 'Anti-China Club'?] Reference

But the quick answer is: yes, we have democracy in ASEAN with Southeast Asian characteristics.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fidel V. Ramos: We Were The First Iraq] Reference

"ASEAN is at a loss over what do with Burma, that's for sure," one Western ambassador told NEWSWEEK.    From Wordnik.com.  [Stubborn Survivor] Reference

The United States can't even begin such a conversation with ASEAN because we will not talk to Burma.    From Wordnik.com.  [Losing Another War ... in Asia] Reference

"We have to be careful that ASEAN does not turn into an anti-China club," says a Singapore official.    From Wordnik.com.  [A New 'Anti-China Club'?] Reference

On the part of the Philippines, I recommended that, ultimately, ASEAN should go further to be one union.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fidel V. Ramos: We Were The First Iraq] Reference

Two-way trade between China and the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, is booming.    From Wordnik.com.  [A THREAT? NO, AN ECONOMIC LIFELINE] Reference

ASEAN is still seen by some as a club made up of elite people, mainly officials and bureaucrats and diplomats.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fidel V. Ramos: We Were The First Iraq] Reference

ASEAN is a toothless tiger, with no mechanism for enforcement of rulings, in a jungle of petty vested interests.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ties That Bind] Reference

Far from being the dominant player, China has modest trade deficits with most of its top ASEAN trading partners.    From Wordnik.com.  [A THREAT? NO, AN ECONOMIC LIFELINE] Reference

An official in Hanoi argues that ff Beijing "misbehaves," it should "lose its access to important ASEAN markets.".    From Wordnik.com.  [A New 'Anti-China Club'?] Reference

But containment of China is precisely what the Vietnamese hope to get from their new relationships with ASEAN and Washington.    From Wordnik.com.  [A New 'Anti-China Club'?] Reference

Secretary of State Warren Christopher, who will attend the ASEAN meeting in Brunei, hopes to include Hanoi on his Asian itinerary.    From Wordnik.com.  [A New 'Anti-China Club'?] Reference

One of those invited to the EAS is Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia, a no-frills airline that's arguably the only ASEAN regional brand.    From Wordnik.com.  [Building Blocks] Reference

They've busied themselves with joining ASEAN, taking their seat at the United Nations and promising investors better GDP growth rates.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Parent Killer] Reference

"I think ASEAN does need leadership, it does need a Thaksin," says Simon Tay, chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.    From Wordnik.com.  [THAILAND: AN ANNOYING NEIGHBOR] Reference