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Which of the following countries was NOT a founding member of ASEAN?

1. Thailand
2. Philippines
3. Vietnam
4. Malaysia

Correct answer: Vietnam

Solution

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was founded on 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Vietnam joined much later in 1995 as the 7th member. It was NOT a founding member.

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