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APEC, founded in 1989, promotes free trade and economic integration among 21 Pacific Rim economies, driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), established in 1994, fosters dialogue and cooperation on political and security issues among 27 members, promoting peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Centrally planned economies, once widespread among Communist states, are now limited to North Korea, Cuba, and partially China, with most nations transitioning to market-oriented systems. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Colombo Plan, established in 1951, promotes economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific. With 27 member nations, it focuses on regional cooperation, technical assistance, and capacity building. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
(COMECON) An economic organization, now disbanded, consisting of the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Cuba, Mongolia, and Vietnam.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Population estimates from the US Bureau of the Census are based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys about the recent past and assumptions about future trends.
Location: Southeast Asia Official name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1976 / 1976 Capital city: Hanoi Population: 89 million / 708 people per sq mile (274 people per sq km) Total land area: 127,243 square miles (329,560 square km) Language(s) spoken: Vietnamese (official language), Chinese, Thai, …