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The ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is an agreement by the member nations of ASEAN concerning local manufacturing in all ASEAN countries.

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ASEAN is an organization on the Southeast Asian region that aims to _______ economic growth, social progress, and cultural development.

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2007 was the 40th anniversary of the _______ of ASEAN.

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Rice is the _______ exported product of Vietnam.

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ASEAN has _______ a community of Southeast' Asian nations at peace with one another and at peace with the world.

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Vietnam asked for _______ to ASEAN in 1995.

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ASEAN also works for the _______ of peace and stability in the region

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There are plenty of industrial _______ established in the area, which also makes the government worried about pollution.