And last but not least, the ascc is for a southeast asia bonded together in partnership as “ a community of caring and sharing societies” the ascc plan of action contains four core elements: building a community of caring societies, managing the social impact of economic integration, enhancing environmental sustamability , and strengthening the foundations of regional social cohesion towards an asean community. In 2005, member countries agreed to establish an asean charter, which would serve as the legal and institutional framework for the regional organization and the asean community. Although it will not take on any supranational functions, with its ambitious goals, the asean community is believed to have far-reaching and important impacts on the lives of the people in southeast asia