Brunei joined ASEAN immediately upon achieving its independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. Vietnam was admitted in 1995, even though it was still under a communist system. Laos and Myanmar followed in 1997, and Cambodia in 1999
Brunei joined ASEAN immediately uponachieving its independence from the United Kingdomin 1984. Vietnam was admitted in 1995, even thoughit was still under a communist system. Laos andMyanmar followed in 1997, and Cambodia in 1999