ASEAN Tour

Myanmar is the 7th largest ASEAN member state by population, with approximately 55 million people and has one of the bloc’s smallest GDPs of around US$79.3 billion. Myanmar’s economy is largely based on agriculture and natural resources, but faces a number of economic challenges due to its political instability and sanctions. While ASEAN has attempted to address its humanitarian crisis through the Five-Point Consensus, its implementation has been hampered by the military regime’s lack of cooperation. While Myanmar remains a member of ASEAN, its participation is limited and its relationship with the bloc is strained.