What important countries are there in South-East Asia?

Not trading with U.S., just southeast asian countries with other southeast asian countries.

I really want to visit Southeast Asia countries like Vietnam,Philippines, Laos, Thailand, so on... do you recommend that I join a tour (if there's any) or go by myself? Is it better to go from Indonesia or Hong Kong? and I wonder if it'd be so expensive...

I mean from a legal side, Thailand is my favorite but its very hard to get a permanent visa there, so what other nearby countries could I stay in? And if you know, which countries can I purchase property in as a foreigner aside from malaysia?

What countries offer the cheapest real estate/housing, where one can actually purchase (no lease) freehold property, as an individual? What is the relative cost of living for an expat in those countries?

a.Malaysia b.the Philippines c.Burma d.Singapore e.Vietnam 9. Which of the following elements did European colonial rule bring to Southeast Asia? a.new governmental and educational systems b.Spanish c.Spanish and Christianity d.Christianity e.Spanish...

I am planning on traveling this summer to southeast asia, australia, and hawaii. I am trying to decide which country/countries I want to visit in Southeast asia. I was thinking of ...show more

In general terms, they all label themselves as democratic countries. It's obvious there are huge differences of democracy in these countries. While USA, UK and western European and Nordic democracy is the key of a more stable, just and fair society,...

i'm not sure if those are the correct terms but could someone tell me which part of asia might be oriental asia...as in southeast or east or what?

For an assignment i have to contrast and compare to countries in order to explain the uneven development within southeast Asia. What are my options?