Brunei Darussalam (current ASEAN chair)

Brunei Darussalam is a small, wealthy Southeast Asian country on Borneo Island, known for its vast oil and gas resources. As the current ASEAN chair, it leads the regional organization that promotes economic growth, stability, and cooperation among Southeast Asian nations. Brunei's leadership involves guiding discussions, supporting regional development, and fostering collaboration on issues like security, trade, and environmental sustainability. Its role as ASEAN chair reflects its commitment to regional unity and progress, despite its small size, leveraging its resources and diplomatic influence to help coordinate collective efforts among member countries.