When did most nations in Southeast Asia gain independence from western powers?

Question

after WW2
during the Japanese occupation
before WW2
during the Vietnam War

Answer 1

Most nations in Southeast Asia gained independence from western powers after World War 2. The process of decolonization began during this period, with countries like Indonesia (1949), Burma (now Myanmar, 1948), and the Philippines (1946) achieving independence. Some countries, such as Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, initially gained independence during the Japanese occupation in World War 2 but underwent further struggles before fully establishing their sovereignty.