Who were the first Europeans to arrive in Southeast Asia to colonize the region?

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The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Southeast Asia in the early 16th century. They established a trading post in Malacca (present-day Malaysia) and expanded their influence throughout the region through a network of forts and trading posts. The other European powers mentioned arrived later and competed with the Portuguese for control of Southeast Asia.

Who Were the First Europeans to Arrive in Southeast Asia