Why ASEAN''s new Digital Economy Framework Agreement is a
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is a new strategic roadmap for the region to address the complexities and opportunities of the digital economy.
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is a new strategic roadmap for the region to address the complexities and opportunities of the digital economy.
Inclusivity and sustainable innovation are key to a strategy that is pushing the ASEAN region to the top of the world''s annual economic growth league.
ASEAN is leveraging global uncertainty into strategic advantage. In a time of global fragmentation, ASEAN stands out as a rare economic bright spot. What we are seeing in
ASEAN leads in the Intelligent Age with innovation, sustainability and regional stability, driving digital growth, climate action and global collaboration.
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ASEAN has emerged as a major economic and political bloc. At Davos 2025, ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn detailed opportunities and challenges for the region.
ASEAN has discussed drawing up a code of conduct to be signed with China governing disputes in the South China Sea, but Beijing is reluctant to sign on to a multilateral
The future of trade is under threat from rising protectionism, and prevailing narratives about the end of globalization. The RCEP trade agreement is a beacon for the
The resilience of ASEAN depends on investing in innovation, digital transformation and advanced manufacturing, as well as deepening regional cooperation.
By 2030, ASEAN''s digital economy is expected to more than double to $560 billion. But obstacles in the region remain, such as funding for small businesses.
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