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The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) Negotiation Has Reached a Conclusion
The ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM) successfully resolved all outstanding issues regarding the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) during its second meeting in Manila, held on May 27-29, 2026. This milestone marks the conclusion of negotiations for the world's first region-wide digital economy agreement.
The agreement aims to create a seamless, secure, and inclusive digital environment across all ASEAN Member States.
ASEAN For Business Bulletin - November 2025 Unlocking ASEAN’s Digital Trade Potential Through a Unified Business Identity Framework
ASEAN Business Bulletin - November 2025 highlights how the rollout of the Unique Business Identification Number of ASEAN (UBIN) is transforming cross-border trade by enabling businesses to be recognised, verified, and approved across all member states. UBIN provides a single, trusted business identity that reduces administrative barriers, streamlines approvals, and supports growth for companies of all sizes, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Member Feature: TransPacific Trade Nexus
About TransPacific Trade Nexus (TPTN) The TransPacific Trade Nexus (TPTN) is a Canadian-led digital trade infrastructure initiative...
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