ASEAN's Digital Economy Rulebook Nears Completion; Australia Poised to Influence Implementation
The article discusses the nearing completion of ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and highlights Australia's opportunity to help shape its implementation and the next phase of digital growth in Southeast Asia. It argues that DEFA marks a new phase of engagement for Australia, which can contribute through research partnerships, digital governance expertise (including cybersecurity and social media regulation), and people-to-people links via initiatives like Aus4ASEAN and the New Colombo Plan. The piece emphasizes that DEFA's success will be measured by what businesses and individuals build with it, particularly the next generation of entrepreneurs and digital creators. It calls for DEFA to become a platform for deeper ASEAN-Australia digital partnership, fostering innovation, trade, and inclusive growth across the region.
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