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ASEAN countries sign world's first region-wide digital economy pact, laying foundation for collaboration

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Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced the signing of a world's first region-wide digital economy pact, marking a significant step toward regional collaboration. The agreement reflects the diverse readiness levels among ASEAN member states, which have taken several years to negotiate. This development aims to establish a framework for coordinated digital growth across the region.

Key points

• ASEAN member countries signed a world's first region-wide digital economy pact, led by Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
• The agreement reflects the diverse state of readiness among member countries, which have taken several years to negotiate.

Context

This pact represents a major milestone in regional digital cooperation, potentially setting standards for future digital trade and innovation within Southeast Asia.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single statement from Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong regarding the negotiation timeline and the diverse readiness levels among member countries. No specific dates, numbers, or outcomes of the agreement are provided.

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