ASEAN: Announced ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Communications, Digital and Technology for 2024-2029

On 2 February 2024, the announcement was made regarding the results of the fourth ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting 2024. Notably, during the meeting, the ADGMIN and China jointly welcomed the ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Communications, Digital, and Technology for the period 2024-2029. The parties have decided to maintain their collaboration in areas aimed at improving the compatibility, integrity, and security of ICT systems. This includes initiatives such as mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) for telecommunications equipment, aligning and standardising data exchange protocols, preventing cybercrime, and ensuring data protection.