ASEAN: Announced substantial conclusion of ASEAN Digital Economic Framework Agreement negotiations
Description
Announced substantial conclusion of ASEAN Digital Economic Framework Agreement negotiations
On 24 October 2025, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council announced the substantial conclusion of negotiations on a Digital Economic Framework Agreement (DEFA). The ASEAN DEFA is intended to facilitate cross-border digital trade by enabling dig…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government