ASEAN: Hanoi Digital Declaration (6th ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting) including Artificial Intelligence commitments

On 16 January 2026, the ASEAN Digital Ministers adopted the Hanoi Digital Declaration at the 6th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. The Declaration applies to ASEAN Member States and sets out their commitment to deepening regional cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI). It recognises AI as foundational digital infrastructure and calls for policy harmonisation and collective safety efforts to be advanced under the leadership of the ASEAN Working Group on AI Governance. It also supports cooperation through ASEAN mechanisms, such as the ASEAN AI Safety Network, in order to address the opportunities and risks that arise from AI. These commitments include sharing best practices on AI infrastructure development, exploring real-life AI applications and use cases, and establishing regulatory sandboxes to address regional challenges. These AI provisions are part of the broader digital integration agenda set out in the ASEAN Digital Masterplan for 2026–2030.