ASEAN Digital Pact Crucial for Cross-Border Business Facilitation
At the Autumn Economic Forum 2026, speakers emphasized the need for ASEAN nations to build interoperable national systems that protect data and facilitate business, rather than imposing uniform rules, a crucial point for Vietnam's digital economy strategy.
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