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ASEAN Signs Landmark Digital Economy Framework Agreement
ASEAN has signed its first legally binding Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), establishing common rules for digital trade, data flows, and more. Vietnam proposed three strategic directions to bolster ASEAN cooperation.
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