It is increasingly evident that the regional Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) cannot agree on many significant regional issues, whether it is the South China Sea disputes, Myanmar crisis, or even AUKUS. But if there is one thing that all countries agree on is the recovery from COVID-19.

And the digital economy is seen as an enabler that can propel the region from pandemic-induced stagnation. The ASEAN leaders vowed to work to “propel the region towards a digitally-enabled economy that is secure, sustainable and transformative”.

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