Exploring Digital Economic Agreements to Promote Digital Connectivity in ASEAN
Asia, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East | July 2021
Abstract
This paper explores modules and articles on cooperation concerning the digital economy that are applicable for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries under certain circumstances. It investigates the progress of and obstacles to ASEAN’s digital connectivity, as well as features of existing Digital Economic Agreements and digital economy related articles in other agreements. We propose the use of a differentiated strategy and steps to promote integration for ASEAN countries covered in this research.
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Asia, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East. 2021. Exploring Digital Economic Agreements to Promote Digital Connectivity in ASEAN. © Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/13961.Keywords
Macroeconomic
Macroeconomic Analysis
Macroeconomic Framework
Macroeconomic Models
Macroeconomic Performance
Macroeconomic Planning
Macroeconomic Policies
Macroeconomic Reform
Macroeconomic Stabilization
Economic Development
Economic Infrastructure
Economic Policies
Regional Economic Development
Microfinance Programs
Public Finance
Local Financing
Financial Stability
Financial Sector Regulation
Public Financial Management
Financial System
Financial Statistics
Foreign and Domestic Financing
Financial Inclusion
Foreign direct investment
Crisis
Resilience
Bond Financing
Green bonds
Green financing
Social bonds
Enterprises
Financial aid
Economies in transition
Local Finance
Local Government
Insurance Companies
Banks
Social Equity
Pension Funds
Mutual Funds
Financial Aspects
Fiscal Policy
Business cycle
Financial cycle
Financial literacy
Financial safety net
Exports
Financial crises
Digital
Digital currency
Digital economy
E-commerce
Digital connectivity
Social responsibility of business
Accounting
Personal budgets
Cost and standard of living
Bank accounts
Credit control
Regulatory reform
Banks and banking
Digital Financial Service
Pension plans
Individual retirement accounts
Employee pension trusts
Investment management
Investments
Multiemployer pension plans
Keogh plans
Individual retirement accounts
Pension plans
Employee pension trusts
Pension trusts
Investment companies
International banks and banking
Stock exchanges
Thematic bonds
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