The ASEAN Digital Economy: Towards an Integrated Regional Framework

The fastest-growing Internet market in the world is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is rushing into the digital economy. This book evaluates the potential economic effects of digital economy agreements (DEAs) and the readiness of some ASEAN member states to develop the digital economy together. It offers a unique framework to evaluate countries' readiness to participate in digital economy collaborations, based on the architecture of Singapore's DEAs with its trading partners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is experiencing remarkable growth in its Internet market, making it a major player in the digital economy. In order to assess the potential economic impact of digital economy agreements (DEAs) and the readiness of some ASEAN member states to collaborate in this field, this book has been written. It presents a novel framework for evaluating countries' readiness to enter digital economy collaborations, drawing inspiration from the architecture of Singapore's DEAs with its trading partners. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the digital economy in ASEAN, examining the current state of digital infrastructure and regulations. Additionally, it includes simulation exercises to project economic outcomes delivered by regional collaborations.

Furthermore, the book delves into the specific strengths and weaknesses of five ASEAN member states, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The book concludes by revisiting the ASEAN economy as a whole, highlighting key issues that country leaders need to address as they pursue digital economy collaborations.

This book is intended for scholars, policymakers, and industrial practitioners who are interested in staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the ASEAN digital economy. It offers valuable insights and perspectives on the opportunities and challenges that ASEAN member states are facing in this rapidly evolving sector.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032312477