The Role and Future of Digital Economy Agreements in Developing Asia and the Pacific
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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Publication:
May 2025
This book explores how the evolving digital landscape is reshaping trade dynamics and regulation in Asia and the Pacific.
With digital transformation accelerating at an unprecedented rate, digital economy agreements have gained vital importance for Asia and the Pacific. The rapid development of information and communication technologies has reshaped the global economy, altering trade dynamics and encouraging new approaches to regulatory frameworks.
This book explores how the evolving digital landscape is reshaping trade dynamics and regulation in Asia and the Pacific. It examines digital economy agreements, and considers how the digital economy can drive inclusive growth. The book looks at areas such as digital taxation, cross-border payments, and data governance, and underscores the importance of aligning digital trade rules with other regulations. Assessing areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, it explores how economies can build stronger frameworks and regional cooperation to maximize the opportunities of the digital revolution.
Contents
- Trends in Domestic and International Digital Regulation in Asia and the Pacific
- Digital Economy Partnership Agreement Provisions on Data Flow, Cybersecurity, and Privacy: Challenges and Policy Suggestions for Developing Countries
- Standards in the Age of Digital Trade: A Way Forward
- Cross-Border Payments
- Taxing the Digital Economy: Cross-Border Data and Trade Policies in Asia
