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Southeast Asian nations sign digital trade deal to ease payments and cut paperwork

Online shopping and digital services are growing across Southeast Asia, but businesses still face different rules in each country.

  • Southeast Asian nations sign Digital Economy Framework Agreement to ease digital trade.
  • Agreement to come into force in May 2027, replacing 2019 electronic commerce deal.
  • ASEAN ministers aim to reduce paperwork, harmonize payment systems.

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