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AEC meeting to discuss digital economy and sustainability for ASEAN

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The ASEAN Economic Council (AEC) meeting, set to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, will be attended by Thai representatives, the objective being the discussion of the Digital Economic Framework Agreement (DEFA) progress. The upcoming 43rd ASEAN Summit’s preparations will also be a focal point in the discussions.

Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations, Auramon Supthaweethum, shared with the press that the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Commerce Ministry, Ekachat Seetavorarat, will represent Thailand at the AEC meeting today.

The AEC meeting attendees’ primary focus will be to establish guidelines for the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision, outlining a robust plan for the subsequent 20 years of ASEAN. The agenda includes strengthening ASEAN’s capacities and competitiveness across sectors, such as technology and…

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