KOTA TINGGI, Mar 1 — Malaysia, as Asean chair, is optimistic the bloc will substantially conclude the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in time for the Asean Leaders’ Summit at the end of the year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The hosting of the upcoming 31st Asean Economic Ministers' Retreat on Friday (February 28) in Desaru, Johor, will discuss various vital matters for Asean's economic integration, particularly under the theme of inclusivity and sustainability.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — As Malaysia assumes the Asean chairmanship next year, it should focus on implementing more people-centric measures and enhancing intra-Asean trade, according to experts.

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 — Indonesia's Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has emphasised the importance of government and business sector collaboration in Asean given the significant decline of 8.3 per cent in intra-Asean trade compared to the previous year, reported ANTARA News Agency.

VIENTIANE, Oct 9 — Asean micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should benefit from the US$2 trillion (RM8.56 trillion) expected economic value generated from the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) by 2030.

JAKARTA, Oct 8 — Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto pushed for accelerating the completion of Asean's Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) negotiations during the 24th Asean Economic Community Council meeting in Laos yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Malaysia hopes the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) can be finalised during its chairmanship next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia is strategically positioned to capitalise on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and emerge as Asean's premier data centre hub, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.