ASEAN members call for cooperation to unlock growth opportunities in region The ASEAN member states and officials applauded China’s achievements in digital technology and the economy, and called for support to help advance the region’s digital infrastructure, nurture digital talent and align regulatory frameworks to enhance cross-border e-commerce and unlock new growth opportunities. With groundbreaking advances in artificial intelligence, or AI, and quantum computing, the rapid development of the digital economy has positioned China as a leading force in digital innovation, said Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN. Speaking at the ASEAN-China Digital Ecosystem Cooperation Forum in Bangkok on Wednesday, he emphasized that ASEAN-China relations have evolved with the times, growing into one of the region’s most adaptive and forward-looking partnerships. And the technological momentum creates significant opportunities for deeper ASEAN-China collaboration in emerging technologies. "This robust economic relationship is now being further strengthened by our shared resolve to drive the wave of digital transformation, unlocking new opportunities for innovation, connectivity and sustainable growth," Kao said. Kao said the region’s priority is to enhance digital connectivity infrastructure in terms of quality, accessibility, affordability and capacity in digital skills. He also said the […]
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