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Selected milestones in ASEAN digital economy negotiations
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- September 2023Negotiations launched
ASEAN Economic Ministers launched negotiations on the framework. Source 1
- 3 July 2025Singapore outlined a target
The trade minister described substantial conclusion by the end of 2025 as the goal. Source 2
- 27 to 29 May 2026Negotiations concluded
Senior economic officials resolved outstanding issues at the Manila meeting. Source 3
- November 2026Signing target
Singapore identified the leaders' summit as the intended signing venue. Source 4
The agreement developed through negotiation, ministerial review and a separate signing stage.
Selected milestones in ASEAN digital economy negotiations
The timeline tracks negotiation and signing milestones. The final row is a stated signing target, with the agreement's practical effect depending on its text and subsequent implementation.
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|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | Negotiations launched | ASEAN Economic Ministers launched negotiations on the framework. | Source 1 |
| 3 July 2025 | Singapore outlined a target | The trade minister described substantial conclusion by the end of 2025 as the goal. | Source 2 |
| 27 to 29 May 2026 | Negotiations concluded | Senior economic officials resolved outstanding issues at the Manila meeting. | Source 3 |
| November 2026 | Signing target | Singapore identified the leaders' summit as the intended signing venue. | Source 4 |