Question 1

Which landmark agreement, finalized in negotiations in May 2026, aims to harmonize digital trade rules and accelerate ASEAN's transformation into a leading digital economy?

Accepted Answer

ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)

Question 2

What is a primary goal of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) concerning micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)?

Accepted Answer

To encourage their expansion across borders and integration into regional value chains

Question 3

Which two Southeast Asian nations recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity, digital inclusion, e-governance, and emerging technologies?

Accepted Answer

Philippines and Vietnam

Question 4

In 2023, what percentage of venture capital deals in ASEAN were related to the digital economy, exceeding the global average?

Accepted Answer

71%

Question 5

Which initiative, launched in 2020, aims to facilitate the growth of regional e-commerce and digital economy through an annual event open to businesses in the region?

Accepted Answer

ASEAN Online Sale Day (AOSD)

Question 6

What is the projected value of ASEAN's digital economy by 2030, according to current growth trends and potential DEFA impact?

Accepted Answer

US$2 trillion

Question 7

Which framework agreement, adopted in 2016, aims to strengthen the protection of personal data within ASEAN member states?

Accepted Answer

ASEAN Framework on Personal Data Protection (PDP)

Question 8

As of early 2024, which two ASEAN countries are identified as prime beneficiaries of the growing data center investment due to their location advantage and available land/power?

Accepted Answer

Malaysia and Indonesia

Question 9

Which agreement, initiated in September 2023, is considered the world's first region-wide digital economy agreement aimed at harmonizing digital trade rules?

Accepted Answer

ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA)

Question 10

Which two Southeast Asian nations have linked their real-time payment systems (PayNow and PromptPay), being the first in the world to do so?

Accepted Answer

Singapore and Thailand

Question 11

What is the projected market size for Vietnam's e-commerce sector by 2030, positioning it as the second-largest in Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

US$63 billion

Question 12

Which ASEAN initiative, launched in 2021, aims to accelerate digital initiatives and deepen regional integration and connectivity during the second half of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint?

Accepted Answer

Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap: An ASEAN Digital Transformation Agenda

Question 13

Which countries are collaborating on a Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP) with initiatives like Cross-Border Privacy Rules Socialization?

Accepted Answer

USA and ASEAN

Question 14

The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) negotiations began in which year?

Accepted Answer

2023

Question 15

Which of the following is a key focus area for the digital transformation agreement signed between the Philippines and Vietnam?

Accepted Answer

Digital inclusion, e-government, and emerging technologies

Question 16

What is the projected growth of ASEAN's digital economy by 2030 if DEFA is effectively implemented, according to some projections?

Accepted Answer

It is expected to double to US$2 trillion.

Question 17

Which Southeast Asian country is chairing the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) negotiations, with an expected conclusion this year (2025)?

Accepted Answer

Thailand

Question 18

In the context of digital diplomacy in ASEAN, which platforms does ASEAN primarily utilize as a state actor to conduct its digital diplomacy efforts?

Accepted Answer

Official website and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

ASEAN Digital Diplomacy: Navigating Cross-Border Tech, Trade, and Evolving International Relations

More Study Guide Study Sets