New Asean pact set to transform regional trade and connectivity, says Thai economist


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BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Asean is on the cusp of entering a “golden age” driven by five key factors and a landmark digital economy agreement, said Jirayut Subsrisopa, founder and chief executive officer of Bitkub Capital Group Holdings.

Speaking at the Asean Economic Outlook 2025 seminar on Monday, Jirayut outlined how the upcoming Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could inject up to US$2 trillion (66.88 trillion) into the region's economy.

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