PM Wong to attend Asean Summit in Manila, with digital economy, energy security on agenda

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Leaders will also discuss deeper economic integration and strengthening ties with external partners

Leaders will also discuss deeper economic integration and strengthening ties with external partners

[MANILA] Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the 49th Asean Summit and related meetings from Sunday (Nov 15) to Tuesday in Manila, where regional leaders will discuss ways to deepen economic integration, strengthen energy security and accelerate the green energy transition.

The meetings will also focus on opportunities in the digital and green economies, as well as efforts to strengthen the region’s resilience against external shocks, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Saturday.

Held under the Philippines’ chairmanship theme of “Navigating Our Future, Together”, the summit will see leaders reaffirm their commitment to Asean’s community building efforts and discuss ways to promote an open and inclusive regional architecture.

They will also explore ways to strengthen cooperation with external partners to advance peace, stability and prosperity in the region, PMO said.

Among the key economic developments expected at the summit is the signing of the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement, after negotiations on the pact concluded in May.

The agreement aims to make it easier for businesses to operate across South-east Asia by simplifying digital trade procedures, facilitating cross-border data flows and strengthening digital payments and electronic transactions.

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Singapore’s Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry said in May that the pact would help businesses – particularly small and medium-sized enterprises – tap opportunities in the region’s expanding digital economy.

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