By Roffie Kurniawan ( August 6, 2026, 08:40 GMT | Insight) -- Indonesia sees ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement as one pillar of its broader strategy to develop artificial intelligence, data centers and digital infrastructure. As ASEAN moves toward signing the agreement in November, Indonesian officials say the country intends to leverage the regional digital trade framework to attract investment and expand its digital economy.Indonesia is positioning ASEAN’s landmark Digital Economy Framework Agreement, or DEFA, as one of the pillars of its ambition to become a regional hub for artificial intelligence, data centers and digital infrastructure, linking the trade pact to investment in energy and cross-border digital services....
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