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Opinion

Southeast Asia's internet needs a light touch

ASEAN must develop common standards and avoid restrictive national rules

| Thailand

Southeast Asia has made positive strides recently in supporting the development of the region's fast-growing internet economy with effective regulation.

But despite a lot of helpful political rhetoric, the legislative landscape tells a contradictory story. The region needs to move quickly to create a common digital economy and avoid divisive national rules.

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