The sixth ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) officially opened on January 15 in Hanoi, affirming the region’s collective ambition to build a smart, deeply connected, innovative, and responsible digital community in the era of rapid technological change. A turning point in ASEAN’s digital cooperation mindsetMinister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung. “ASEAN needs a new, unified and integrative digital master plan - one that transcends fragmented approaches to create a cohesive ASEAN digital space and a unified ASEAN AI network,” he urged. Strengthening trust and collaborationASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn affirmed the bloc’s commitment to advancing inclusive digital cooperation, narrowing the digital divide, and fostering a trustworthy and secure digital space for all member nations. He described the ADGMIN mechanism as instrumental in translating ASEAN’s digital vision into tangible programs, joint initiatives, and meaningful partnerships.
