Advancing digital trade in Indonesia

A private-sector forum convened by Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the ASEAN–UK Economic Integration Programme to explore how digital trade documentation can enhance Indonesia’s competitiveness and unlock new opportunities for global trade and trade finance. As ASEAN advances implementation of the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), businesses are increasingly adopting digital trade documents and paperless workflows to reduce costs, accelerate transactions, and strengthen cross-border operations.

The forum brings together business leaders, exporters, logistics providers, financial institutions, technology companies, and industry associations to discuss emerging trends, practical experiences, and opportunities for participation in next-generation trade mechanisms. Discussions will focus on international and regional developments in digital trade, business benefits of electronic trade documentation, lessons from real-world implementation, digitalisation of supply chains and trade finance, and public–private collaboration to support Indonesia’s digital trade ecosystem.

Participants will gain insights into emerging digital trade frameworks and international best practices, understand how electronic bills of lading, promissory notes, bills of exchange, and warehouse receipts improve efficiency and reduce costs, and connect with industry peers, policymakers, and international experts. The forum will conclude with a facilitated discussion to identify priority actions towards a roadmap for digital trade for Indonesia.

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