The Asia-Pacific region is rapidly becoming the main area of growth in the global economy in the 21st century. Recent … technology, and ideas.This book originated from the 2006 Annual Conference of the Ritsumeikan Center for Asia Pacific Studies …, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu, Japan, supported by an International Scientific Meetings Grant from the Japan Society …

, estimated to be at least $119 billion to $183 billion for countries in the Asia-Pacific region, per year. Notably, this is …

Rules on digital trade are rapidly taking shape as countries in Asia-Pacific and beyond strive to secure the benefits … growing. Asia-Pacific economies are unevenly engaged in cooperation in digital trade rulemaking - East and South-East Asia … economies have welcomed DTPs in their agreements and are taking the lead in developing DEAs, while Central Asia and South Asia …