Dubbed as the inevitable convergence of the physical and digital worlds, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is reshaping economies and societies around the globe. The opportunities arising from its evolution in ASEAN are limitless. The 4IR offers people the opportunity to grow better connected, helps economies grow and become more competitive, empowers ASEAN’s citizens and improves their livelihoods through digitalising the provision of basic social services, and helps society decarbonise to meet sustainable development challenges confronting the region. Identified as a cross-pillar priority deliverable under Brunei Darussalam’s ASEAN Chairmanship this year, the Consolidated Strategy on the 4IR for ASEAN will guide the ASEAN Community’s progression towards digital transformation for the benefit of the society.

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