Another year into the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, this report describes an Asia and Pacific region that has more experience in tackling pandemic hardships, better data showing positive integration trends, and greater confidence in regional cooperation to address shared concerns. As rapid digitalization and the COVID-19 pandemic are spurring growth of digital services trade in Asia and the Pacific, the theme chapter explores how the region can capitalize on greater opportunities for digital services trade through structural reforms and international cooperation

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