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Ministry of Trade and Industry

Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)

The DEPA is a first-of-its-kind agreement that promotes digital trade, trusted data flows, and inclusive digital economies among members.

Last updated 17 September 2026

What is the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)?

Illustration of handshake between Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand under DEPA banner.

Founded by Singapore, Chile and New Zealand, the DEPA is the world’s first-ever standalone digital trade agreement. It establishes new approaches and collaborations in digital trade issues, promotes interoperability between different regimes, and addresses emerging digital technology issues such as artificial intelligence (AI).

The DEPA welcomed Korea and Costa Rica as new members in May 2024 and September 2026 respectively. As of September 2026, eight aspirant economies have applied to join the DEPA: China, Canada, Peru, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), El Salvador, Ukraine, Uruguay and Thailand.

Find out more about the DEPA below:

Infographic showing key features of DEPA

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