The ASEAN–Japan Centre, together with the OECD Tokyo Centre and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), will convene a half-day hybrid seminar entitled “Advancing Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT) in ASEAN and Japan: Policy, Practice and Partnerships.” The event will be held both on-site at the ASEAN–Japan Centre in Tokyo and online via Zoom.
The seminar will survey the current DFFT landscape in both Japan and ASEAN, assess practical mechanisms for harmonizing governance approaches, and spotlight pioneering public-private initiatives. Key topics will include Japan’s institutional partnership with the OECD, ASEAN’s drive toward a common digital framework, and real-world case studies demonstrating how interoperable standards can fuel economic growth without compromising individual rights.
Over three focused sessions, senior officials, technical experts and representatives of leading national digital agencies will discuss regulatory innovation, technological interoperability and sector-specific applications ranging from government services to regional platforms.
Speakers’ Biography
Event Details & Registration
- Date & Time: Thursday, 31 July 2025 | 13:00–16:00 JST
- Format: Hybrid (in-person at ASEAN-Japan Centre, Tokyo; online via Zoom)
- Language: English with Japanese translation
- Registration: Please complete the registration form by Tuesday, 29 July 2025 at
https://forms.office.com/r/U2yD6QeT10
Upon successful registration, in-person participants will receive a confirmation notice with venue details; online participants will be sent a unique Zoom link.
Program (tentative)
Updated: 2025/07/29
| 13:00-13:02 | Introduction ・Brief welcome and introduction |
| 13:03-13:05 | Opening Remarks ・Ms. Naoko UEDA, Head, OECD Tokyo Office |
| 13:06-14:00 | Session 1: From Policy to Practice: Operationalizing DFFT in Asia Moderator: Dr. Yuka KUBOTA, Senior Executive Officer, ASEAN-Japan Centre Speakers: １．Mr. Takuya FUNAHASHI, Assistant Director to the Counselor at the Cabinet Secretariat, Secretariat for Digital Administrative and Fiscal Reforms, Japan Topic: Overview of Data Utilization Policy Discussions in Japan ２．Mr. Jun MORIKAWA, Director, Digital Trade Policy Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Topic: Establishment of Digital Trade Rules for the Realization of DFFT ３．Ms. Maiko MEGURO, Lead Coordinator on DFFT and Senior Policy Analyst, Directorate for Science, Technology, and Innovation Data Flows, Governance and Privacy Division, OECD Topic: Progress on the Institutional Arrangement for Partnership (IAP) under OECD ４．Ms. Dian Wulandari, Deputy Director of ASEAN ICT Center, ASEAN Secretariat Topic: Progress on the DFFT Implementation of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group |
| 14:01-15:00 | Session 2: Identifying Barriers in Building Trust in Technology and Governance Moderator: Ms. Naoko UEDA, Head, OECD Tokyo Office Speakers: １．Mr. Jun ISHII, Director, International Data Strategy and International Affairs, Digital Agency, Japan ２．Ms. Ivy Grace Villasoto, Attorney V, Division Chief of the Policy Development Division, National Privacy Commission, Philippines ３．Ms. Larissa Lim, Executive Manager, International Relations, Policy and Strategy, Infocomm Media Development Authority, Singapore |
| 15:01-15:55 | Session 3: Catalyzing Innovation: DFFT Sectoral Applications and Case Studies Moderator: Dr. Katrina Navallo, Programme Manager, Research Policy and Advocacy, ASEAN-Japan Centre Speakers: １．Mr. Yuji IKAI, Director, International Office and Digital Strategy Office, Business Affairs Bureau, METI ２．Mr. Daisuke NAKAYAMA, Chief Manager for Digital Innovation and Sustainable Economy, ERIA ３．Dr. Takanori FUJITA, Senior Fellow, The Tokyo Foundation |
| 15:56-16:00 | Closing Remarks and Call to Action ・Dr. Kunihiko HIRABAYASHI, Secretary General, ASEAN-Japan Centre Speaker Group Photos |
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ASEAN-Japan Centre
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