About the Journal

The ASEAN Journal of Business and Digital Economy (AJBDE) is a peer-reviewed international academic journal committed to advancing scholarly discourse on business practices and the evolving landscape of the digital economy. With a strong emphasis on ASEAN economic integration, the journal aims to serve as a platform for collaborative research and innovation between key regional players, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan.

Regional Focus
While proudly rooted in the ASEAN region, AJBDE actively promotes comparative research and knowledge exchange, strengthening ties between Southeast and Central Asia. The inclusion of "ASEAN" in the journal's name reflects its mission to bridge regional collaboration, policy discussions, and cross-border business strategies in the digital age.

Scope of the Journal
AJBDE invites original research articles, conceptual papers, case studies, and reviews in the following areas:

  • Business and Management

  • Digital Economy and E-Commerce

  • Financial Technology (Fintech)

  • Sustainable Development in Business

  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • Smart Cities and Digital Transformation

  • Public Policy and Economic Governance

  • Cross-border Trade and ASEAN Integration

  • Comparative Economic Studies involving ASEAN and Central Asia

Global Appeal
Although regionally rooted, AJBDE maintains a global perspective, encouraging contributions from international researchers, industry professionals, and policy analysts working on relevant themes in business, economics, and technology.

Collaborating Institutions
AJBDE is jointly published by a consortium of respected academic institutions:

  • Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya (UM Surabaya), Indonesia

  • Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS), Universiti Selangor (UNISEL), Malaysia

  • Tashkent State University of Economics (TSUE), Uzbekistan