How to use e-signatures for Australian cross-border trade with Asia?

In Australia, the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) recognizes e-signatures as legally binding for most contracts, provided they meet reliability and authentication standards. For cross-border trade with Asia, compliance varies by country: Singapore's Electronic Transactions Act aligns closely with Australian standards, while Japan requires qualified e-signatures under its Act on the Use of Information and Communications Technology. In China, the Electronic Signature Law mandates secure methods for enforceability. Always verify jurisdiction-specific requirements to ensure mutual recognition.