Indonesia and the Philippines have not ratified the RCEP, says World Bank's Mari Elka Pangestu


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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama): Indonesia and the Philippines are the countries that have not ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), said World Bank managing director of development policy and partnerships Mari Elka Pangestu.

She said Indonesia, however, is expected to edify the RCEP at a plenary in Parliament on Aug 30.

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