RCEP set for early conclusion


Many plans ahead: Partnership with other countries can help create the biggest free trade agreement, said Norazman.

KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing trade tension between China and the United States has provided the impetus for an early conclusion of the Regional Comprehensive Econo­mic Partnership (RCEP), said the International Trade and Industry Ministry.

Its deputy secretary-general Datuk Norazman Ayob said there was “renewed momentum” to substantially conclude the negotiations by the yearend.

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