Xu Ni and Banh Thi Hang

Hong Kong is among the regional players flocking to join RCEP, which has been dubbed a “game-changer” for regional trade.

RCEP: High hopes, disappointing start

The bloc’s initial performance has been underwhelming, possibly due to its pandemic-era launch and rising geopolitical tensions

Chan Chun Sing (seated) signing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) FTA on Nov 15, 2020. The RCEP represents the pinnacle of existing FTAs between Asean and China.

ACFTA 3.0: Will it match the promises of RCEP and CPTPP?

ACFTA 3.0 aims to broaden the agreement’s scope to emerging areas such as digital and green economies