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Fresh round of mega-deal trade talks at AEM meeting

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership meeting kicks off with hopes for clear plan by November

Annabeth Leow

Annabeth Leow

Published Fri, Aug 31, 2018 · 03:48 AM

    Singapore

    FRESH ministerial talks for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal began on Thursday afternoon, with Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing hoping for a clear plan by November.

    "The substantial conclusion of RCEP by end-2018 will reaffirm our region's continued support for free trade against the backdrop of rising protectionist sentiments," he told his counterparts, opening discussions on the sidelines of the Asean Economic Ministers (AEM) meeting at the Shangri-La Hotel.

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