Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Chile seeking to join ASEAN-led RCEP
Members of the ASEAN-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) want to fast-track expansion to counter a build-up of uncertainty in global trade. Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Chile are among those seeking to join the world's largest trade pact, which covers more than 30% of global GDP and population. Melissa Goh reports from Kuala Lumpur.
Members of the ASEAN-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) want to fast-track expansion to counter a build-up of uncertainty in global trade. Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Chile are among those seeking to join the world's largest trade pact, which covers more than 30% of global GDP and population. Melissa Goh reports from Kuala Lumpur.