If the leaders meet at November summit, region will be reassured.

It is described as the world's largest trade bloc.

AGC is refining draft amendments to three acts.

AGC refining draft amendments to three acts.

The real significance lies in China’s participation.

It could become the world's largest free trade agreement, covering about 30 percent of the global gross domestic product.

The signing represents a significant and imperative milestone in the integration and revitalisation of economies.

RCEP offers a platform that can lead to a positive change in relations, says Aussie trade minister.

15 of these nations are set to conclude talks on Sunday and sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

India, however, will not be joining the FTA.

Participating nations reaffirm their commitment to sign the deal this year.

RCEP will continue negotiations at a meeting tomorrow with 14 other participating nations toward signing a trade agreement.

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Institute's researcher says RCEP would be the world's largest trade pact by gross domestic product and population.

Minister wants Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to be in effect by year-end. 

The recent Asean Plus 5 (excluding India) meeting showed that New Delhi still has major reservations about the trade deal, he adds.

RCEP members account for nearly a third of global domestic product, with India's departure making less of a difference.

Modi is facing rising opposition to the deal from his conservative Hindu voter base of small traders.

The PM says he thought the trade deal could have been completed within a year.

New demands from India dash plans to finalise the China-backed RCEP deal this weekend.

Negotiators are still unable to come to terms on at least four outstanding chapters.

Consult the people before concluding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, coalition Bantah tells the gov't.

The countries involved the trade pact hope to reach a conclusion during the final round meeting in Vietnam on Sept 19-27.

Darell Leiking assures that national interests and sovereignty will remain the top priority.

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The China-backed trade agreement involves 10 Asean and six Asia-Pacific countries.

UPDATED 4.30PM | 'We can't just accept something that sounds reasonable for other countries,' says the premier.

PM, meanwhile, says that Malaysia will only join trade deal if terms are beneficial. 

AEM ke-50 diadakan di Singapura bermula esok akan bincang rundingan bagi muktamadkan Perkongsian Ekonomi Komprehensif Serantau.