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Sharing Information about RCEP Nationwide in Lao PDR
08 December 2022
Lao PDR, 8 & 13 December 2022: ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme, working in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), Lao PDR, held …

Implementation of RCEP Highlighted at ERIA High-Level Forum
03 November 2022
Phnom Penh, 2-3 November 2022: Entered into force on 1 January 2022, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) aims to strengthen economic linkages and enhance …

Unpacking the RCEP Agreement for Lao Business: Public and Private Dialogue Series
10 August 2022
Vientiane, 10-11 August 2022: With the 1 January entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), it is urgent for businesses to seize …

Discussing What the RCEP Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation Provisions Mean for Cambodian Business
14 July 2022
Jakarta, 14 July 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is envisaged to be a mega trade agreement that establishes a modern, comprehensive, high-quality, and …

The RCEP Investment Provision and What It Means for Cambodia
29 June 2022
Jakarta, 29 June 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) consists of 20 chapters and sets the standard for a new level of economic cooperation, …

RCEP Trade in Services and What They Mean for Cambodia
23 May 2022
Jakarta, 23 May 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is now in force for 13 of its 15 signatory states. Chapter 8 of …

Indonesia’s Trade in Goods Tackled in RCEP Focus Group Discussion
22 April 2022
Jakarta, 22 April 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is the biggest trading bloc that focuses on creating a modern, comprehensive, high-quality, and mutually …

A Framework for Ongoing Commitments to RCEP Success
05 April 2022
By Prof Fukunari Kimura, ERIA's Chief Economist: For member states of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) its signing, ratification and being in effect are …

G20 and RCEP Key to Powering Global Recovery and Development
27 March 2022
By Dr Lili Yan Ing, Lead Advisor on Southeast Asia Region, and Prof Mari Pangestu World Bank Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships: There …

President of ERIA and Cambodia's Minister of Commerce Launch Monograph on RCEP
14 March 2022
Phnom Penh, 14 March 2022: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) became the largest free trade agreement in the world when it was signed in …