29 Apr 2021

Asia-Pacific countries form the world’s largest trading bloc: RCEP

Fifteen countries in Asia and the Pacific have formed the world’s largest trading bloc under the leadership of China. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a new free trade area comprising 2.2 billion people and 30% of the world economy. Is this a threat or an opportunity?

Topic(s)Economic Outlook Micro/ Small/ Medium enterprise Policy

Sustainable Development Goal(s)SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the goal SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

People, Planet, Prosperity, PeaceProsperity

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