RCEP shows regional strong commitment to liberal trade: IMF
10:47 | 15/04/2021
Cargo ships offshore Singapore (Photo: VNA/Reuters)
Hanoi - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) sends a very powerful message of the region's commitment to open and liberal trade, an official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.
Addressing an online press conference on April 13, acting director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department Jonathan D. Ostry said this is a "very welcome step."
According to the official, the global environment has been extremely challenging, and yet Asia was able to conclude this agreement in this challenging environment, sending a very powerful signal.