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        "id": 1996756,
        "msgid": "indonesia-calls-for-stronger-rcep-cooperation-utilisation-1790146361",
        "date": "2026-09-23 12:45:32",
        "title": "Indonesia calls for stronger RCEP cooperation, utilisation",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Indonesia has urged RCEP members to intensify outreach efforts to ensure the benefits of the trade agreement reach more businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises. The move aims to deepen regional economic integration and strengthen trade and investment ties amidst a shifting global economic landscape.",
        "content": "<p>Roro called for greater use of RCEP so its benefits reach more\nbusinesses, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia urged RCEP members to intensify outreach to raise awareness\nand encourage businesses to utilize the agreement\u2019s available benefits,\nRoro said in a statement issued here Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Stronger cooperation among RCEP participants is increasingly\nimportant to address shared challenges and strengthen regional economic\nresilience, Roro said.<\/p>\n<p>RCEP should be fully utilized to deepen regional economic\nintegration, strengthen trade and investment ties, and preserve an open,\nfree, fair and rules-based trading system.<\/p>\n<p>Ministers also emphasized stronger RCEP implementation, deeper trade\nand investment, and greater economic resilience amid shifts in the\nglobal economic landscape.<\/p>\n<p>They noted progress on RCEP\u2019s accession agenda and approved the RCEP\nJoint Committee\u2019s recommendation to establish an ad hoc Accession\nWorking Group for Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>The move reaffirmed RCEP\u2019s open and inclusive nature while ensuring\naccession procedures comply with the agreement\u2019s terms and established\nprocesses.<\/p>\n<p>Ministers also noted progress toward establishing a permanent RCEP\nSecretariat in Indonesia and urged the Joint Committee to continue\ndiscussions on its draft Terms of Reference and other preparations.<\/p>\n<p>RCEP covers 10 ASEAN members\u2014Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia,\nLaos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and\nVietnam\u2014and five partners: Australia, China, Japan, South Korea and New\nZealand. Negotiations began in 2012 and the agreement was signed in\n2020.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Japan says RCEP needs stronger rules to tackle trade\nchallenges<\/p>\n<p>Related news: RCEP seen as key anchor for Asian growth<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Maria Cicilia, Raka Adji<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-calls-for-stronger-rcep-cooperation-utilisation-1790146361",
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