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Asean leaders push for stronger trade ties among RCEP members and other partners

PM Wong called for countries to show that free trade can bring shared prosperity to the region.

Leaders at the 5th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct 27, 2025.

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