Practical Approach to the 2027 RCEP General Review: A Practitioner’s Perspective

A critical opportunity emerges to strengthen the world’s largest trade agreement amid rising global uncertainty and fragmentation. Although regional integration has improved, utilisation remains uneven, particularly among ASEAN members. A strategic, politically driven process is needed to prioritise high-impact reforms, enhance implementation, and reinforce supply chain resilience. Strong leadership, effective coordination, and early stakeholder engagement are essential to sustain momentum. With a structured timeline targeting upgrades by 2030, the process can deliver a more effective, sustainable, and forward-looking framework that enhances competitiveness, supports digital trade, and advances green economic development across participating economies.

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