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Hong Kong applies to join RCEP trade agreement

Hong Kong has submitted an application to join the 15-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, a mega trade agreement involving countries such as Thailand, Japan and South Korea, the government said on Wednesday. The move would expand Hong Kong’s free trade with Japan and South Korea, both of which the government has yet to reach […]

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Ukraine tensions unlikely to affect Philippine credit rating

MANILA, Philippines — Rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine would not make a huge dent on credit ratings in Asia-Pacific, including the Philippines, although its indirect impact on commodity prices and market disruption should be cause for worry, Moody’s Investors Service said. Michael Taylor, managing director at Moody’s, said the Asia-Pacific region has limited direct […]

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