A container ship anchors along the Yangon river as traditional wooden boats ferry passengers across in 2016. (AFP)

RCEP trade deal: Will Myanmar really benefit?

Existing free trade agreements and longstanding non-trade barriers could limit the RCEP’s impact for Myanmar, but the country may benefit from increased investment due to improved access to global value chains.

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