Jakarta | Indonesia's determination to get what would be the world's largest proposed trade deal over the line will be sorely tested in the next few months - especially when there is a ready-made alternative in the wings.
On Monday it was confirmed there would be no agreement on the final text of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership between the 16 countries despite days of furious negotiations at the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok.
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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
