Regional trade deal to give strong boost to ASEAN economies: ADB

A comprehensive economic agreement including China to be discussed at the 22nd ASEAN summit could push Brunei's growth by an impressive 6 percent with significant growth projections for Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, according to a report released on Tuesday.

The report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimates that negotiations between ASEAN and six dialogue partners for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) started last year at the East Asia Summit in Cambodia could promote growth significantly by 2025.