HEADLINES:
1. India will not join RCEP trade deal in blow to sprawling Asian pact
2. ‘Still time’ for Thailand to solve duty-free issue: US official
3. 15 nations complete 'text-based' negotiations for RCEP, signing expected in 2020
4. IMF chief advises 'timely' policy push
5. Swiss-Belhotel to open four new hotels in Thailand
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