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European Parliament nod for free trade, partnership pacts with Singapore
Published Wed, Feb 13, 2019 · 09:50 PM
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THE European Parliament has given the green light to a landmark trade agreement with Singapore that is set to remove nearly all customs duties between the two jurisdictions.
Following a majority vote in favour of the European Union-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) on Wednesday, the pact can be ratified and entered into force. Meanwhile, two other agreements were also given the go-ahead.
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