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Singapore

Singapore constantly looks to improve external ties, takes upgraded partnerships seriously: PM Wong

Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, delivers his speech during a signing ceremony on the substantive conclusion of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Johannes P. Christo
ASEAN Business

EU advancing in trade agreement talks with Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, trade chief says

An Aurrigo auto-dolly. The company's autonomous baggage vehicles, on trial in Singapore with key aviation partners, showcase how UK innovation is helping drive the next generation of airport logistics.
Opinion & Features

UK-Singapore trade ties are a model of resilience in a volatile world

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto and EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic (centre) during the sign of Indonesia-EU comprehensive economic partnership agreement in Bali, Tuesday (September 23)
ASEAN Business

Indonesia-EU free trade pact to kick off in 2027; EU eyes more Asean members

DPM Gan says that with greater regional economic integration, Asia can tap the comparative advantages of its diverse economies to offer a compelling value proposition to businesses and investors.
Singapore

Asia has an opportunity to stand out amid global turbulence: DPM Gan

European export interest towards South and South-east Asia doubled from 7% to 14%, after the US’ “Liberation Day” tariffs, notes Allianz Trade.
Global Enterprise

Tariff heat sees Europe heighten focus on Vietnam and Indonesia

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right) and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands before their bilateral meeting and the signing of the free trade agreement between two countries, at Chequers, in Aylesbury, UK, on Jul 24.
Global Enterprise

UK and India seal free trade agreement slashing tariffs, barriers

Talks for Asean’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement, expected to be the world’s first regional digital economy agreement, are slated to conclude by the end of the year.
Opinion & Features

The lasting impact of FTAs amid global trade shocks

The trade deal is expected to create more opportunities in key industries such as agriculture and the automotive sector.
ASEAN Business

EU, Indonesia strike political agreement to advance free trade deal

Asean, made up of 10 South-east Asian countries, is China’s largest trading partner, with the value of total trade reaching US$234 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
ASEAN Business

China, Asean complete negotiations on upgraded free trade deal

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