Free trade agreements

After EU-Philippines trade deal, Asean could be next

2026-10-01T23:00:00.000Z
Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu urged businesses to not rely on the status quo amid a fragmented trade environment.

Singapore can be a diversified source of supply for countries seeking alternatives: Grace Fu

2026-09-30T04:02:02.000Z
DPM Gan Kim Yong says that bilateral negotiations between the EU and individual Asean countries will “set the stage for further integration at the Asean level”.

Bilateral EU free-trade deals can pave way for broader pact with Asean: DPM Gan

2026-09-22T12:23:35.000Z
Both sides said the deal will deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, making them more diversified and resilient amid global volatility.

EU and Philippines reach ‘substantial agreement’ on free-trade deal

2026-09-22T04:54:19.000Z
Vietnam is Asean’s second-largest trading economy by goods turnover, with merchandise trade hitting a record US$930 billion in 2025.

Three bets behind Vietnam’s three-hub free-trade-zone network

2026-08-12T03:41:05.000Z
Despite the challenges to free trade under the current geo-economic paradigm, Japan recognises that the opportunities it grants cannot be ignored.

How Japan is fighting Trump’s protectionism with new trade deals

2026-07-02T23:00:00.000Z
The USMCA was negotiated by Trump’s first administration to strengthen the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement.

US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it while seeking changes

2026-07-01T23:35:10.000Z
Asean is now in a position to revisit the idea of a bloc-to-bloc agreement with the EU.
NEW GLOBAL ORDER

EU and Asean at 50: time for bold action

2026-06-15T23:00:00.000Z
While Zhang Guoqing (above), China’s representative on the G7 call, does not usually handle trade matters, Macron has framed his participation as diplomatic progress.

China confronts G7 during Macron’s call by defending free trade

2026-06-12T03:26:10.000Z
Thailand is currently negotiating with Trump’s administration over tariff measures and is hoping to secure treatment comparable to other South-east Asian economies.

Thailand pushes EU free trade deal to reduce US reliance

2026-06-10T01:40:51.000Z