free trade agreements
The Asean-China Free Trade Area was upgraded. Now what?
ACFTA 3.0 strengthens supply chain links and resilience, but Asean still needs diversification for true risk insurance
China and Asean, hit by US tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact
The Asian nation and the bloc are part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Singapore constantly looks to improve external ties, takes upgraded partnerships seriously: PM Wong
Partnerships with Australia and New Zealand will enhance cooperation in green and digital economies, trade, security and supply chains
EU advancing in trade agreement talks with Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, trade chief says
[KUALA LUMPUR] The European Union is “advancing” in negotiations with the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia on new free trade agreements, its trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Thursday (Sep 2...
UK-Singapore trade ties are a model of resilience in a volatile world
Amid increasing protectionism, supply-chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions, the partnership continues to grow
Indonesia-EU free trade pact to kick off in 2027; EU eyes more Asean members
The agreement will remove more than 98% of tariffs, clearing the path for trade and opening the door to new investment opportunities
Asia has an opportunity to stand out amid global turbulence: DPM Gan
To do so, the region must offer stability, openness and inclusiveness, he says
Tariff heat sees Europe heighten focus on Vietnam and Indonesia
Trade and geopolitical tensions are prompting European companies to plough more investment and trade into South-east Asia; business expansion and landmark FTAs are being inked
UK and India seal free trade agreement slashing tariffs, barriers
The pact comes after three years of intense negotiations touching on thorny topics such as visas, tariff reductions and tax breaks
The lasting impact of FTAs amid global trade shocks
Free trade agreements provide a sense of continuity in a volatile trade environment by establishing clear rules and standards that help to anchor economic ties