Indo-Pacific economic framework (IPEF)
Indo-Pacific partners ink clean economy deal with new programme on nuclear energy
The work programme aims to help partners develop the supply chains, infrastructure and workforce needed to deploy small modular reactors safely
Temasek, GIC part of global coalition investing US$25 billion in Indo-Pacific emerging markets
The coalition also aims to support economic development, sustainability goals of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity economies
Singapore keen on ‘talent exchange’, developing AI ‘guard rails’ with the US
Countries should work together to develop guidelines to ensure that AI is developed and applied in a safe and secure way, Minister Gan Kim Yong says
Is a trade deal between the US and Asia still on the cards or has the ship sailed?
[SAN FRANCISCO] Last week, much of the business community heaved a small sigh of relief as they watched a meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping play out in San Franci...
Leaders agree on three pillars of cooperation at US-led Indo-Pacific talks
[SAN FRANCISCO] Member economies of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) have reached a consensus on three “pillars” of cooperation, while the crucial trade pillar remained in pro...
Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at Apec summit, say open to new members
Trade ministers from members of an Asian free trade pact abandoned by the United States affirmed on Wednesday (Nov 15) a desire for more countries to join the bloc if they can meet its standards.
Reading the Xi leaves: A Biden meeting good for everyone
A meeting of the two leaders during the upcoming Apec summit would indicate that the rivalry between the two superpowers is being checked
Ahead of Apec Summit, IPEF negotiators ‘focused on getting the job done’, says US commerce official
At US$310 billion, the size of US investments in Singapore is larger than the US’ investment in China, Japan and South Korea combined
Singapore hopes for substantial IPEF progress by Apec
Singapore’s deputy prime minister said on Friday (Oct 13) he hopes for substantial progress in the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) discussions in time for next month’s Asi...
Unlocking opportunities: Singapore as a standard-maker in digital trade governance
THE Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came into force last Friday (Jun 2), marking the emergence of the world’s biggest free trade area. Comprising the largest economies in the Asia-...
