International trade

As global trade fractures, Budget 2026 doubles down on AI integration while reinforcing the social compact

The mindset to take initiative and forge new paths with rules for cooperation is part of Singapore’s DNA

Deals are announced at bilateral meeting co-chaired by Singapore DPM Gan Kim Yong and Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Chongqing Connectivity Initiative

If the US chooses to stay out of certain conversations, the rest of the world can find a way forward and the US can rejoin later, he says

Joint action can protect open, rules-based commerce and counter the US’ divide-and-rule tactics

To do so, the region must offer stability, openness and inclusiveness, he says

From pricier goods to volatile markets, Trump’s tariffs are hitting Singapore hard. What’s the outlook? Claressa Monteiro chats with SGX’s Geoff Howie and economist Terence Ho.

These are under the framework of the countries’ new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership