Trade
Europe is edging closer to a trade war with China. Here’s why.
EU officials weigh more powerful trade and industrial measures to curb Beijing’s growing dominance in sensitive fields
Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an ‘initial tranche’ with more to come
They will be distributed among the state-owned carriers, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines
Asean will benefit from breakthrough trade deal between UK and Gulf states
Britain and the Middle East states have a shared interest in the Asian region
How Singapore and Vietnam should build strategic complementarity
Its promise lies in higher-value cooperation and offering a replicable model for Asean
Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast to 3-5% as electronics shipments power Q1 expansion
First quarter sees gains of 9.6%, following a 12.7% increase in the three months prior
Singapore can gain from China’s growing markets, must ‘embrace’ AI as the Chinese have: SM Lee
Everyone in the city-state has to learn to adopt artificial intelligence, he adds
US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone ‘sooner rather than later’, US official says
[SINGAPORE] The United States is expected to reach a deal on the long-term framework for an economic security zone with the Philippines “sooner rather than later”, a senior US official said on Thursda...
Commonwealth’s economic momentum grows
The 56-member group can advance trade liberalisation by building on existing Asia-Pacific and African agreements
Can Singapore help shape the future of the ocean?
The global seas are part of the infrastructure that underpins the country’s stability
India’s trade deficit widens in April as import costs rise
The gap stands at US$28.4 billion, higher than economists’ forecast of US$26 billion