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Delivering on Global Gateway: Strengthening Development and Export Finance Complementarity and Coordination
This report is written at the request of the European Commission DG INTPA E2, following presentations and discussions at the Commission Experts Group on Enhanced Coordination of External Financial Tools.
February 19, 2025
EU Trade Negotiations & Agreements
EU Trade Negotiations & Agreements – Stay informed on the latest trade negotiations and agreements shaping global business relations.
February 19, 2025
Empowering Singaporeans, Shaping Global Leaders
Make your mark as a global business leader – join these programmes to be part of the leadership community today!
February 12, 2025
An EU Compass to regain competitiveness and secure sustainable prosperity
Today, the Commission presents the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate providing a strategic and clear framework to steer the Commission's work.
February 10, 2025
Singapore unlikely to be hit by direct US tariffs but may still be impacted: Vivian Balakrishnan
SINGAPORE - Singapore is not expected to be hit by trade tariffs from the United States, but still stands to be indirectly impacted as it is a small and open economy, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
February 6, 2025
Singapore factory activity growth slows as Asia braces itself for impact of Trump tariffs
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s manufacturing sector – like most of its Asian counterparts – is bracing itself for the impact from a looming trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump’s recently announced tariffs against key trading partners China, Canada and Mexico.
February 4, 2025
Statement by Executive Vice-President Séjourné on the EU Competitiveness Compass
EU Economic Doctrine for 2024-2029 – The EU Commission has outlined its new economic strategy for the next five years, emphasising sustainable growth, competitiveness, and resilience in response to global challenges.
January 30, 2025
Malaysia unveils tax incentives for companies and workers in Johor-Singapore SEZ – The Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Jan 8 announced tax incentives to draw investments to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), including a 5 per cent tax rate for companies investing in high-value activities.
January 22, 2025
Leiden Asia Centre: Dealing with Decoupling from China: Business Strategies in a Changing World
This report, written by Professor Frank Pieke and Bert Hofman, discusses the findings of a research project of the LeidenAsiaCentre in the Netherlands and the East Asian Institute in Singapore on the extent and impact of economic decoupling from China.
January 20, 2025
Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat: New Johor SEZ deal guns for global investments, 20,000 skilled jobs in 5 years – CNA
KUALA LUMPUR: A Special Economic Zone in Johor jointly run by Malaysia and Singapore will gun for global investments, with both countries setting sights on the creation of 20,000 skilled jobs in the first five years.
January 7, 2025
Unlocking the ASEAN-6: ESG Transition Overview 2024
ASEAN Exchanges is a collaboration among the exchanges in the ASEAN countries with the objectives of promoting greater integration of the ASEAN capital markets, enhancing the visibility of ASEAN as an asset class, and strengthening ASEAN as an attractive investment destination for both ASEAN and global investors.
December 18, 2024
European Chamber of Commerce Korea Issues Statement to Deputy Prime Minister Choi Following the Lifting of Martial Law
The Wall Street Journal evaluated the lifting of President Yoon’s martial law by the National Assembly as showing that a democratic culture has taken root in Korea.
December 9, 2024
