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EU-Singapore Agreements: Digital Trade Agreement
On 25 July 2024, the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement was officially concluded, marking a significant step forward in strengthening digital trade ties between Europe and Singapore.
September 24, 2024
European Commissioners-designate (2024-2029)
On 18 July 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who was elected for a second mandate, presented to the European Parliament her Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029.
September 19, 2024
Southeast Asia Climate Outlook 2024 Survey Report
The Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme (CCSEAP) was established in 2020 to examine the phenomenon of climate change, its impact, and policy responses across the regions.
September 17, 2024
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) – CDP Policy Explainer
This policy explainer outlines a selection of essential aspects and implications of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)1 , with a focus on the climate governance of companies along their value chains.
September 16, 2024
The future of European competitiveness – In-depth analysis and recommendations
Energy is a key driver of the European Union’s competitiveness gap vis-à-vis other world regions.
September 11, 2024
The future of European competitiveness – A competitiveness strategy for Europe
Europe has been worrying about slowing growth since the start of this century.
September 11, 2024
Law passed to allow EMA to recover costs of energy security measures – The Straits Times
SINGAPORE – Parliament on Sept 9 passed changes to a law that will help the authorities recover the cost of initiatives undertaken to safeguard Singapore’s electricity supply in a climate-friendly way.
September 10, 2024
SBF National Business Survey 2024 Manpower and Wages Edition
However, increased manpower cost, tightened foreign workforce policies and a limited local talent pool continue to weigh down businesses.
August 23, 2024
Are companies ready for the EU supply chain law?
What our Social Benchmark tells us about the state of corporate readiness to enact mandatory due diligence legislation
August 8, 2024
New Public-Private Partnership to advance global trade that is inclusive, sustainable and future- ready
New Public-Private Partnership to advance global trade that is inclusive, sustainable and futureready
August 2, 2024
Beverage container return scheme launch pushed back by a year – CNA
SINGAPORE – The launch of the beverage container return scheme has been pushed back to give beverage producers and retailers sufficient time to design and operationalise it, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Wednesday (Jul 31).
July 31, 2024
EU and Singapore conclude negotiations for landmark Digital Trade Agreement
Today, the EU and Singapore concluded negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA).
July 25, 2024
