Singapore hopeful for China-backed Asia trade pact this year.
Singapore's trade minister said Wednesday he was hopeful that an Asia-wide trade pact, which is backed by China and excludes the United States, could be sealed by the end of the year.
"I think the gaps are narrowing and I think we have a fair chance to get it done this year," Chan told the US-ASEAN Business Council. Singapore, as chairman last year of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, had pushed hard for the conclusion of RCEP which linking nearly half the world's population including China, India, Japan and Southeast Asia.
China has championed RCEP amid its prolonged trade showdown with US President Donald Trump, a protectionist who has imposed billions of dollars' worth of tariffs as he accuses China of scamming the United States.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Singapore hopeful for China-backed Asia trade pact this year[WASHINGTON] Singapore's trade minister said on Wednesday he was hopeful that an Asia-wide trade pact, which is backed by China and excludes the United States, could be sealed by the end of the year. Read more at The Business Times.
Read more »
Singapore economy 3rd most vulnerable to sustained China trade slowdownSINGAPORE is the third most vulnerable economy to a sustained trade slowdown in China after Hong Kong and Mongolia, according to a Moody's Investors Service report released on Tuesday. Read more at The Business Times.
Read more »
Mahathir: China, Singapore will always be key trade partnersKUALA LUMPUR China and Singapore will always be Malaysia's key trade partners despite differences in views, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad told international investors at a conference here. This was the latest assurance to the two countries that their ongoing...
Read more »
China, Singapore will always be Malaysia's key trade partners despite differences: MahathirKUALA LUMPUR - China and Singapore will always be Malaysia's key trade partners despite differences in views, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told international investors gathered for a conference in the Malaysian capital.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Singapore is 3rd most vulnerable in region to slowing China trade: Moody'sSINGAPORE is the third most vulnerable Asia Pacific country to a sustained trade slowdown in China after Hong Kong and Mongolia, according to a Moody's Investors Service report released on Tuesday. Read more at The Business Times.
Read more »
Singapore among those most vulnerable to growth deceleration as China demand cools: Moody’sSINGAPORE (Mar 20): Singapore is among Asia Pacific countries that are most vulnerable to falling trade volumes globally in part due to ongoing tensions between the US and China, says ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service in a Tuesday report. “Given the uncertain outlook for growth and trade policy
Read more »
Singapore firms building up capacity outside China as fallbackA SINGAPOREAN electronics parts manufacturer set up shop in China's Shenzhen two decades ago - but with its products being 'very sensitive to tariffs', the company is now considering moving to India. Read more at The Business Times.
Read more »
Daily Debrief: What Happened TodaySingapore is 3rd most vulnerable in Asia-Pac to slowing China trade: Moody's, Temasek International names Lee Theng Kiat chairman, Dilhan Pillay CEO at
Read more »
Dr M confident international disputes will not affect economic relationsMalaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad has assured international investors that China and Singapore will always remain the country’s key trade partners regardless of international disputes.
Read more »