Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Global Economy

Unfettered by Brussels, UK flexes new trading possibilities

The UK will be the first non-original member and European country to join the CPTPP since its ratification in 2018.
CPTPP gains momentum as Malaysia turns member - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Globalisation

CPTPP gains momentum as Malaysia turns member

Malaysia’s ratification of the 11-member agreement will come into effect on Nov 29.
Malaysia ratified to CPTPP at Singapore-chaired meeting - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Global Economy

Malaysia ratified to CPTPP at Singapore-chaired meeting

Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong says that discussions on the UK’s accession to the CPTPP are “on-going”.

Commerce

British bid for CPTPP membership more about regional geopolitics than trade

The spectre of Brexit looms large over the talks.
China's journey to join the CPTPP will be closely watched - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Global Economy

China's journey to join the CPTPP will be closely watched

China faces many obstacles to joining CPTPP, but a want for trying is not one of them.
New Cold War, or new frontlines? - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Geopolitics

New Cold War, or new frontlines?

Will President-elect Biden repair all the damage to US-China ties he will inherit from Trump? Not quite.

Global Economy

A harsher global environment requires a regional response

The Southeast Asian region is only gradually coming to grips with the Covid-19 pandemic, but it does not have the luxury of postponing action to tackle the longer-term dangers that it faces.

Commerce

Thailand delays TPP decision indefinitely following opposition backlash

Thai opposition, civil society and prominent social figures claim that the CPTPP would hurt Thai agriculture and healthcare.

Global Economy

Chan Chun Sing urges business leaders to help shape US policy

SINGAPORE (Aug 14): Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing says business leaders of US multinational corporations based in Singapore and the region can influence geopolitics amid global trade war jitters – and shape the course of history.
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