Trans-Pacific Partnership

SINGAPORE (April 17): In the past two weeks, the Trump Administration has initiated a series of moves on trade, which shows that the US’ trade policies under its new president are beginning to take shape. While these policies are still evolving, there a

SINGAPORE (Feb 2): Contrary to what the Trump Administration believes, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) would have been beneficial to all of its signatories, including the US, had it been signed, sealed and delivered.

(Nov 24): Singapore, on track to post its worst economic performance since the 2009 global financial crisis this year, is bracing for more uncertainty as rising protectionism poses risks for the export-dependent nation.

SINGAPORE (Nov 16): Now that Donald Trump is the US President Elect, market watchers expect the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership to lapse, dashing the hopes of external markets that rely on US demand.

SINGAPORE (Sept 22): HSBC Global Research says the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is unlikely to change its policy during its review in October, despite the deteriorating numbers in non-oil domestic exports (NODX), intellectual property, retail sal

SINGAPORE (Aug 22): Leading companies around the world are increasingly embedding sustainability in their supply chains by increasing collaboration with suppliers as well as making better use of new technology, according to a new report produced by EY in

(June 13): Any move by Congress to amend a massive Pacific  trade pact -- the centrepiece of US President Barack Obama’s rebalancing to Asia -- would risk the deal collapsing, according to the Singapore government.