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Trans-Pacific Partnership
Commentary
Trump’s trade policy: growing risks to Asia
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
April 17, 2017
Here’s how the US could have benefitted from TPP
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.
February 02, 2017
Singapore braces for globalisation backlash as trade fears grow
(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.
November 24, 2016
Will Asean pivot to China now?
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.
November 16, 2016
Forex
Will MAS change course this October?
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
September 22, 2016
Why supply chain sustainability is not just a necessity, but an investment
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
August 22, 2016
Singapore urges US against tweaking big Pacific trade pact
(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.
June 13, 2016