Earlier today, Minister Gan Kim Yong joined Ministers from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the UK to announce the substantial conclusion of negotiations for UK’s accession to the Agreement. Read more: mti.gov.sg/Trade/Free-Tra…

Congratulations to Peru for being the first Pacific Alliance country to ratify the Pacific Alliance-Singapore Free Trade Agreement – a partnership that will catalyse greater economic corporation between our regions, in areas of mutual interest! Alianza del Pacífico

Last week, Singapore companies participated in the Uttar Pradesh Global Investor Summit (UPGIS), where they showcased their investments into the state. MTI also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the State Government of Uttar Pradesh. Learn more: mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press…

Singapore has formally submitted its instrument of acceptance of the WTO's Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies! This makes Singapore the second WTO Member to ratify the Agreement, paving the way for collective efforts to address ocean sustainability.

The Korea-Singapore Digital Partnership Agreement (KSDPA) has entered into force on 14 January 2023. The KSDPA will establish forward-looking digital trade rules, promote interoperability of digital systems and deepen collaboration in emerging areas to unlock new opportunities.

To foster stronger regional cooperation, Singapore together with other ASEAN member states, Australia, and New Zealand, have substantially concluded negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA). Find out more here: bit.ly/3E4uKZU

Singapore participated in the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) yesterday, and looks forward to working with the US and our regional partners to develop a Framework that is open and inclusive, with a forward-looking and positive agenda for economic cooperation.

Minister Gan attended the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting on 21 & 22 May, chaired by Thailand, where he highlighted ways in which APEC can ensure inclusive and sustainable growth to foster a more resilient Asia Pacific region. Find out more bit.ly/3LzyUKT

Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan signed the Pacific Alliance-Singapore Joint Work Plan in Mexico, along with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard, today. Find out more here bit.ly/3wjT0Es

Minister Gan met US Trade Representative Katherine Tai today and reaffirmed the strong and longstanding economic relationship between S’pore and the US. Both will continue to advance the US’ Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

MTI, MCI Singapore and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced three new areas of cooperation under the Partnership for Growth and Innovation (PGI), including the alignment of AI frameworks and toolkits, a US advanced manufacturing trade mission to Singapore and the region.

Permanent Secretary Gabriel Lim and CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Scott A. Nathan renewed the Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation on Infrastructure Development to include new areas of cooperation in green infrastructure yesterday

During his visit to Jakarta, Minister Tan discussed ways to deepen the bilateral economic relationship between S'pore and Indonesia through the development of new partnerships in tourism, infrastructure development, and the new and emerging area of low-carbon energy development.

Minister Gan attended the 28th ASEAN Economic Ministers Retreat, where he joined other ASEAN Member States to discuss ways to strengthen existing areas of cooperation while advancing in-depth partnerships in new and growing areas. Find out more here: bit.ly/3thobyL

Border measures and the classification of countries/regions will be simplified, with Vaccinated Travel Lanes quotas being fully restored. More details 👇 Infographics: @mti_sg

S'pore has signed the Pacific Alliance-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PASFTA), a modern, high-quality economic partnership that will provide Singapore companies with greater market access to the PA and complements Singapore’s existing network of FTAs, at the 16th PA Summit.

Minister Gan and Japan's Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda Koichi signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on Low-Emissions Solutions to facilitate greater collaboration in developing low carbon solutions such as hydrogen. Read more here: bit.ly/3ng9sR9

In an interview with CNBC, Minister Gan discussed the importance of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which entered into force on 1 Jan 2022, for businesses in S'pore and the region. cnbc.com/video/2022/01/…

Minister Gan attended the 17th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting between Singapore and China yesterday, where they discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and bring benefits to our people and businesses in the post-COVID-19 economy.

Minister Iswaran co-chaired the inaugural EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Trade Committee with EU EVP and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis in Brussels and discussed ways to facilitate cooperation in the digital economy with the EU-Singapore Digital Partnership Agreement.