Singapore, Australia Sign Updates to Trade Deal

October 20, 2016

Singaporean and Australian officials signed a series of updates to their existing trade deal last week, particularly in the area of services, following their latest review of the long-standing accord. The planned additions to the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) are the “most comprehensive update” of any Australian free trade deal, according to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

 

***

This news item is a product of Bridges News, a leading source of objective and timely information on trade and sustainable development.

Read Full Article: Link


Topics: SERVICES REGIONAL INTEGRATION

Regions: AUSTRALIA SINGAPORE

Authors: INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICTSD)


In Other News

APEC Leaders Debate Approach to Trade Tensions, WTO Issues at Port Moresby Summit

November 22, 2018

Leaders from 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies wrapped up their annual summit this past weekend in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, tackling a host of subjects relating to region...READ MORE

EU, South Africa Discuss Options for Closer Economic Ties at Presidential Summit

November 22, 2018

South African leaders met with their European counterparts in Brussels for a presidential summit on 15 November to discuss future opportunities for cooperation, including on economic issues. Discus...READ MORE