Ministry of Trade and Industry
Singapore's government arm that promotes economic growth, and creates jobs, to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives.
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Free trade agreement with MERCOSUR to provide investor protection
Free trade agreement with MERCOSUR to provide investor protection
The deal concluded on 21 July 2022 in Paraguay.
Economy grows by 4.8% YoY in Q2
However, growth on a quarter-on-quarter basis remained flat.
Gov’t sees no recession in 2023: Tan
Authorities readied plans to combat high inflation.
Over 6.36 hectares of industrial land supply launched for H2
There are four sites on the confirmed list and three on the reserve list.
UK, Singapore sign 3 MOUs for cybersecurity, digital trade, digital identity verification
The deals will impact global supply chains and enhance cybersecurity.
UK-Singapore’s digital economy deal to promote safe e-payments, trusted data
The agreement will improve online consumer protection.
How Singapore can resolve economic barriers, uncertainties: MTI
It must invest in open trade, manage inflation, and reach climate goals.
Singapore, Indonesia reaffirm strong economic ties
They also look at collaborating in other areas such as energy, and the digital economy.
SG joins First Movers Coalition in bid to decarbonise sectors
The FMC seeks to create markets for clean energy technologies.
Industrial production up by 6.2% YoY in April: EDB
It is the seventh month that production expanded.
MTI’s 2022 economy outlook stays at 3%-5%
It’s based on the first quarter economic performance and global developments.
Economy ‘moderately’ increases by 3.7% YoY in Q1: MTI
On a quarterly and seasonally adjusted basis, it grew by 0.7%.
Clear mandate needed to undertake WTO reform, Gan urges
APEC economies must urge MC12 in a systematic manner.
Iron, steel trade up by 58% to $6.7b: Second Minister Tan
The government seeks to retain Singapore as a trading hub for the ferrous sector.
Singapore, Pacific Alliance’s work plan to boost digital economy, green energy
Both parties will review the work plan to ensure progress.
GDP sees moderate growth at 3.4% in Q1
This is as MAS tightens monetary policy and raises inflation forecast.
Singapore and Chongqing strengthen bonds in finance, information, transport
Both agreed to explore opportunities in the digital and green economy.
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