Tag: Free trade
UNCTAD says trade wars are symptom of deeper economic malaise
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in a new report said the ongoing trade wars are a symptom of a deeper malaise,...
US-GSP benefits extended to PH exports for 3 more years
Philippine exports will continue to enjoy duty-free access to the Unites States for three more years following US President Donald Trump’s signing of the...
Sri Lanka, Singapore ink free trade agreement
Singapore and Sri Lanka have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting trade and investment between the two countries.
The Sri Lanka-Singapore Free...
ASEAN, HK ink free trade, investment pacts
Economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Hong Kong signed two free trade and investment pacts on November 12, calling...
EU, Japan move toward a free trade deal
The European Union and Japan have reached a “political” agreement for a free trade deal that would remove tariffs from 99% of goods traded...
APEC leaders issue declaration in Lima
The Leaders of the 21 APEC member economies concluded the 2016 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima on Sunday by adopting a Declaration on...
APEC fora seek softer approach to open trade, regional integration
A more low-key approach to advancing the notions of free trade and regional economic integration, including the creation of a Free Trade Area of...
Enhanced Singapore-Australia FTA widens areas for trade, investment exchange
Singapore and Australia have signed an upgraded Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) that will see an increase in the flow of goods, services, and...
