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Singapore Budget 2025

Singapore Budget 2025

2025 marks our 60th year of independence. We have come a long way through the grit and resilience of generations of Singaporeans.

February 19, 2025

Delivering on Global Gateway: Strengthening Development and Export Finance Complementarity and Coordination

Delivering on Global Gateway: Strengthening Development and Export Finance Complementarity and Coordination

This report is written at the request of the European Commission DG INTPA E2, following presentations and discussions at the Commission Experts Group on Enhanced Coordination of External Financial Tools.

February 19, 2025

EU Trade Negotiations & Agreements

EU Trade Negotiations & Agreements

EU Trade Negotiations & Agreements – Stay informed on the latest trade negotiations and agreements shaping global business relations.

February 19, 2025

Empowering Singaporeans, Shaping Global Leaders

Empowering Singaporeans, Shaping Global Leaders

Make your mark as a global business leader – join these programmes to be part of the leadership community today!

February 12, 2025

An EU Compass to regain competitiveness and secure sustainable prosperity

An EU Compass to regain competitiveness and secure sustainable prosperity

Today, the Commission presents the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate providing a strategic and clear framework to steer the Commission's work.

February 10, 2025

Singapore unlikely to be hit by direct US tariffs but may still be impacted: Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore unlikely to be hit by direct US tariffs but may still be impacted: Vivian Balakrishnan

SINGAPORE - Singapore is not expected to be hit by trade tariffs from the United States, but still stands to be indirectly impacted as it is a small and open economy, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

February 6, 2025

Singapore factory activity growth slows as Asia braces itself for impact of Trump tariffs

Singapore factory activity growth slows as Asia braces itself for impact of Trump tariffs

SINGAPORE – Singapore’s manufacturing sector – like most of its Asian counterparts – is bracing itself for the impact from a looming trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump’s recently announced tariffs against key trading partners China, Canada and Mexico.

February 4, 2025

Statement by Executive Vice-President Séjourné on the EU Competitiveness Compass

Statement by Executive Vice-President Séjourné on the EU Competitiveness Compass

EU Economic Doctrine for 2024-2029 – The EU Commission has outlined its new economic strategy for the next five years, emphasising sustainable growth, competitiveness, and resilience in response to global challenges.

January 30, 2025

Malaysia unveils tax incentives for companies and workers in Johor-Singapore SEZ – The Straits Times

Malaysia unveils tax incentives for companies and workers in Johor-Singapore SEZ – The Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Jan 8 announced tax incentives to draw investments to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), including a 5 per cent tax rate for companies investing in high-value activities.

January 22, 2025