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S’pore looking forward to concluding trade pact with Indo-Pacific countries: PM Wong

PM Wong announced that good progress has been made on the Supply Chain Agreement.
PM Wong announced that good progress has been made on the Supply Chain Agreement.

IPEF Investor Forum to discuss over 60 clean energy project proposals: DPM Gan

DPM Gan Kim Yong said the proposals were shortlisted from more than 300 applications.
DPM Gan Kim Yong said the proposals were shortlisted from more than 300 applications.

Indo-Pacific a vital global economic player, but it also faces major challenges: WEF panel

ST editor Jaime Ho (left) moderated the panel discussion on Jan 17.
ST editor Jaime Ho (left) moderated the panel discussion on Jan 17.

Trump vows to kill Asia trade deal being pursued by Biden if elected president

FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., October 25, 2023. Dave Sanders/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., October 25, 2023. Dave Sanders/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

PM Lee says trade deals are no cakewalk as Biden’s Asia-Pacific economic initiative stalls

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivering remarks alongside members of the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) at the Apec Leaders' Week in San Francisco on Nov 16, 2023.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivering remarks alongside members of the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) at the Apec Leaders' Week in San Francisco on Nov 16, 2023.

US, Indo-Pacific partners need to ‘recalibrate’ trade talks in 2024: Official

President Joe Biden had aimed to showcase the initiative during the Apec summit as a symbol of US economic re-engagement in Asia.
President Joe Biden had aimed to showcase the initiative during the Apec summit as a symbol of US economic re-engagement in Asia.

Singapore, US and IPEF partner countries agree on lowering carbon emissions and corruption

Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (third from right) posing with other delegates for a family photo during a ministerial meeting at the Apec summit in San Francisco on Nov 14.
Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (third from right) posing with other delegates for a family photo during a ministerial meeting at the Apec summit in San Francisco on Nov 14.

Asean nations in IPEF pushing for all members to join trade pact: Indonesia’s chief negotiator

The Asean members who are part of IPEF have been pushing for the inclusion of Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
The Asean members who are part of IPEF have been pushing for the inclusion of Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.

Australian foreign minister urges greater US economic engagement with Indo-Pacific

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the US needs to engage in the region beyond just security interests.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the US needs to engage in the region beyond just security interests.

US to host virtual meeting on Tuesday of Indo-Pacific trade, economic ministers

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.