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World Trade Organisation

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Why diverse trade networks are becoming more important for Singapore

Governments are trying to find a way forward if the US continues to abdicate its leadership role in the global trading system.
Governments are trying to find a way forward if the US continues to abdicate its leadership role in the global trading system.

Commentary

How to keep your country safe from Trump’s whims

A lack of coordination among countries when formulating a response to the Trump administration’s tariffs has enabled the US to divide and rule, says the writer.
A lack of coordination among countries when formulating a response to the Trump administration’s tariffs has enabled the US to divide and rule, says the writer.

Apec leadership needed to reform WTO, keep it relevant: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at a session of the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct 31.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at a session of the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct 31.

An era of possibility: Renewing economic order and shared purpose

Global business body ICC launches worldwide campaign in Singapore to revitalise rules-based trade

Asean could lose the most from the erosion of the global trade system, said ICC secretary-general John Denton.
Asean could lose the most from the erosion of the global trade system, said ICC secretary-general John Denton.

China wants to be a responsible power, just not a ‘developed’ one

When China does eventually attain rich-nation status, it may continue to hang on to its developing-country label for a while longer.
When China does eventually attain rich-nation status, it may continue to hang on to its developing-country label for a while longer.

China to forgo WTO developing-nation benefits, casting itself as a ‘defender’ of free trade

China’s moves comes as the US, under President Donald Trump, has been perceived as walking away from the global free trade system.
China’s moves comes as the US, under President Donald Trump, has been perceived as walking away from the global free trade system.

China to forego Special and Differential Treatment in future WTO negotiations

FILE PHOTO: A Chinese flag flutters at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce building in Beijing, China June 4, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Chinese flag flutters at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce building in Beijing, China June 4, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/ File Photo

WTO needs reform but abandoning rules-based system will be far worse for global economy: DPM Gan

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the FutureChina Global Forum at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sept 19.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the FutureChina Global Forum at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sept 19.

AI may boost global trade value by nearly 40% by 2040: WTO

WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says a central question is whether AI will life opportunities for all.
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says a central question is whether AI will life opportunities for all.

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