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21st-century Britain is very different from 1960s Singapore. Tories wanting a pivot to Asia must admit current realities
On 15 October, the Council adopted decisions on the signature of two agreements between the EU and Singapore: a free trade agreement, an investment protection agreement.
Believing in Britain? Brexiteer Sir James Dyson is shifting the corporate HQ to Singapore
22/01/2019
It's absolutely, positively not to do with Brexit. This is about 'future proofing' the company. How does that make it any better?
P&O opts for Cypriot flag, Sony confirms HQ move and Pets at Home stockpiles cat food.
Brexit-backing businessman Sir James Dyson is to relocate the Dyson head office from the UK to Singapore.
Liam Fox tries for Davos trade deals in between shaking a fist for Brexit as corporates walk away
23/01/2019
The trade secretary said delayng Brexit would be worse than no deal. The behaviour of big companies shows they think otherwise.
EU and ASEAN to restart FTA process: PM Lee
15/07/2018
The European Union (EU) and ASEAN have agreed to restart the process of establishing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between them, said Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Jul 14).
Wanting to forge new trading relationships after Brexit and securing them are two very different things.
During the Brexit campaign Singapore was held up by economic liberals as a potential model for Britain’s future.
How will wealthy Brexiteers profit from Brexit? The surprising truth about the world's most secretive tax network for the wealthy. Plus, we hand the Brexit Party a rather unfortunate award.
Politicians have been bickering about Brexit for the past two years, but everything that has happened so far is just figuring out how we leave the EU - we still have to sort out what kind of relationship we have once we have actually left.
Outgoing high commissioner in Singapore says Britain seen as divided and ‘careless of truth’. / Scott Wightman, Britain’s outgoing senior diplomat in Singapore, has said Britain is now seen worldwide as a country beset by division, obsessed with ideology and careless of truth.
The EU has in place, or is negotiating, trade agreements with countries and regions around the world.
Agreement will gradually eliminate tarrifs on goods and services over next five years
Establishing the tax havens could make it harder to sign a trade deal with the EU.
The humble Melton Mowbray pork pie is at the centre of an unlikely political dispute about British exports.
‘Singapore on steroids’: Sir Martin Sorrell lays out low-tax, low-regulation vision for Brexit Britain
13/11/2019
Britain should become a “Singapore on steroids” economy with low taxes, low regulation and a renewed focus on trade with America after Brexit, according to Sir Martin Sorrell.
NZ must help build new global grouping
25/07/2020
When great powers fail, New Zealand and other small states must organise to protect their interests, Robert G. Patman writes.
State aid control is proving a dealbreaker in Brexit negotiations – but is it really worth the trouble?
15/08/2020
The EU and UK can’t agree on the best approach to state aid rules. However, it’s in the best interests of both parties to compromise on the issue.
Deals to ensure UK can go on trading with non-EU countries after Brexit transition must be laid before parliament by Wednesday.
Critics argue that the social change required would be unacceptable.
The UK’s post-European Union (EU) membership trade negotiations mean that Brexit is anything but the finished article.
‘Brexit is doomed’ - Guy Hands
28/10/2021
BREXIT is doomed, private equity titan and Guernsey resident Guy Hands has said.
All trade deals combined worth less than 50p per person a year, analysis of government figures shows.