Monthly Archives: September 2013

China launches free trade zone in Shanghai

Posted on September 30, 2013 by thomasdinnocenzi

China launched a free trade zone in its commercial hub Shanghai on Sunday, state-media reported, with the project seen as a testing ground for much-needed reforms in the world’s second largest economy. The zone, which covers 29 square kilometres (11 … Continue reading →

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Singapore must remain focused on tapping Asia’s growth

Posted on September 27, 2013 by thomasdinnocenzi

Singapore’s fundamentals are sound but it must remain focused on leveraging the growth of Asia, especially ASEAN. That call was made by the Economic Development Board’s International Advisory Council (IAC) after it concluded its bi-annual meeting in Singapore on Friday. … Continue reading →

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AEC and TPP will be complementary

Posted on September 26, 2013 by thomasdinnocenzi

The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) currently being negotiated amongst several countries will complement each other, said Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. In a meeting conducted on September 17 with journalists from ASEAN nations, Mr … Continue reading →

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Singapore Airlines, India’s Tata to establish new carrier

Posted on September 25, 2013 by thomasdinnocenzi

Singapore Airlines and India’s Tata conglomerate announced on Thursday they would set up a new full-service airline based in New Delhi. Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons have signed a memorandum of understanding and applied for government approval for the … Continue reading →

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