Navigating the New Global Trade Order: What Singapore and Asean firms must do | IPS Commons Southeast Asia intra-regional trade could prove to be a silver lining amidst rising global trade protectionism. As the global economic landscape shifts due to geopolitical fragmentation, climate imperatives, and rapid technological disruption, the global trading order faces profound uncertainty.

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The full survey findings on manufacturing firms from seven Asean countries are released in a report titled “States, Markets, and Regional Integration", first presented at the IPS-SBF Conference – Global-City Singapore: SG60 and Beyond.

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There was also a specially curated list of site visits called “Future-Ready Businesses Spotlight” to companies that are resetting their corporate strategies to address global and regional megatrends.

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NUS-led study reveals need for ASEAN to rev up integration to succeed in a swarm of uncharted global challenges | IPS Commons The World Trade Organization (WTO) has struggled to advance a new multilateral trade round of negotiations, even as the South-east Asian region is now the third largest economy in Asia and fifth largest globally, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of some US$3.8 trillion (S$4.86 trillion) in 2023.

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While tariffs and uncertainties remain, DPM Gan noted that there are still many opportunities for countries to work together, in innovation, climate action and economic resilience.

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The third session of the #SG60Conf, titled “New Pathways of Value”, was moderated by Mr Chan Ih-Ming, Executive Vice President at the Economic Development Board.

On digital trade, he argued that inclusive standards can lower barriers and expand opportunity, especially in developing economies.

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The second session of the #SG60Conf titled "New Economic Alliances", was moderated by Ms Cindy Khoo, Managing Director at Enterprise Singapore, and featured Dr Indermit Gill, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics at the World Bank Group;

The first session of the #SG60Conf, titled “Fragmenting Global Economy”, explored how globalisation is being reshaped by protectionism, geopolitical rivalry and the recalliberation of economic relationships.

PM Wong concluded that while Singapore has achieved remarkable progress, we should not be complacent but continue the same boldness and foresight shown by Singapore’s founding generation. #SG60 #SG60Conf

He called on participants to engage fully in the day’s discussions, which will explore economic fragmentation, new models of international cooperation, and the evolving strategies global cities like Singapore must adopt to remain competitive, connected, and trusted.

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by adopting forward-thinking, future-ready strategies.

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adopting forward-thinking, future-ready strategies.

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The second pre-conference session of the #SG60Conf, "Charting the Course to Global Value Chains of the Future: Leaders’ Views", brought together industry leaders to explore how Singapore can stay competitive amid technological disruption and global shifts.

The panel concluded with a look ahead to Singapore’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2027 and the region’s long-term economic trajectory, underscoring the need for adaptability, strategic alignment, and sustained cooperation.

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He encouraged the participants to see the forum as a necessary first step in the national conversation on economic transformation, and to engage actively in the discussions ahead.

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Check out some of the key findings via the link: tinyurl.com/ym8y89uf

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By invitation only. If you would like to attend, please email: ips.event9@nus.edu.sg.

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and Dr Muhamad Chatib Basri, Member, Governing Board, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Stay tuned for more information on Session 2 of the Conference.

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Stay tuned for more information on Session 2.

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The event is supported by the Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

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