“We are in the final stage of negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and there is a strong political commitment to conclude them in 2019,” said Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong at the press conference of 33rd ASEAN Summit.
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Indian PM Modi meets Singapore’s PM Lee on sidelines of East Asia Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a successful meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong today. Both leaders discussed a range of issues, including co-operation in financial technology and regional economic integration.
Indian PM Modi to launch APIX for two billion people without bank accounts at Singapore Fintech Festival
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address about 30,000 people at the ongoing Singapore Fintech Festival. He will also be launching a banking solution for two billion people without bank accounts worldwide on November 15.
Business sans borders to help in fostering SME digitalisation
MAS and IMDA are working together to create a cross-border innovation platform called Business sans Borders to enhance domestic and international trade opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Singapore introduces world’s first FEAT principles to promote responsible use of AI and data analytics in fintech
For responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics in the field of finance, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) introduced new FEAT principles today at the ongoing Singapore Fintech Festival today.
Singapore’s fintech journey is about innovation, inclusion and inspiration: Ravi Menon
“Singapore’s fintech journey is about innovation, inclusion and inspiration,” said managing director of MAS, Ravi Menon, at the opening of the third Singapore FinTech Festival 2018 today.
Indian PM Modi in Singapore next week for East Asia Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to Singapore beginning November 14 to attend the East Asia Summit organised by ASEAN. He will also participate in the crucial Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) meeting.
ASEAN leaders to discuss economic ties, Rohingya issue, Korea summit in Singapore
Southeast Asian leaders are expected to discuss economic cooperation and Myanmar’s refugee crisis at a summit in Singapore. Analysts say they will be taking its cues from today’s landmark meeting between North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s Moon Jae-In.
ASEAN cultural groups to stage Ramayana in Indian cities from January 20 to 25
ASEAN Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Singapore, cultural groups from the 10 member-nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will stage Ramayana Festival.