Publication Type
Report
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
8-2014
Abstract
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Singapore opens up new business opportunities for Spanish companies on the island, which is already Spain’s top trading partner in South-East Asia. One highlight of the accord is the elimination of restrictions on the percentage of foreign investment in financial services and sectors such telecommunications, engineering and shipping. At the same time, the possibility of being able to bid on more government contracts can help companies involved in environmental protection and construction firms. The food industry will benefit from the novel creation of a registry of geographical indications.
Keywords
Spain, Singapore, trade, European Union, international trade
Discipline
Asian Studies | International Relations | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration
Research Areas
Political Science
Volume
2014
Issue
40
First Page
1
Last Page
11
Publisher
Elcano Royal Institute
City or Country
Madrid, Spain
Citation
GARCIA, Maria and PORTELA, Clara, "How to Boost Spain’s Business Presence in Singapore: Opportunities in the Wake of the Free Trade Agreement with the EU" (2014). Research Collection School of Social Sciences. Paper 1690.
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/1690
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/1690
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