[SINGAPORE] The Republic’s trade practices and decisions are grounded in rules-based principles, and the city-state will uphold these even if doing so is disadvantageous in the short-term, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. “Singapore always adopts the attitude that our approach and decisions are based on principles,” said Gan, who is also trade and industry minister. “This is important for us as a hub economy. We have to be a trusted partner… No one will send their goods through Singapore if they do not trust us.” He was responding to a question on how Singapore assessed the US as a long-term strategic and economic partner during a media interview ahead of a two-day official trip to Germany this week – his first to the country as trade and industry minister. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/singapore-will-stick-rules-based-trade-principles-even-if-unfavourable-short-term-dpm-gan (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: The Business Times, 25 March 2026