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Update on Signapore negotiations
25 February 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for International Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Minister for International Trade signed a digital trade agreement with Singapore.
Action Requested
The DEA will be laid before Parliament shortly, and it is expected to come into force later this year after completion of necessary domestic procedures in both the UK and Singapore.
Key Facts
- The DEA represents the most ambitious package of provisions on digital trade.
- It aims to open digital markets, promote free data flow, and reduce bureaucratic processes.
- The agreement will be laid before Parliament soon.
- Both countries need to complete domestic procedures for the deal to come into force later this year.
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