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Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry
Digital Economy Agreements (DEAs)

EFTA-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (ESDEA)

The EFTA-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (ESDEA) enhances digital trade cooperation between the European Free Trade Association and Singapore.

About the EFTA-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (ESDEA)

The ESDEA was signed on 25 September 2025 and entered into force for Singapore and Norway on 1 March 2026. The ratification processes of the other European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States, namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland are ongoing. The ESDEA will enter into force for these EFTA States after the completion of their ratification.

The ESDEA establishes a clear framework on the rules and standards for digital trade and cross-border data flows between Singapore and the EFTA States. This facilitates seamless and more efficient cross-border digital transactions between our markets, and gives businesses and citizens clarity and legal certainty when accessing opportunities in the digital economy.

The ESDEA builds on the longstanding and robust economic relationship between Singapore and EFTA, by complementing the existing EFTA-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (ESFTA) with forward-looking rules for the digital economy.