Economic Partners

Explore how Singapore collaborates with our economic partners to expand economic opportunities, facilitate cross-border trade and investment, and strengthen long-term economic partnerships.

Last updated on 12 November 2026

Australia

Singapore and Australia share a longstanding and multifaceted partnership grounded in decades of mutual confidence and a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Our economic partnership is supported by the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) and cooperation in the green economy, digital economy and supply chain resilience.

Bangladesh

Singapore and Bangladesh share warm bilateral economic ties built on expanding trade and investment flows, as well as strengthening business linkages. Both countries are strengthening economic cooperation through bilateral engagements.

Brazil

Singapore and Brazil share longstanding and robust economic relations, underpinned by trade and investment linkages and expanding business cooperation. Our economic partnership is supported by the MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (MCSFTA).

Brunei Darussalam

Singapore and Brunei share an excellent and longstanding relationship, anchored by deep political, social and historical ties. Our economic partnership is supported by ASEAN economic agreements, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership (P4).

Cambodia

Singapore and Cambodia's bilateral ties and economic relations have grown steadily over the last decade, with robust cooperation across bilateral, regional and multilateral levels. Our economic partnership is underpinned by ASEAN economic agreements and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Canada

Singapore and Canada share longstanding and robust economic relations, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows, as well as extensive business links. We are connected through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Chile

Singapore and Chile share longstanding and robust economic relations. We are connected through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), and the Pacific Alliance-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PASFTA).

China

Singapore and the People’s Republic of China enjoy longstanding and substantive relations, anchored by frequent high-level exchanges, multifaceted cooperation, growing people-to-people exchanges and robust economic ties. Our economic partnership is anchored by the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA), the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA), and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Côte d’Ivoire

Singapore and Côte d’Ivoire enjoy growing economic ties built on expanding trade and investment flows, as well as strengthening business linkages. Both countries continue to strengthen economic cooperation through the Singapore–Côte d’Ivoire Bilateral Investment Treaty.

Denmark

Singapore and Denmark share longstanding and warm economic relations, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows, as well as extensive business links. We are connected through the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) and the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA).

Egypt

Singapore and Egypt share longstanding economic relations, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows, as well as strong business links. Both countries continue to strengthen economic cooperation through the Egypt-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty.

European Union

Singapore and the European Union (EU) share longstanding and robust economic relations. We continue to strengthen economic cooperation through the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) and the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA).

France

Singapore and France share a longstanding and substantive economic partnership, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows, as well as extensive business links. We are connected through the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) and the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA).

Germany

Singapore and Germany share longstanding and substantive economic relations, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows, as well as extensive business links. We are connected through the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) and the European Union-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA).

Ghana

Singapore and Ghana's growing economic relations are underpinned by expanding trade and investment linkages. Our economic partnership is supported by the bilateral Implementation Agreement on Carbon Credits cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

India

Singapore and India share a longstanding and evolving relationship anchored in a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), underpinned by strong economic, political, defence and people-to-people ties. Our economic partnership is supported by the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) and ASEAN-India economic agreements.

Indonesia

Singapore and Indonesia enjoy warm and long-standing ties, underpinned by extensive business links and strong economic and bilateral cooperation, including in Batam, Bintan and Karimun (BBK) and Kendal Industrial Park (KIP) Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Our economic partnership is supported by ASEAN economic agreements and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Ireland

Singapore and Ireland share robust and warm economic relations, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows, as well as extensive business links. We are connected through the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) and the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA).

Italy

Singapore and Italy share robust and warm economic relations, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows, as well as extensive business links. We are connected through the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) and the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA).

Japan

Singapore and Japan enjoy a bilateral relationship that has deepened and broadened over the years, building on regular high-level exchanges and robust economic ties. Our economic partnership is supported by the Japan-Singapore Economic Partnership Agreement (JSEPA), ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (AJCEP), Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Jordan

Singapore and Jordan share warm bilateral economic ties. The Singapore-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (SJFTA), our first FTA in the Middle East, provides a framework for strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

Kazakhstan

Singapore and Kazakhstan share a robust and growing economic relationship. We are connected through a Services and Investment (S&I) Agreement between Kazakhstan and Singapore.

Kenya

Singapore and Kenya share warm bilateral economic ties. Both countries continue to strengthen economic cooperation through the Kenya-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Singapore and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) share a Strategic Partnership underpinned by strong trade and investment flows and business links. Our economic partnership is supported by the KSA-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty and the Gulf Cooperation Council-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA).

Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)

Singapore and Laos cooperate at the bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels, with Singapore’s investments in Laos steadily increasing in various sectors. Our economic partnership is underpinned by ASEAN economic agreements and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Luxembourg

Singapore and Luxembourg share longstanding and robust economic relations built on significant two-way trade and investment flows, strong services linkages, as well as extensive business links. We are connected through the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) and the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA).

Malaysia

Singapore and Malaysia share a longstanding and deeply integrated economic relationship, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows, extensive business links, and close cross-border connectivity. Our economic partnership is supported by ASEAN economic agreements, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Mexico

Singapore and Mexico share warm, longstanding, and robust economic relations. We are connected through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Myanmar

Singapore and Myanmar have longstanding economic relations, having celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2016. Both countries are parties to ASEAN economic agreements and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

New Zealand

Singapore and New Zealand share a warm and enduring partnership built on shared values, mutual trust and a commitment to the rules-based trading system. Our economic partnership is supported by the Agreement between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership (ANZSCEP) as well as the Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies (AOTES) between Singapore and New Zealand.

Nigeria

Singapore and Nigeria's bilateral economic relations are deepening through growing trade and investment flows, as well as strong business linkages. Both countries continue to strengthen economic cooperation through the Nigeria-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty.

Peru

Singapore and Peru share longstanding and robust economic relations. We are connected through the Peru-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PeSFTA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Pacific Alliance-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PASFTA).

Philippines

Singapore and the Philippines enjoy warm and longstanding bilateral relations, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows and extensive business links. Our economic partnership is supported by ASEAN economic agreements and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Qatar

Singapore and Qatar have maintained warm and friendly bilateral relations built on strong foundations of trade, investment, and energy cooperation. Our economic partnership is supported by the Gulf Cooperation Council-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA).

Republic of Korea

Singapore and the Republic of Korea (ROK) share strong bilateral ties, underpinned by robust trade and investment flows. Our economic partnership is anchored by the Korea-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (KSFTA), and further supported by the Korea-Singapore Digital Partnership Agreement (KSDPA), Green Economy Partnership Agreement (GEPA), Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Area (AKFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Rwanda

Singapore and Rwanda share modest but growing bilateral economic ties. The Rwanda-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty and Implementation Agreement in Article 6 carbon credits collaboration provide frameworks for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.

South Africa

Singapore and South Africa share growing economic ties, supported by bilateral engagements and expanding trade and investment linkages. Both countries continue to strengthen economic cooperation through institutional engagements.

Spain

Singapore and Spain share robust and warm economic relations, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows, as well as extensive business links. We are connected through the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) and the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA).

Sri Lanka

Singapore and Sri Lanka share longstanding economic ties, underpinned by trade, investment, and business linkages. The Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) provides a framework for strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

Switzerland

Singapore and Switzerland share a longstanding and robust economic partnership, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows, as well as extensive business links. Our economic partnership is anchored by the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (ESFTA) and the EFTA-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (ESDEA).

Thailand

Singapore and Thailand share excellent and multi-faceted ties. We cooperate closely across bilateral, regional and international fora. Our economic partnership is supported by ASEAN economic agreements and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

The Netherlands

Singapore and the Netherlands share a longstanding and robust economic partnership, underpinned by strong two-way trade and investment flows, as well as extensive business links. We are connected through the European Union-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) and the European Union-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA).

Timor-Leste

Singapore and Timor-Leste share warm and friendly relations. Both countries are strengthening economic cooperation through ASEAN, following Timor-Leste's admission as a member in 2025.

Türkiye

Singapore and Türkiye share warm and increasingly robust economic relations. We are connected through the Türkiye-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (TRSFTA).

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) share robust and warm economic relations, underpinned by strong trade and investment linkages and business cooperation. Our economic partnership is anchored by the Gulf Cooperation Council-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA) and the UAE-Singapore Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement (IPPA).

United Kingdom

Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK) share a longstanding and strong economic partnership, underpinned by strong trade and investment flows and extensive business linkages. Our economic partnership is anchored by the UK-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (UKSFTA).

United States

Singapore is a longstanding, reliable and trustworthy partner of the U.S. Our economic cooperation is substantive and mutually beneficial, spanning multiple domains and underpinned by the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA).

Uzbekistan

Singapore and Uzbekistan share modest but growing economic ties. Both countries continue to strengthen economic cooperation through the Singapore-Uzbekistan Bilateral Investment Treaty.

Viet Nam

Singapore and Viet Nam enjoy excellent bilateral relations, underpinned by regular high-level exchanges, robust business-to-business ties, and the Singapore-Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Viet Nam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) is also a strong symbol of the economic partnership, which is also supported by ASEAN economic agreements and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).