Australia, Singapore Sign Digital Trade Agreement

Australia's new digital trade agreement with Singapore is the “most ambitious digital trade rules” Australia has ever negotiated, that government said. The deal includes provisions on e-commerce and is expected to make it “easier for [Australian] exporters to do business,” Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said: It will help Australian companies “reach more customers and further tap into the Singaporean market.” The pact will cut costs for Singapore companies exporting to Australia, Singapore said.