EU, Singapore sign digital trade agreement

( May 7, 2025, 11:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU and Singapore signed today their “landmark” digital trade agreement, the first of its kind for the bloc. The deal will open new opportunities for companies operating in the digital economy sphere, the European Commission said, and will “enhance consumer protection, facilitate trusted cross-border data flows and provide legal certainty for businesses that want to engage in cross-border digital trade, as well as addressing unjustified barriers to digital trade.” The European Parliament still needs to consent to the deal before it enters into force.Statement follows; full text attached. ...

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