United States - Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA)

Course summary United States - Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA):

The U.S.-Singapore FTA expands U.S. market access in goods, services, investment, government procurement, intellectual property, and provides for groundbreaking cooperation in promoting labor rights and the environment.

In 2010, Singapore was the United States’ 10th largest export market (up from 11th place in 2009) and remained the 13th largest trading partner. The city state is a major entrepot and was the second busiest container port in the world in 2010.

Singapore's main imports from the US are aircraft and parts, ICs and semiconductors, printed circuit boards assembled (PCBAs) and other computer parts, civil engineering equipment and parts and scientific instruments and apparatus. Its leading exports to the US include computers, disk drives, printers and peripherals, printed circuit boards assembled (PCBAs and other computer parts, ICs and semiconductors, telecommunication equipment and organo-inorganic compounds.

The best prospects sectors for Singapore include electronic components, aircraft and parts, electronics industry production/testing equipment, laboratory and scientific instruments, pollution control equipment, electric power systems, construction equipment and building products, pumps and valves, medical devices, telecommunication equipment and computer hardware and software, university education services and franchising.

Example of the course United States - Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA):

Market access commitments apply across a range of sectors, including but not limited to:
- Financial services including banking, insurance, securities and related services
- Computer and related services
- Direct selling
- Telecommunications services
- Audiovisual services
- Construction and Engineering
- Tourism
- Advertising
- Express Delivery
- Professional services (architects, engineers, accountants, etc.)
- Distribution services, such a wholesaling, retailing and franchising
- Adult education & training services
- Environmental services
- Energy services

Through the USSFTA, service suppliers have been assured of fair and non-discriminatory treatment and market access unless specifically exempted in writing - known as 'negative list' approach.

US Free Trade Agreements -  Singapore Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

Master International Business for Singaporean students - Master in International Business for US Students

Spanish: Comercio Exterior Estados Unidos

Source: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)

 Educational level: Continuing education / Executive education programs.