Presenting our latest issue of  Panorama,  where we focus on the economic and trade connectivity between Asia and Europe. Our authors not only look at the US-China trade war but also provide an overview of Asia-Europe relations in the age of rising uncertainty,including the development and implications of the Asia-Europe connectivity strategy and the Belt and Road Initiative. The impact of regional blocs on trade relations between Asia and Europe is also elucidated. Aside from the various multilateral and bilateral trade deals, the articles also look at other issues such as currency swap and bilateral agreements which help to forge a common bond between Asia and Europe.

Preface

Asia-Europe Economic and Trade Connectivity in the Age of Rising Protectionism

Michael G. Plummer

The EU-Asia Connectivity Strategy and Its Impact on Asia-Europe Relations

Bart Gaens

US-China Strategic Economic Competition:Impact on EU-China Relations

Alicia Garcia Herrero

Economics and Trade Impact of the Silk Road  Economic Belt Initiative

Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit

Hang Together!The  Case for Unity in EU Trade Negotiations with China

Frederick Kliem

Countering Global Protectionsim: The CPTPP and Mega-FTAs

Kazushi Shimizu

RCEP Negotiations for the Reshaping of the  Liberal Economic Order

Mia Oba

ASEAN and E-Commerce:Lessons from the Singapore Chairmanship

Tham Siew Yean

EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement

Deborah Elms

Trade and Economic Connectivity in an Age of Uncertainty: South Asia and Indo-Pacific

Amitendu Palit

Currency Swap Arrangements and Its Role in Stabilising Financial Markets

Xu Mingqi

Assesing the Benefits and Costs of Mega Infrastructure Initiatives in Asia

Ganeshan Wignaraja