On MoneyFM 89.3’s Diplomatic Dispatch, H.E. Paul Thoppil, High Commissioner for Canada in Singapore joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to discuss one of the most quietly successful bilateral relationships in the region. 

Singapore and Canada share deep alignment on multilateralism, the rule of law, open trade and global security and expanding cooperation.

We explore: 

• $3.7B in merchandise trade and $4.6B in services trade 

• Why Singapore is Canada’s largest investment source in Southeast Asia 

• The CPTPP and the push for an ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement 

• Long‑standing defence ties, including RSAF training in Canada 

On the lighter side, we also find out about his go-to places and eats in Singapore and what he loves most about living here.

On MoneyFM 89.3&rsquo;s Diplomatic Dispatch, <a href="https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/singapore-singapour/singapore-singapour-rep.aspx?lang=eng">H.E. Paul Thoppil, High Commissioner for Canada in Singapore</a> joins <a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/shows/glenn-van-zutphen-on-saturday-mornings/">Saturday Mornings Show&nbsp;</a><a href="https://WWW.VANMEDIAGROUP.COM">host Glenn van Zutphen</a> to discuss one of the most quietly successful bilateral relationships in the region.&nbsp;
Singapore and Canada share deep alignment on multilateralism, the rule of law, open trade and global security and expanding cooperation.
We explore: 
&bull; $3.7B in merchandise trade and $4.6B in services trade 
&bull; Why Singapore is Canada&rsquo;s largest investment source in Southeast Asia 
&bull; The CPTPP and the push for an ASEAN&ndash;Canada Free Trade Agreement 
&bull; Long‑standing defence ties, including RSAF training in Canada&nbsp;
On the lighter side, we also find out about his go-to places and eats in Singapore and what he loves most about living here.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and an interesting mix of guests. Weekly news commentary with international journalists, and tidbits on Singapore's most interesting places with award-winning author Neil Humphreys.

Start your weekend right with Saturday Mornings for sharp commentary on the stories that matter — without losing the lighter side of the weekend. Informative, conversational, and always relevant — Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen, only on MONEY FM 89.3.

Start your weekend right with Saturday Mornings for sharp commentary on the stories that matter &mdash; without losing the lighter side of the weekend. Informative, conversational, and always relevant &mdash; Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen, only on MONEY FM 89.3.