As a component of the study project on cross-regional trade agreements (CRTAs), this article explores recent free trade negotiations, first by Singapore, then in more detail by Thailand and Malaysia. The article notes that each government, while remaining committed to the regional trade liberalization processes manifest in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) Free Trade Agreement (AFTA), and the ASEAN Plus Three talks, has recently begun bilateral free trade negotiations. Each has reached beyond the Asian region to find negotiating partners. Their declared motive for going crossregional was an expectation of economic gains.  Author: Hoadley, Stephen.  Publication: Pacific Affairs, Jun 22, 2007.  [Download]