Singapore Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong Visits India to Boost Economic Ties
Singapore Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong visits Delhi and Chennai to boost bilateral economic ties and meet business leaders.
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy and Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, has embarked on a significant visit to India to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. Scheduled from October 13 to 15, the visit aims to deepen ties with Indian government officials, business leaders, and various institutions through high-level engagements in New Delhi and Chennai.
Strategic Engagements in New Delhi and Chennai
The visit is structured to cover key economic centers in India. Gan Kim Yong will spend October 13 and 14 in the national capital, New Delhi, where he is scheduled to meet with senior government officials and prominent business leaders. During this period, he will also participate in the 8th Bloomberg New Economy (BNE) Forum. As a member of the BNE Advisory Board, Gan will join a panel discussion focused on the global shift toward national self-sufficiency.
Following his meetings in the capital, the Deputy Prime Minister will travel to Chennai on October 15. This leg of the trip is specifically designed to engage with business leaders from the city and representatives of Singaporean companies currently operating within India.
Tamil Nadu: A Vital Economic Partner
The Singapore Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry has highlighted the strategic importance of Tamil Nadu in this diplomatic mission. As India’s second-largest state economy, Tamil Nadu serves as a major industrial hub and a critical economic partner for Singapore.
Singaporean companies are already deeply integrated into the state's economy, maintaining a strong presence across several vital sectors, including:
- Manufacturing
- Infrastructure
- Renewable Energy
- Real Estate
- Digital Services
Focus on Advanced Manufacturing and Education
While in Chennai, Gan Kim Yong will also meet with ITE Education Services (ITEES). This meeting is particularly significant as ITEES is currently implementing the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) for Advanced Manufacturing, a key bilateral project conducted under the Singapore Cooperation Programme.
The Deputy Prime Minister's delegation includes high-ranking officials from Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, the Economic Development Board, and Enterprise Singapore, underscoring the importance of this mission in reaffirming the longstanding and multifaceted relationship between Singapore and India.