October 5, 2025

New Delhi’s buzzing! India and Singapore have just shaken hands on fresh ideas to strengthen their trade and investment bonds. During a spicy three-day visit by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to Singapore, lively talks happened with business leaders and top officials about boosting bilateral trade and investment. The Commerce Ministry put it this way: "The visit highlighted India's strong growth trajectory, commitment to investment-led reforms, and the vast opportunities available for global partners across manufacturing, infrastructure, financial services, and the green economy." Now, isn’t that a mouthwatering opportunity? Minister Goyal met Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Their chat zoomed in on forging tighter links in trade and investments, sparking new cooperation in innovation, digital connectivity, and diving deep into sustainable development. But the excitement didn’t stop there. Goyal also sat down with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong to discuss how India and Singapore can deepen industrial and trade teamwork even more. Here’s something to really catch your eye: talks with SIA Engineering focused on India’s booming Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector. They agreed to speed up the India-Singapore Skilling Centre, gearing up to train top-notch MRO professionals with help from Indian universities. That’s a smart way to fuel growth! The big takeaway? Both sides are all set to grow together in manufacturing, infrastructure, digital economy, financial investments, and importantly, the green transition. India and Singapore are cooking up a powerful partnership that promises to shine bright in the years ahead!

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Tags: India-singapore relations, Trade and investment, Digital connectivity, Sustainable development, Piyush goyal, Mro sector,