: Singapore and Sichuan reaffirm strong ties and deepen collaborations in the green economy and healthcare sectors
MR No.: 029/24
Economic ties between Singapore and Sichuan remain resilient despite global headwinds. In the first half of 2024, total trade between Singapore and Sichuan grew by 15.0% year-on-year, while Singapore’s investments into Sichuan registered a 7.9% year-on-year growth.
Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry co-chaired the 24th Singapore-Sichuan Trade and Investment Committee (SSTIC) meeting in Singapore today with Mr Zuo Yongxiang, Sichuan Vice Governor. Both leaders reaffirmed the strong business and people-to-people ties between Singapore and Sichuan. The meeting was attended by over 130 business representatives and officials from Singapore and Sichuan. Five Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) / agreements covering areas such as the green economy, healthcare and people-to-people exchanges were signed between companies from both sides, demonstrating the multi-faceted business interest in collaborating with Sichuan.
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