Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Oct 5: On the third day of Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini's Singapore visit, an important Round Table Conference was organised under the Singapore Business Forum. On the occasion, the Chief Minister held detailed discussions on investment opportunities across various sectors with representatives of more than a dozen Singaporean companies, office-bearers of the Singapore Business Federation, industry representatives, investors and business leaders.
The Chief Minister made it clear that Haryana aims to increase investment in sectors such as semiconductors, green energy, warehousing and infrastructure with the cooperation of Singaporean companies. He said that, besides Gurugram, the state government aims to develop cities such as Panchkula, Karnal, Hisar, Sonipat and Rohtak as the next growth centres for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and technology-led businesses. Keeping future requirements in view, the state government has also formulated the Data Centre Policy-2026. Haryana has a distinct advantage in the manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Addressing the Round Table Conference, the Chief Minister said that although Singapore and Haryana are geographically distinct, their thinking and priorities are closely aligned. Singapore is a hub of innovation, efficiency and global connectivity, while Haryana possesses strengths in enterprise, manufacturing and market access. The convergence of these capabilities can take the economic partnership to new heights. |
