India and Singapore Strengthen Ties with MOUs in Digital Technology and Semiconductors

India, Singapore sign MoUs in fields of digital technology, semiconductor

India and Singapore signed four Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of digital technologies, semiconductors, health cooperation and skill development, which will further strengthen the cooperation between the two nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Singapore, arrived at the Parliament House on Thursday, where he received a ceremonial welcome. He met Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong, and the two delegations held bilateral meetings, following which the MoUs were signed. The first MoU was signed between India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information for cooperation in the field of digital technologies. It will facilitate closer cooperation between India and Singapore in the areas of digital technologies, such as DPI, cyber-security, 5G and emerging technologies such as Super-computing, Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence. The MoU will further enable cooperation for upskilling and reskilling of workers relating to the digital domain under the ambit of this MoU. India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry signed another MoU on the India-Singapore Semiconductor Ecosystem Partnership. Under this agreement, India and Singapore will cooperate in the areas of semiconductor cluster developed, cultivation of talent in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Notably, Singaporean companies, which are part of global semiconductor value chains are keen to invest in India. Dialogue mechanisms set under this MoU will facilitate their investments in India. The third MoU was signed between India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Singapore's Ministry of Health on cooperation in the field of health and medicine. This agreement will facilitate joint efforts on research and innovation in areas of mutual interest. The MoU also aims to promote closer cooperation in the areas of human resource development in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. It will complement New Delhi's efforts to promote Indian healthcare professionals in Singapore. Additionally, India's Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Singapore's Ministry of Education also signed an MoU on educational cooperation and skills development. The agreement aims to promote closer cooperation in the areas of technical and vocational education and training. India and Singapore have active collaboration in the area of skill development. This MoU will complement those ongoing initiatives. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi also signed the visitors book at the Parliament House. PM Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong met ministers and delegates from each other's countries. Prime Minister Modi, who reached Singapore on Wednesday, is slated to hold numerous engagements in the city-state today.

PM Modi in Singapore: India, Singapore sign MoUs in semiconductors, digital tech

PM Modi, who is visiting Singapore, and his counterpart Lawrence Wong held bilateral meetings, following which the MoUs were signed. The first MoU was signed between India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information for cooperation in the field of digital technologies. It will facilitate closer cooperation between India and Singapore in the areas of digital technologies, such as DPI, cyber-security, 5G and emerging technologies such as Super-computing, Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence. The MoU will further enable cooperation for upskilling and reskilling of workers relating to the digital domain under the ambit of this MoU. India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry signed another MoU on the India-Singapore Semiconductor Ecosystem Partnership. Under this agreement, India and Singapore will cooperate in the areas of semiconductor cluster developed, cultivation of talent in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Notably, Singaporean companies, which are part of global semiconductor value chains are keen to invest in India. Dialogue mechanisms set under this MoU will facilitate their investments in India. The third MoU was signed between India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Singapore's Ministry of Health on cooperation in the field of health and medicine. This agreement will facilitate joint efforts on research and innovation in areas of mutual interest. The MoU also aims to promote closer cooperation in the areas of human resource development in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. It will complement New Delhi's efforts to promote Indian healthcare professionals in Singapore. Additionally, India's Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Singapore's Ministry of Education also signed an MoU on educational cooperation and skills development. The agreement aims to promote closer cooperation in the areas of technical and vocational education and training. India and Singapore have active collaboration in the area of skill development. This MoU will complement those ongoing initiatives. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi also signed the visitors book at the Parliament House. PM Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong met ministers and delegates from each other's countries. Prime Minister Modi, who reached Singapore on Wednesday, is slated to hold numerous engagements in the city-state today. (ANI)

India-Singapore ties strengthen with new MoUs on semiconductors and digital tech

The MoUs were formalised after a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a visit to Singapore, and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong. India and Singapore signed many important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday (September 05), aimed at boosting cooperation in key sectors including digital technology, semiconductors, healthcare, and skills development. These agreements were formalised after a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a visit to Singapore, and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong. The first MoU focuses on collaboration in digital technologies and was signed between India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information. This agreement is designed to enhance cooperation in areas like Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), cyber security, 5G, and cutting-edge technologies such as quantum computing, supercomputing, and artificial intelligence. In the semiconductor sector, India and Singapore have agreed to collaborate through a MoU signed by India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry. Also read: Jaishankar's Ramayana doctrine: Five-point guide for India's global leadership ambition This partnership will help establish a semiconductor cluster, promote talent development in semiconductor design and production, and encourage Singaporean investments in India. Singapore is a significant player in the global semiconductor supply chain, producing around 10% of the world's chips and roughly 20% of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Another MoU, for education and skills development, was signed by India's Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Singapore's Ministry of Education. This agreement will focus on advancing technical and vocational education and training. The final MoU between India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Singapore's Ministry of Health focused on cooperation in the health and pharmaceutical fields. This MoU aims to boost joint research and innovation, particularly in areas of shared interest, and to foster collaboration in human resource development for healthcare. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi received a ceremonial welcome at Singapore's Parliament House and engaged in discussions with Lawrence Wong. In his address, Modi referred to Singapore as more than just a partner, calling it an inspiration for all developing nations. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, posted on X, "A new chapter in - ties: Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established. PM @narendramodi and PM @LawrenceWongST held a productive meeting in Singapore today." He added, "The leaders agreed to elevate the ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They reviewed various aspects of the bilateral relationship, covering areas like advanced manufacturing, digitalisation, healthcare, skills development, and sustainability."