Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Singapore Deputy PM on Investments
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay and Singapore Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong discussed economic ties and expanding Singapore investments in the State.
After holding bilateral talks with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inspected flood mitigation and desilting works at two locations in Chennai.
The inspection covered Captain Cotton Canal in Vyasarpadi and the confluence of Otteri Nullah and Buckingham Canal in the Basin Bridge area.
The talks took place on Thursday (October 15, 2026), on the sidelines of the unveiling of the Singapore-based CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 at SIDCO Industrial Estate in Ambattur.
According to an official release, Mr. Vijay and Mr. Yong discussed strengthening economic ties between Tamil Nadu and Singapore and attracting more investments from Singapore to the State.
Mr. Yong is also the Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade), Republic of Singapore.
Both Mr. Yong and Mr. Vijay participated in the unveiling event.
The meeting brought together senior officials from both sides as Tamil Nadu sought to deepen its economic engagement with Singapore.
Tamil Nadu’s delegation included Industries Minister S. Keerthana, Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce S. Vijayakumar, and Guidance Tamil Nadu Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Deepak Jacob.
Singapore’s delegation included High Commissioner to India Simon Wong, Consul-General in Chennai William Chik, Singapore Economic Development Board Managing Director Jermaine Loy, Senior Director at Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry Francis Chong, and Regional Director of Enterprise Singapore Jessie Ng.
The investment discussions were held alongside the unveiling of a data centre project in Ambattur, linking the bilateral engagement with Singapore-based business activity in Tamil Nadu.
The official release identified increased Singapore investment in the State as a key focus of the talks.
Following the meeting and event, Mr. Vijay visited the flood mitigation and desilting works being undertaken at Captain Cotton Canal and near the Otteri Nullah-Buckingham Canal confluence.
The engagements combined discussions on economic ties and investment with an inspection of ongoing civic works at the two Chennai locations.
Source: The Hindu
Frequently asked questions
Who did Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay meet?
He met Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
What did Vijay and Gan Kim Yong discuss?
They discussed strengthening economic ties between Tamil Nadu and Singapore and attracting more Singaporean investment to the State.
Where was the Singapore-based CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 unveiled?
It was unveiled at SIDCO Industrial Estate in Ambattur.
What civic works did Vijay inspect in Chennai?
He inspected flood mitigation and desilting works at Captain Cotton Canal in Vyasarpadi and near the confluence of Otteri Nullah and Buckingham Canal in Basin Bridge.
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