Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met business leaders from the semiconductor industry during his ongoing visit to India, engaging with them at the SEMICON India event in New Delhi.
Describing the experience, he said, “It was truly heartening to hear their stories, and inspiring to see everyone flying our Singapore flag high in India.”
Wong arrived in the capital on Tuesday for a three-day official visit focused on strengthening ties in key areas such as technology, trade, and skills development. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he outlined Singapore’s support for India’s semiconductor ambitions, calling it a shared priority that has seen progress since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore last year.
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“We have made good progress in this area. It was something that Prime Minister Modi raised with me when he visited Singapore last year,” Wong said. He added that the two countries are working on three main areas — creating a green lane for semiconductor goods, building skills for the industry, and boosting research collaboration.
The green lane is aimed at easing the movement of raw materials, equipment, and supplies between the two nations, aligning standards and practices across the sector. On the skilling front, Wong said discussions are underway to set up a joint training centre in Gujarat for semiconductor-related skills. The third area of cooperation focuses on research and innovation, with both sides looking at how they can work together to strengthen capabilities.
Wong also explained Singapore’s interest in supporting India’s semiconductor journey. “First, semiconductors are important in today’s economy. You need chips to propel the digital economy forward. Given the strategic importance of semiconductors, we do want, in the world, a more diversified and resilient supply chain. India can contribute to this.”
He said Singaporean companies are keen to explore business opportunities in India and that a strong India benefits the entire region.
As part of his official engagements, Wong has met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Health Minister JP Nadda. He is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi, with the two leaders expected to virtually inaugurate a container terminal in Maharashtra. The project, backed by Singapore’s PSA International, has received over USD 1 billion in investment.
With India External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar — we discussed regional & global developments, and the good progress in India-SG cooperation. pic.twitter.com/nFQ6cnPvgD
— Lawrence Wong (@LawrenceWongST) September 4, 2025
Wong’s visit comes as India and Singapore mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. Ties between the two countries were upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Modi’s visit to Singapore last year. Among new areas of cooperation is a plan to export solar energy from India to Singapore through an underwater cable that could also support data transmission.
