Key Takeaways
- Singapore has been designated as Country-of-Honour at the World Smart Industry Expo (WSIE) 2025, highlighting its partnership with Chongqing.
- The Singapore Pavilion features 12 companies showcasing innovations in digital trade, smart cities, and other sectors.
- At least 10 new MoUs will be signed, enhancing collaboration in sectors such as data security and MedTech.
Singapore Takes Center Stage at WSIE 2025
Singapore’s recognition as Country-of-Honour at the World Smart Industry Expo (WSIE) 2025 in Chongqing underscores the strengthening of ties with China. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Initiative (CCI), highlighting a decade of fruitful collaboration.
The Singapore Pavilion showcases 12 innovative companies including Accredify, CapitaLand, FathomX, JTC, and Sanbo. Singapore’s Senior Minister of State, Tan Kiat How, emphasized the significance of this designation and noted that it opens new avenues for trade and innovation, particularly in the fast-evolving digital economy.
The pavilion, led by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), emphasizes Singapore’s strengths as a digital partner and offers insights into its urban innovations, particularly at the Punggol Digital District (PDD). Participants like FathomX and Sanbo are making their debut, showcasing success stories of Singapore-China collaborations. Other exhibitors, such as Accredify, will present solutions to enhance digital connectivity in cross-border trades.
In conjunction with WSIE, the International Digital Cooperation Forum (IDCF) will facilitate the signing of at least 10 new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). These agreements will encompass a variety of sectors, from data security to AI, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to fostering cross-border digital innovation. One notable MoU involves Bravox Pte Ltd and Chongqing Sansec, securing funding to develop China’s first cloud-based data security service platform.
The Joint Innovation Development Fund (JIDF), which supports collaborative initiatives between Singapore and Chongqing, has approved funding for 17 joint projects, amounting to SGD 2.17 million and RMB 13.42 million. The latest tranche of the JIDF, launched in mid-2025, extends project opportunities beyond Chongqing to Singapore or Chengdu, aiming to strengthen Singapore’s role in China’s digital economy.
Mr. Johnson Poh from IMDA highlighted that these new partnerships and the expansion of funding represent critical steps in enhancing Singapore-China relations. With the WSIE scheduled from September 5-8, it serves as a key platform for advancing digital innovation and economic collaboration.
As Singapore and China commemorate 35 years of diplomatic ties in 2025, their evolving partnership illustrates the potential of collaboration between Singapore’s innovation ecosystem and China’s vast market.
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is at the forefront of transforming Singapore into a digital metropolis, developing a vibrant digital economy and inclusive society, further emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in driving economic progress.
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