Singapore HC relishes "hearty dosai" during breakfast in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, June 7
Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong on Sunday relished traditional Tamil Nadu delicacies as a part of his breakfast.
Wong said he missed his home food and enjoyed a hearty dosai.
In a post on X, he said, "Kaalai Vanakkam, friends. It's Sunday and I miss home food. Nothing like a hearty South Indian dosai to start the day. Come join me, nah. HC Wong at Tamil Nadu."
Meanwhile, on June 3, Pang Seay Chiang, Consul-General, made an introductory call on Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson.
In a post on X, the High Commissioner said, "This afternoon I made an introductory call on Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson. We had a good discussion on furthering Singapore-Tamil Nadu economic collaboration. Thank you, Hon'ble Minister, for the warm welcome and look forward to working together. -CG Pang"
Talking about the meeting, Wilson said, "In the Chennai Secretariat, Mr. Pang Seay Chiang, Chief Deputy High Commissioner of the Singapore Deputy High Commission in Chennai, met with the Honourable Minister for Finance, Planning and Development, Dr. N. Mary Wilson, out of courtesy and conveyed his felicitations."
As of January 7, 2024, Singapore strengthened economic cooperation with the Indian state of Tamil Nadu through expanded investments into the state's sustainability and infrastructure sectors. These investments were announced at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet (TNGIM) held in Chennai on 7 and 8 January 2024, where Singapore participated as a partner country.
Singapore Business Federation said in a statement that Singapore companies will invest USD 5 billion in several areas, including infrastructure, technology, sustainability and data centres, in Tamil Nadu, expanding the Republic's presence in the southern Indian state.
The Republic's delegation to the investors' meet, led by Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong, included officials from MTI, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and EnterpriseSG, as well as 60 business representatives from the Singapore Business Federation and the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's lovely that Singapore's diplomats are so warm and engaging. The economic collaboration talks are promising too—$5 billion investment could really boost our infrastructure! 🇸🇬🤝🇮🇳
As someone who has lived in Singapore, I can tell you their interest in Tamil Nadu isn't just about food—they see huge potential here. The sustainability and data center investments are exactly what we need. Good move.
Nice to see diplomacy over dosa! But I wish our own leaders showcased such warmth with local culture. The $5 billion is impressive, but we need to ensure it translates into jobs for locals, not just corporate profits. 🤔
The "Kaalai Vanakkam" and casual tone in his tweet is so refreshing! And the economic news is huge—Singapore's been a reliable partner. Hoping these investments help with Chennai's infrastructure and green energy goals. 🌱
Love the cross-cultural appreciation here. Singapore is a global hub, and Tamil Nadu is a rising power—this partnership makes perfect sense. The dosai just sweetens the deal! 😄
It's heartwarming to see diplomats appreciating our food culture. But let's not forget that
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