Singapore Tourism Board and CII sign an agreement to promote Singapore as a destination for Indian corporate exhibitions and conferences, strengthening business and tourism exchanges.
Singapore has signed an agreement with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to strengthen business and tourism exchanges with India, positioning the city-state as a preferred destination for exhibitions and conferences organised by Indian companies. The agreement was signed between the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and CII, with the objective of facilitating greater corporate engagement and encouraging more Indian businesses to host their events in Singapore.
The Singapore High Commission in India announced the development on November 12, highlighting the agreement as an important step towards expanding business and tourism links between the two countries. The initiative is expected to create additional opportunities for Indian corporations to organise exhibitions, conferences and business events in Singapore, while strengthening the city-state's appeal as an international meetings and events destination.
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The High Commission also highlighted the growing flow of Indian visitors to Singapore, noting that the country received approximately 1.2 million Indian visitors in the previous year. The agreement is expected to support further growth in travel by connecting corporate events with tourism opportunities and encouraging business-related visits.
The announcement came during the 2026 CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where Singapore's Minister of State for Trade and Foreign Affairs, Gan Siow Huang, participated in discussions on strengthening economic cooperation. She reaffirmed Singapore's commitment to expanding trade and investment linkages with India, reflecting the importance of business partnerships in the bilateral relationship.
The two-day CII Partnership Summit, which began on November 12, brings together government representatives, overseas ministers, diplomats and industry leaders from nearly 58 countries. Organised by CII in association with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the event focuses on international trade, investments, technology, emerging industries and global business partnerships. More than 400 business-to-business meetings and several business-to-government interactions are planned during the summit.
The latest agreement builds on the broader India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which covers trade, investment, digitalisation, advanced manufacturing, sustainability and skills development. Both countries have also been strengthening cooperation through regular ministerial and business-level engagements.
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By combining corporate event opportunities with tourism promotion, the Singapore Tourism Board and CII aim to encourage stronger business engagement, increase visitor movement and create new avenues for commercial collaboration between India and Singapore.