China, Singapore eye closer links in tech, logistics sector

Chinese and Singaporean companies will see closer cooperation in technology, logistics, and other areas, as the two countries scramble to build strong digital economies and smart cities, said a senior Singaporean government official.

Tan Kiat How, chief executive officer of the Info-communications Media Development Authority, which leads Singapore's digital transformation efforts and regulates telecommunications and media sectors, said Chinese companies and their Singaporean counterparts are highly complementary, laying down a sound foundation for deep ties.

"China has strong internet presence with well-known players such as Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent. In comparison, Singaporean companies excel in business-to-business technologies, and have good solutions in finance, transportation and logistics," Tan said on the sidelines of the ongoing 2018 Smart China Expo, one of the largest information communication technology events the Chinese government has organized.