Singapore will develop a first-of-its-kind “AI indoor garden” on the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong announced during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat on Friday. The proposed project is expected to add a technology-driven urban attraction to one of Gujarat’s most prominent public spaces while deepening economic ties between Singapore and the state.

Speaking at the conference inauguration at Auro University, Wong said Singapore companies are already actively engaged in Gujarat’s infrastructure growth. He noted that Singapore-based Surbana Jurong is implementing Phase 1 of the riverfront corridor connecting GIFT City in Gandhinagar with Ahmedabad. He also highlighted the strong commercial links between Surat and Singapore through diamonds, textiles and manufacturing exports.

Wong said a significant share of India’s exports to Singapore originates from Gujarat, particularly in petrochemicals, jewellery, textiles, pharmaceuticals and machinery. He added that Singapore plans to make a major announcement at the main Vibrant Gujarat Summit scheduled for January next year, indicating more investment interest in the state.

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The conference also featured remarks from Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono, who said leading Japanese companies are preparing new projects in Gujarat, especially in industrial materials and clean energy. He highlighted Japan’s continued support for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor and said a Maruti Suzuki-linked biogas project using cow dung is progressing in Gujarat.

Ukraine Ambassador Oleksander Polishchuk also addressed delegates, describing bilateral trade between India and Ukraine as a strong positive signal. Senior executives from Nippon Steel said India remains one of the company’s most important markets, with major investments underway in Hazira through the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel joint venture to expand capacity and produce high-quality steel.

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and senior Union ministers visited pavilions and exhibition stalls during the two-day event, which covers six districts of South Gujarat. State leaders said Gujarat continues to position itself as India’s growth engine through regional investment conferences, faster industrial approvals and incentives aimed at attracting business, creating jobs and expanding infrastructure.

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