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Singapore-Tianjin Collaboration Focuses on Sustainability and Inclusiveness in Growth M E D I A RELEASE Singapore-Tianjin Collaboration Focuses on Sustainability and Inclusiveness in Growth Minister Khaw Boon Wan and Tianjin Mayor Huang Xingguo discussed economic collaboration and witnessed seven MOU signings at the 5th Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council meeting in Tianjin. MR No.: 039/12 Singapore, Friday, 21 September 2012 1. Tianjin has emerged as a major economic driver for China in recent years. It clocked one of China‟s highest GDP growth of 16.5%1 in 2011 and 14.1%2 in the first half of 2012. Inclusive growth and sustainability will however be critical issues for Tianjin as it aims to become a global eco-city. 2. Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan and Tianjin Mayor Huang Xingguo, Co-Chairmen of the Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council (STETC), discussed these at the 5th STETC meeting today in Tianjin. International Enterprise (IE) Singapore is the Singapore Secretariat for the Council, while Tianjin Commission of Commerce is the Tianjin Secretariat 3 . Both leaders recognised the good progress STETC has made, highlighting the Tianjin Eco-City as a major catalyst, and stressed the need for continuous collaboration in Tianjin. 3. Said Minister Khaw, who also attended the 3rd annual Binhai Forum in Tianjin, “For its next stage of development, Tianjin will have to pay even greater attention to 1 http://www.china-briefing.com/news/2012/01/27/chinas-provincial-gdp-figures-in-2011.html 2 http://finance.chinanews.com/cj/2012/07-24/4053327.shtml 3 IE Singapore is also Secretariat to six other bilateral councils: the Singapore-Shandong Business Council; the Singapore-Sichuan Trade and Investment Committee; the Singapore- Zhejiang Economic and Trade Council, the Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council, the Singapore-Jiangsu Cooperation Council and the Singapore-Liaoning Economic and Trade Council. International Enterprise Singapore is the lead government agency driving Singapore’s external economy. IE Media Release 21 September 12 sustainable development and inclusiveness in its growth strategy. With higher expectations from a growing middle class, urban planning and other social management policies have to be even more sensitive to the aspirations of a better educated population. There is much that Singapore and Tianjin can share as we face very similar challenges.” 4. Seven project signings spanning education, environmental services, healthcare and lifestyle services were witnessed by Minister Khaw, Mayor Huang, as well as STETC Vice-Chairmen Vice Mayor Ren Xuefeng and Tianjin Binhai New Area Deputy Party Secretary He Lifeng. (Please refer to Annex 2 for more details on the signings) Sustainable Development beyond Tianjin Eco-City 5. The link between GDP and environmental indicators has grown more apparent in China over the years. Its 12th five-year plan targets to lower energy consumption and carbon dioxide emission per unit of GDP by 16% and 17% respectively, by 2015. 6. In Tianjin, the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city is a model for sustainable eco-living and environmental technology innovation. Across Tianjin, the municipality is working to improve air quality by 2020. Interim targets aim to treat 93% of municipal waste, retire an estimated 113,000 high pollution vehicles, and invest in 2,000 electric public buses by 20154. Tianjin also plans to invest US$1.5 billion (S$1.8 billion5) to replace its city centre‟s coal fired power plants with thermal and gas fired plants in the next five years. 7. The STETC will further collaborate in talent development. In line with China‟s plan to increase contribution of services to GDP from 43% to 47% by 2015, Tianjin has successfully increased its own services contribution from 41.5% to 45.3%, a target mapped out in its 12th Five Year Plan. This is expected to continue growing to 50% by 2015. A good talent base is necessary to support service-oriented sectors. Leveraging Singapore‟s development experience, Singapore Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) players‟ offerings, including structured training curriculums, can meet Tianjin‟s needs. 4 http://www.chinae-vehicle.com/index.php?c=news&a=view&id=315 5 Converted to SGD based on https://secure.mas.gov.sg/msb/ExchangeRates.aspx Page 2 of 12 IE Media Release 21 September 12 Creating Inclusive Growth in Tianjin 8. Tianjin needs to ensure the inclusive growth of its entire business community. Recognising this, ideas for mutual development of SMEs in both economies were explored. 9. To keep pace with rising business opportunities and attractiveness for overseas investments, both governments have initiated and supported various platforms to build SME capabilities and increase market access. In Singapore, SMEs are encouraged to sustain growth and expand by internationalising, innovating and raising productivity. Agencies like IE Singapore and SPRING Singapore provide the necessary support to help strengthen their capabilities and constantly review their assistance to them. 10. Tianjin launched its own initiative, setting aside some US$185.3 million (S$226 million6) eight months ago. The “科技小巨人成长计划” (directly translated as “Little Giant” Policy) aims to support more than 5,000 SMEs via interest-free loans, credit line guarantees and more7, and focuses on high-tech industries such as new energy and technology business, and new industries like eco-technology and culture. Singapore SMEs too can enjoy selected incentives of this policy, including tax incentives, preferential manpower and rental policies. This opens the door for Singapore companies to collaborate with other SMEs in Tianjin. The STETC will work towards leveraging the policy to promote more commercial exchanges between Tianjin and Singapore SMEs in tandem with the outlined sectors for focus. Bilateral Trade and Investment 11. Singapore's trade with Tianjin increased 26.3% from 2010 to reach S$2.7 billion8 (US$2 billion) in 2011. In 2011, Singapore‟s actual investments in Tianjin increased 22.7% to hit S$894.6 million 9 (US$710 million), making Singapore the fourth largest foreign investor in the municipality. As of end 2011, cumulative actual investments reached US$4.4 billion (S$5.5 billion10) with 751 projects. Singapore's investments in Tianjin are concentrated in the logistics, real estate, environmental and electronics sectors. [Source of figures: Tianjin Commission of Commerce] 6 Converted to SGD based on https://secure.mas.gov.sg/msb/ExchangeRates.aspx 7 http://news.hexun.com/2012-09-04/145458427.html 8 Converted to SGD based on https://secure.mas.gov.sg/msb/ExchangeRates.aspx 9 Converted to SGD based on https://secure.mas.gov.sg/msb/ExchangeRates.aspx 10 Converted to SGD based on https://secure.mas.gov.sg/msb/ExchangeRates.aspx Page 3 of 12 IE Media Release 21 September 12 Annex 1: Minister Khaw’s Closing Speech at the 5th STETC meeting Annex 2: Information on MOU / agreement signings Annex 3: Chinese terms ---End--- Note to Editor Please use „IE Singapore‟ or „IE‟ if an acronym for „International Enterprise Singapore‟ is required. In addition, unless otherwise stated, the use of statistics cited in our media releases, website or Statlink, should be attributed to IE Singapore. Issued by IE Singapore on behalf of STETC. For media enquiries, please contact: Ms Denise NAH Corporate Communications Group DID : + 65 6433 4738 Hp : + 65 9476 9971 Email : [email protected] _______________________________________________________________________ About International Enterprise Singapore International Enterprise (IE) Singapore is the government agency driving Singapore‟s external economy. We promote international trade and spearhead the overseas growth of Singapore-based companies to grow Globally Competitive Companies. IE Singapore attracts global commodities traders to establish their home base in Singapore. Today, Singapore is a thriving trading hub for the energy, agri-commodities and metals & minerals trading clusters. Through our Global Company Partnership, we work with Singapore-based companies to customise total solutions in capability building, market access and financing for their internationalisation. Our global network of overseas centres in over 35 locations provides the necessary connections in many developed and emerging markets. Visit www.iesingapore.com for more information. Page 4 of 12 IE Media Release 21 September 12 About the Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council The Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council (STETC) was established on 25 January 2007, with the objective of promoting broader exchanges and cooperation between the business communities of Tianjin and Singapore. The launch of the STETC was witnessed by Minister for Trade & Industry Lim Hng Kiang and Chinese Vice-Minister of Commerce Ma Xiuhong. Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Minister for National Development and Mr Huang Xingguo, Tianjin Mayor, are Co-Chairmen of the Council. The Vice-Chairmen are Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Singapore Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry, Mr He Lifeng, Tianjin Deputy Party Secretary and Mr Ren Xuefeng, Tianjin Vice Mayor. The STETC is formed by leaders, government officials and private sector representatives of Singapore and Tianjin. Page 5 of 12 IE Media Release 21 September 12 ANNEX 1 CLOSING SPEECH BY MR KHAW BOON WAN, MINISTER FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, & CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE SINGAPORE-TIANJIN ECONOMIC AND TRADE COUNCIL (STETC) AT THE 5H STETC MEETING, 21 SEPTEMBER 2012, TIANJIN Honourable Mayor Huang Xingguo, Honourable Excellency Deputy Party Secretary He Li Feng, Honourable Excellency Vice Mayor Ren Xuefeng, Distinguished Council Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning 1. Let me first thank the Tianjin Government for hosting our fifth Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council (STETC) meeting, despite being busy with the Summer Davos, China Tourism Industry Expo and Tianjin Binhai Forum. Yet you have made time to organise this event. What struck me is that besides your busy programme, today‟s proceedings have been organised in a highly efficient manner, with many events packed neatly in a short time. This reflects very well on the competence of your staff.
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