At the Sino -Singapore International Science and Technology Exchange and Innovation Conference held in Suzhou yesterday, Xu Baodi, senior Minister of Administration for Ministry of Trade and Industry, pointed out that innovation is a key driving force for the development of Singapore and China's economic development.Multi -innovative technology and solutions.

Scientific research innovation and enterprise 2020 plan allocated 19 billion yuan

In his speech at the conference, Xu Baozhang said that in the face of the uncertainty of the global business environment, enterprises need to maintain their competitiveness through innovation and seize new growth opportunities.He said that innovation is a new driving force for global economic growth today. Singapore and China are working hard to develop scientific and technological research and development and enterprise innovation ecosystems.In order to enhance the overall technological innovation capabilities, Singapore launched a scientific research, innovation and enterprise 2020 plan in 2016, allocating S $ 19 billion, deepening basic research in key areas, cultivating the spirit of entrepreneurship, and promoting the marketization of scientific research results.

Xu Baozheng encouraged new Chinese innovative enterprises to strengthen cooperation, and also pointed out that companies between the two countries can work together to develop the Southeast Asian market.He said that Southeast Asia has more than 640 million people, and the consumption scale reaches $ 6.5 trillion (S $ 8.9 trillion), and is the third largest consumer economy in the world.Singapore companies have launched a wide and diversified business in Southeast Asia, accumulating rich network network and market experience, and can be used as partners in Chinese companies to develop the Southeast Asian market.

Ten Southeast Asian Unicorn Enterprises Four with Singapore as the base

He also introduced that Singapore is not only one of the world's important shipping and trading centers, but also a gathering place for global talents and innovative resources.Among the 10 Southeast Asian unicorn companies, four are based on Singapore. Many high -growth international technology companies have carried out business in Singapore.In terms of financing, 34%of Southeast Asia's financing transactions were reached through Singapore's limelight capital.

Xu Baoyu said: In addition to exploring business opportunities in China, we also hope that more Chinese innovation companies and Singaporean partners will join hands to Southeast Asia.

The INNOVFEST Suzhou, which opened yesterday, opened by the Singapore National University Suzhou Research Institute.This conference has been held since 2015. It is committed to building a platform for exchanges such as new China and other international top technology and enterprises, capital, etc. to serve the two -way communication of science and technology and industry, and promote the development of outstanding scientific and technological achievements in Singapore and the international.Essence

Xu Guoqin, the dean of the Suzhou Research Institute of the National University of Singapore, said in his speech yesterday that this year is the 25th anniversary of the development and construction of Suzhou Industrial Park, which is a milestone significance for Sino -new cooperation.Holding the Fifth China -New International Science and Technology Exchange and Innovation Conference, in order to further promote the cooperation and exchanges between the science and technology and industries of China and New countries.

This conference has established special science and technology venues such as modern age, green intelligent technology applications, and ecological restoration. The fields involve digital medical care, medical care, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, intelligent manufacturing, green energy, pollution control, etc.More than 100 international scientific and technological innovation projects from the National University of Singapore, the State Council of the State Council of China, and Nanjing University, etc., display and dock at this conference.

Southeast Asia has a population of more than 640 million, and the consumption scale reaches $ 6.5 trillion ($ 8.9 trillion), and is the third largest consumer economy in the world.Singapore companies have launched a wide and diversified business in Southeast Asia, accumulating rich network network and market experience, and can be used as partners in Chinese companies to develop the Southeast Asian market.

mdash; mdash; Senior Minister of Trade and Industry Xu Baozheng