As part of his ongoing visit to Singapore on Tuesday (July 29, 2025), Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held meetings with representatives from major global firms—Keppel Corporation, GIC (Government of Singapore Investment Corporation), and Wilmar International—seeking strategic partnerships to transform Andhra Pradesh, particularly Visakhapatnam, into a dynamic hub for growth and innovation. In a key interaction, the Chief Minister met Lim Yeang Yeow, Executive Director of KeppelCorporation, a Singapore-based conglomerate known for its expertise in urban development, infrastructure, and commercial real estate. The duo discussed Keppel’s prior engagement in Amaravati’s development and explored renewed opportunities for collaboration. Mr. Naidu invited Keppel to take part in developing projects across IT, commerce, and housing sectors in Visakhapatnam, which he envisions as the future growth engine of Andhra Pradesh. Later, Mr. Naidu held talks with Bryan Yeo, Chief Investment Officer of GIC, one of Singapore’s largest sovereign wealth funds. The discussion focused on long-term partnerships and stable investments in the state, particularly in real estate, industrial development, urban infrastructure, healthcare, education, and civic amenities. The Chief Minister assured GIC that Andhra Pradesh would provide a supportive ecosystem for sustainable investments in these critical sectors and emphasized the vast potential the state holds. In a separate meeting, Mr. Naidu met Kuok Khoon Hong, Chairman and CEO of Wilmar International, a global agri-business giant. The two leaders explored investment opportunities in food processing, edible oils, and agri-infrastructure. Mr. Naidu proposed that Wilmar can collaborate with the state to build a value-based agricultural market that directly benefits farmers and boosts the agro-economy. In response, Wilmar expressed keen interest in deploying its technological capabilities to support these efforts..