When Giants Meet: The Impact of China and India on Global Growth

Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann emphasized the importance of Singapore and Southeast Asia deeply engaging with China and India. The event marked the launch of a series exploring their roles in the global economy, organized by the East Asian Institute and the Institute of South Asian Studies at NUS.

At a pivotal event, Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann underscored the critical need for regional engagement with India and China, highlighting the countries' substantial roles in shaping Asia's development landscape.

The series launch, dubbed 'China and India: Two Giants Shaping the Global Economy,' is a collaborative initiative between the East Asian Institute and the Institute of South Asian Studies, both part of the National University of Singapore. The event drew input from prominent global scholars and experts.

Emphasizing the significance of these economic behemoths, experts noted their combined impact on future global economic trajectories, projecting that India and China will contribute significantly to global GDP growth. The initiative aims to foster deeper understanding and discourse on the implications of their strategic growth paths.

(With inputs from agencies.)