Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Singapore this week to build on the momentum from the NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit and promote New Zealand as “open for business”.
“The NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit was a real success, with huge interest from around the world in investing in New Zealand,” Bishop says.
“In Singapore I will meet with a range of pension funds and investment companies, including Temasek and GIC, to talk about New Zealand’s infrastructure pipeline and government reforms to welcome international investment,” he says.
While in Singapore, Bishop will also officially launch the expanded office of New Zealand infrastructure firm Morrison & Co.
“New Zealand infrastructure company Morrison is expanding their office in Singapore and it will be a pleasure to formally launch their new office. As one of the world’s largest specialist infrastructure managers, Morrison is a real New Zealand success story.”
Singapore is one of New Zealand’s largest sources of foreign investment and a key regional partner, Bishop notes, especially as the two countries mark a diplomatic milestone.
“Singapore is one of our most important partners in Southeast Asia, and one of our largest sources of foreign investment. This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Singapore, a significant milestone that underscores the depth and strength of our partnership.”
Bishop will also meet with Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Grace Fu, with a focus on shared priorities such as infrastructure and energy transition.
“I will also meet with Minister Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, to discuss renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, and infrastructure investment.
“We have a lot to learn from Singapore, particularly around transport and infrastructure and I am looking forward to meetings to discuss rapid transit, public housing, and port development.”
Bishop departed for Singapore on Sunday, March 30, and is due to return on Thursday, April 3.
