Singapore Deputy PM, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Unveil CapitaLand’s First Chennai Data Centre

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday unveiled CapitaLand’s first data centre in Chennai.

Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong highlighted the cultural elements of the inauguration, describing the ceremony as a blend of Singaporean and Indian traditions.

In a post on X, Wong wrote: “HUAT AH! Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay unveiled Capitaland’s first data centre in Chennai, with a ceremony combining the best of Singapore and India. Rolling of pineapples to usher in prosperity with Nadaswaram music bringing the energy APPADI PODU!”

The pineapple-rolling ritual is associated with ushering in prosperity, while the nadaswaram, a traditional South Indian wind instrument, added a local cultural touch to the event.

Focus on Digital Infrastructure

The data centre comes amid growing demand for digital infrastructure as cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other technology-driven services expand.

The development also underscores Singapore and India’s efforts to strengthen investment and business partnerships, with Tamil Nadu emerging as an important destination for foreign investment.

Singapore-Tamil Nadu Ties

Earlier, on October 5, Wong met Vijay in Chennai and conveyed Singapore’s congratulations on his assumption of office as Tamil Nadu chief minister.

In a post on X after the meeting, Wong said he had conveyed Singapore’s “warm congratulations” and best wishes for Vijay’s tenure.

Highlighting the longstanding relationship between Singapore and Tamil Nadu, Wong said the two were “bound by deep historical, cultural, and economic ties”.

“As the largest foreign investor in Tamil Nadu, we look forward to building on this strong foundation in the years ahead,” he added.

With inputs from ANI