SPEL Semiconductor Ltd. hosted a high power delegation from Taiwan along with the Southern India Chamber of Commerce & Industry ( SICCI )

The delegation was visiting India and spent a day in Chennai on Aug 9, 2006. A Breakfast meeting with the Industry captains was a good start to the day. There were around 45 participants particularly those representing Electronics Hardware Manufacturing. Mr. Shaktikanta Das, IAS Secretary to Government of TamilNadu – Industries Department was the Chief Guest.

Mr. Ar Rm Arun, Vice Chairman, SPEL initiated the proceedings with a theme address. As chairman of technology committee, SICCI, he listed out various ways India & Taiwan can improve the bilateral trade and relations. “The small and medium enterprises of the two countries should establish links in training, besides technical collaboration,” said AR Arun,

After a detailed presentation by Mr. Rajaram , Special Secretary, Government of TamilNadu – Industries Department, Mr. Shaktikanta Das addressed the audience and the delegation. He said the state government was planning to execute an elevated corridor project and a metro rail project besides creating satellite towns to address infrastructural bottlenecks. On the concerns expressed by the delegation with regard to investing in Tamil Nadu, he said the rate structure & taxation would stabilize after implementation of VAT next year.

Dr Chi Su, leader of the Taiwanese delegation said that cultural exchanges had to begin between the two countries, which will complement trade and investment. There was a presentation by Mr. Steve Hsieh, Director – Department of Technology & Economy Taiwan and a special address by Legislator Hua-Ming Shuai.

Dr Chi Su, leader of the Taiwanese delegation said that cultural exchanges had to begin between the two countries, which will complement trade and investment. There was a presentation by Mr. Steve Hsieh, Director – Department of Technology & Economy Taiwan and a special address by Legislator Hua-Ming Shuai.